Joseph propped up his chin with one hand, his gaze icy and piercing as it landed on Chloe's face.His tone brooked no opposition as he commanded, "From now on, stay away from Icarus."Confused, Chloe protested, "But why? Nothing happened between us, and I don't have any feelings for him.""You might not, but I can see clearly that he has feelings for you." Joseph furrowed his brow, his gaze bereft of emotion. "Or do you simply enjoy being admired by others?""If you can see that I have no such feelings for Icarus, why can't you trust me?""Hah!" Joseph sneered, his nostrils flaring with disdain. "If there truly is nothing between you, then you should maintain your distance from him. Don't think for a moment that I'm unaware of your intentions. You're keeping him as a backup plan, ready to go to him as soon as you leave me. Those occasional dates with him only serve to reinforce that fact."Chloe met Joseph's cold gaze, her frustration was evident as she explained, "No, that's not
Chloe stood there, her mouth agape, as she watched the man in front of the computer fully immerse himself in his work.With a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her, she picked up the scattered documents from the floor and slammed the door shut as she left.In the marketing department, there were only a few people remaining, including Wendy. However, she was already packing up. She glanced at the Estrenian documents in Chloe's hands, and a perplexed expression appeared on her face."Do you need to translate these?" she asked."Yes, Ms. Wendy," Chloe replied."But isn't that Translations’ job? Who assigned you this task?" Wendy questioned.Chloe clenched her teeth and forced a smile on her face. "Apart from Mr. Joseph, who else has the authority to do so?"Still perplexed, Wendy asked, "Doesn't Mr. Joseph know that you belong to Marketing? It must have been a misunderstanding. Just explain it to him.""He knows." Chloe sighed, not wanting to delve further into the matter. "Ms
Hearing the pleading voice on the other end of the phone, Chloe hesitated for a moment before agreeing to the delivery man.Following the instructions he gave her, Chloe stepped out of Fairlight, only to be instantly assaulted by a gust of cold and damp wind. The icy tendrils cut through her clothing, causing a shiver to run down her spine.After walking about half a mile, she arrived at a residential building. Despite the inviting glow, a sense of unease washed over her. With a flicker of wariness crossing her beautiful face, she made a quick and decisive decision. She halted in her tracks and, trusting her instincts, hung up the phone. Without wasting another moment, she turned around and doubled back to Fairlight.Chloe quickened her pace, her high heels splashing up water from puddles on the road. In her haste, a misstep threatened to send her tumbling to the ground, but she managed to regain her balance just in time.Yet, as if guided by an unseen force, she inexplicably turne
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their gaze toward Joseph.Lucas walked over and opened the door to the cubicle, allowing Chloe and Jake to step out.Jake stood frozen in shock, never expecting the unexpected savior to be Joseph.Chloe hurriedly ran to Joseph's side and complained, "Jojo, this woman is evil. If you had come five minutes later, I wouldn’t see you anymore.""Shut up! That was not what happened!" Jane scolded loudly. She had only wanted to teach this despicable woman a lesson. She had no intention of causing a fatal incident."Jojo, I'm so scared. She's envious of what we have. She hates that she can't have it. She wants to destroy me and replace me!" Chloe disregarded Jane's presence and pressed on, her voice quivering and her countenance twisted with anguish, evoking a heart-wrenching sight.No one could accurately foresee events that had yet to unfold. The fact that Jane dared to openly pursue Chloe with a group of intimidating
Lucas acted swiftly, bringing the car over within five minutes.Jake's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the Rolls-Royce before him. ‘This car looks familiar.’After Chloe ended their relationship, she had been sitting in this car with an older man occupying the front seat. This meant that this car belonged to Joseph, and the so-called older man driving in the front seat was most likely just the driver!Jake's gaze remained fixed on Lucas, who sat in the driver's seat. Unable to shake himself out of his stupor, he allowed rainwater to splash onto his face. In a sudden surge of frustration, he lifted his hand and delivered a sharp slap to his own cheek, startling Lucas.Lucas turned to Joseph seated in the back and inquired, "Sir, how should we deal with him?""Ignore him," Joseph instructed without so much as looking up."Understood."With Lucas pressing down on the accelerator, the car sped off, creating a cascade of water that splashed onto Jake, drenching him from hea
"Sir, we’re here," Lucas announced as he parked the car, interrupting Chloe's unspoken words.Joseph exited the car first, and when he turned his head around, he noticed Chloe's ill-fitting shoes."Change your shoes when we get inside," he instructed.Chloe had lost her shoes while escaping from Jane. She was now wearing a pair that Joseph kept in the trunk as a spare.Curious, she swallowed her words and asked instead, "Were these shoes meant for me?""Grandpa had someone purchase daily necessities for you so that you can come back here and stay whenever you want," Joseph explained.Chloe's eyes sparkled with delight, and she smiled radiantly. "Grandpa is so considerate."Joseph harrumphed coldly. 'Considerate? It's all part of his plan to have you get pregnant!'As the car came to a halt, Jane hurriedly rushed into the house, contrasting the relaxed atmosphere that Joseph and Chloe exuded. She frantically searched for Harold, eager to share her discovery.Meanwhile, Harold w
"That's because I like you!" Jane exclaimed, her gaze fixated on their intertwined hands, her eyes ablaze with fury. "If I didn't like you, why would I go out of my way to help you?"Chloe sighed and rubbed her temples, feeling a sense of disbelief. The silver lining in all of this was that her connection with Joseph was solely contractual. If they were a genuine couple, even individuals with the most composed and patient temperaments would find themselves tested by such relentless provocation. It would not be surprising if they ended up engaged in a heated argument with Jane."I understand your feelings for Joseph, and he should be happy about it. However, the reality is that he’s already married. You don't have to hold on to him. There are plenty of other men in the world, and I'm confident that you can find someone who is truly compatible with you.""But she cheated on Joseph. How can you let her off the hook just like that, Grandpa?"Chloe frowned, taking a few steps forward. "
Jane suddenly looked up at Joseph as if she found this to be unimaginable. "What did you say?" Joseph sneered and said slowly, "I don't mind repeating myself if your hearing is bad." Richard's expression changed drastically. He could no longer sit still. "Joseph, it's true that Jane is at fault, but you can't step out of line!" 'It’d be a great humiliation to my family if my dear daughter kneels over and begs for that poor girl's forgiveness. If word about it gets out, how will the family continue living on in Aesper?' Similarly, Harold found this to be slightly inappropriate, but he remained silent. "You want to go to such lengths to protect her? What's so good about her? You treat me this way for her sake, but I'm the one who grew up with you!""You lied and slandered her. And you found fault with her repeatedly. Do you think my people are easy to bully?" When Jane heard Joseph claiming Chloe to be one of his people, she felt as if an invisible hand had grabbed hold of h