Harold sighed deeply. "This brat is rather popular. But Chloe, you don't have to worry about that. They merely like his appearance. When he gets fat after a few years, no one will try to snatch him away from you."Chloe released Joseph's arm and laughed because she was amused. "Grandpa, Jojo won't get fat. He goes for a run every morning, and he walks Toto every night. He gets lots of exercise."Joseph’s self-discipline was admirable. She wondered what kind of woman could handle him.Lowering his gaze, Joseph stared at his arm which Chloe had just let go of. A tinge of frustration crept into his heart. Why did he have a feeling that this dumbo used him to drive Jane mad?Harold wanted to say something else before then he saw Joseph go upstairs. He shouted, "Where are you going?""Maybe he has some work to do. Let him be, Grandpa. I'll spend some time with you," Chloe said considerately, unaware of Joseph's feelings.Harold was happy to hear her words. "Fine, let’s just ignore him
Chloe blushed slightly in awkwardness and helplessness.Winnie handed her a bowl of oatmeal and stated amiably, "Ms. Chloe, please share this with Mr. Joseph when you get upstairs.""Oh… Okay."Chloe did not dare to promise Harold anything, so she escaped with the bowl of oatmeal.Joseph was back in his bedroom and was lying in bed. When Chloe found that there was only one bed in the room, she stood at the door in a trance and took a deep breath.'Motherf*cker! This brat is already in bed. Does he expect me to sleep on the floor?'Forget it. There's a carpet on the floor. It won't be too hard.'"Winnie prepared some oatmeal for us and asked us to have it."Joseph rubbed his temples. "No, I don't want to. When are you going to sleep?""I'll eat some of this and sleep afterward."Chloe did not have the heart to turn Winnie down. She uncovered the bowl and used a spoon to scoop some of the oatmeal into a smaller bowl.‘There’s fruits and nuts in the oatmeal… It’s all nutritious
Chloe raised such a bizarre question.In the dark, a tinge of uneasiness crept onto Joseph's face. "Depends on how you behave.""Oooh…" Chloe drew in a cold breath and blurted out, "Have you fallen in love with me?"She could not fathom any other reason for Joseph to give up his body other than this possibility.Feeling stunned, Joseph retorted subconsciously, "No."He just wanted to give her a chance."Why did you suddenly agree to let me get close to you then?""Shut up. Just sleep!"Chloe was struck speechless.For the first time, they were comfortable while hugging each other and were sleeping together in the same bed for the first time.Due to how tired she was, Chloe soon drifted off to sleep. However, she moved around a lot. She even pounced on Joseph like a bear and rubbed against him from time to time until he was aroused.Joseph fixed his fervent gaze on her, who was sleeping soundly. After some inward struggles, he took a deep breath and pushed her out of his arms
Chloe's smile widened as she replied, "Of course, I'll make sure to find the perfect gift for you after work today. How do you want to celebrate? Will we be going to Grandpa’s place?""Just you and me," he replied.She was slightly taken aback and said, "Okay, got it."Tomorrow was Joseph's birthday, while the end of the month loomed a mere two days away. Time seemed to slip through their fingers, carrying them closer to the impending court hearing.*Fairlight’s marketing department convened their regular morning meeting, and Ms. Wendy somberly delivered the news that Jason had been fired. Curiosity and concern filled the room as whispers of confusion and speculation floated among the team members."Why did this happen?”“I saw him working overtime last night. Why did this happen all of a sudden?""He hasn't led any major projects recently. What could he have done wrong? It seems like it’s serious."Ms. Wendy shook her head. "I'm not privy to the details. The decision was mad
After approximately twenty minutes into the press conference, Joseph took the stage to deliver a concise speech.When he was done, instead of returning to his seat, he headed straight to the back and entered his car. Glancing at his watch to check the time, he realized it was already past seven o'clock.‘Dumbo should be on her way home by now.He knew she had taken the afternoon off but had no idea about the gift she had bought for him."Lucas, head back to the villa," he instructed."Right away, sir," Lucas replied. He pressed the accelerator pedal, but suddenly slammed on the brakes as Jane extended her arms, blocking the car's path.She peered through the window at Joseph, who remained unresponsive, not even looking up. Wearing a troubled expression, she said, "Step out of the car. I have something to tell you."Lucas glanced at the unbothered Joseph, his eyes stubbornly lowered. With a slight hesitation and a headache, Lucas slowly slid the window down."Ms. Jane, can we di
’It’s over. I’m going to die.‘This must be Jane’s doing, that f*cking crazy woman!’The idea of taking someone's life for the sake of a man was unfathomable.The water was icy cold but Chloe's body was not numb yet, indicating she has not been submerged for long. However, the water level had already risen to her waist, indicating a rapid increase.If Joseph could become aware of her predicament immediately, there might still be a chance of survival. Otherwise, she was undoubtedly doomed.After a bout of crying, Chloe forced herself to calm down. She refused to surrender until the very end. Her life belonged to her, and she was far from ready to let it go.Sniffing and with a voice choked with sobs, she shouted as loudly as she could, "H-Help! Is anyone there?!"I'm in the water. If you can hear me, please save me!"Silence greeted her. The sound of water, intermingled with echoes, echoed throughout the expansive reservoir, enveloping the surroundings in an eerie atmosphere.C
Joseph's body stiffened. He turned around slowly and was greeted by the sight of Chloe's drenched figure.She was soaked from head to toe, her fair features appearing even paler amidst the wetness. Yet, her delicate brows and eyes retained their ethereal beauty, evoking a sense of fragility and sorrow.As Joseph gazed at her, a wave of disbelief and relief washed over him, momentarily numbing his senses. The tension in his body began to dissipate, replaced by a profound sense of gratitude and solace. At that moment, he realized how glad he was to see her standing there, safe and unharmed.He removed his coat and approached her, gently draping it over her shoulders. His voice, laced with a tenderness that had never been revealed before, resonated in the air. "How did you manage to escape?"Chloe pointed toward Richard who was standing beside her. "He saved me."Jane's eyes widened with rage. "Father, why did you ruin my plan?!”Richard's anger erupted, his voice booming with fury.
Joseph paused, his thin lips pressed together tightly. "I don't need you to do this.""I understand, but I want to do something for you," she replied. If Chloe had the chance to assist the Whitmans, she would seize it.A myriad of emotions swirled in Joseph's eyes as he tightened his grip on her shoulder.Confronted with his daughter's future, Richard's face paled, and he ultimately relented. In the grand scheme of things, what worth did money hold compared to his daughter's future?*After discussing it with Joseph, Chloe made the decision not to inform Harold about the incident. Considering his heart condition, she felt it best to spare him the added stress."Before anything else, let's head to the hospital to avoid you getting a fever.""Okay, I've been feeling hot then cold. I don’t feel so good." Chloe sneezed and sensed a heaviness in her head.Joseph glanced at her, noting the abnormal flush on her typically pale face. Her voice sounded hoarse, a clear sign of a cold com