"I'm heading to the station."Chloe struggled against him. She refused to continue dwelling on that topic."You can't go.""It's fine. I don't care.""But I do." He bent his forefinger and flicked her fair and delicate forehead rudely before he asked, "Have you forgotten about your current identity?" After a brief pause, she became quite upset. "Oh, shoot! I forgot about that."Chloe had signed a contract with Joseph. She could be humiliated, but not the Whitmans. If the media dug out the truth and reported about this incident exaggeratedly, saying that the mighty wife of Joseph had showered rotten eggs on another woman in public...Pfft!That scene was both amusing and terrifying...Joseph stared at her as she stood there in worry, but she failed to suppress her laughter at some point. Her thoughts were unknown to him."Stay here to reflect on your mistakes." Chloe wanted to resist but soon lost her confidence when she thought of Samuel's legal fee. She decided to hold he
"But why?""It's too sexy."Chloe was flabbergasted. She solemnly inspected her clothes for a few minutes before she stated, "No. It’s just a plain old shirt.""Change it. Keep your current identity in mind. You represent more than yourself now."Chloe yearned to retort back at him, but it was time to go to work. Hence, she reluctantly returned to her bedroom to change into a boyfriend-style top. The long hem of her shirt covered her pants so now it looked like she wore nothing else other than her shirt. It seemed ordinary, but this was attractive to men.A frown appeared on Joseph's face. "Who are you trying to seduce?"Chloe disobeyed him this time around. She put her hands on her waist and retorted, "What do you mean by normal or strange clothes? You’re just being prejudiced against me. It's useless no matter what clothes I put on!"Joseph's slender sharp eyes turned dark. He got up from the sofa and forced her into a corner step by step. Soon, his tall figure towered over he
Ellie was visibly prepared as she forcefully pushed Chloe aside. "I told you to thoroughly inspect everything before coming here. Why didn't you listen?"Chloe was bewildered. "I did inspect it..." Although she had carefully checked the contents of the plan, there was clearly something stuck to the file with glue, which naturally should have been noticed.‘Wait a minute…’ Chloe suddenly noticed something and took another look at the folder. It was not a paperclip, but a sharp-ended safety pin!Ellie's expression turned flustered and concerned. "Mr. Joseph, this is due to her carelessness. I have a first aid kit in my office. Let me fetch it and help you bandage the wound."Joseph nonchalantly wiped the blood off his finger with a tissue as if it was a minor inconvenience and turned his gaze to Chloe. "Did it prick you?""No, I recall when Ms. Wendy handed me the folder, it didn't have this item on it, and I hadn't used any safety pins. However, it’s still my mistake, and I’m sorry
Joseph grew impatient with Chloe’s tortoise-paced approach. Not wanting to waste any more time, he bent down, closing the gap between them, and their bodies pressed tightly together. With a firm grip on her chin, he urged her to respond actively.In a fleeting moment, an intense intimacy enveloped them. Joseph found himself unexpectedly drawn to this sensation. It was as if he had discovered a newfound craving, a fatal attraction to such intimate exchanges. Particularly in recent times, his desire to connect with her on a more profound level had been steadily growing.In a hazy state, Chloe opened her eyes and found herself gazing at the magnified, dashing face before her. His long eyelashes softened the cold gleam in his eyes, and his large hands cradled her gently.Chloe could not help but wonder if her eyes were deceiving her. At that moment, she sensed a shared intensity in the kiss, as if Joseph, too, was caught up in the whirlwind of emotions. A whimsical thought crossed her m
Joseph remained silent, elegantly crossing his legs and scrolling through financial news articles on his phone.Nathan interpreted the silence as confirmation and let out a sigh. "So, you've really decided to go serious with Chloe?"Joseph continued to ignore him."Are you certain about this? It's a matter of long-term commitment. Don't leave Chloe in limbo while still holding onto Xavia. That’s not cool, mister womanizer!"Nathan had gathered information about Chloe's family situation from Samuel, and based on their first encounter, he was convinced that Chloe’s father was not a good person."You rotate partners every day. What right do you have to lecture me?"Shaking his head, Nathan replied, "My arrangement with my women is consensual. It's not the same.""Ah yes, you're a noble one."Nathan had no clever comeback for that remark. He continued in a serious tone, "I'm not joking around with you. Xavia reached out to me yesterday. She has a plane ticket for next Friday. It's
Chloe's face registered astonishment as she responded, "No. What did you hear?"She had briefly worked alongside the janitor when she first joined Fairlight but had since transferred to the marketing department. They would occasionally exchange a few words when they crossed paths in the company, gradually becoming acquainted with one another."One of your department colleagues has been badmouthing you in the restroom for several days, and it's the same person every time."A shadow of concern crept over Chloe's face as she inquired, "Do you happen to know the name of that person?""I heard others calling her Ms. Nelly or Kelly or something like that," the janitor replied.Chloe's mind quickly made the connection—the marketing department had only one person with a name that sounded like that, Ellie Miller.Coincidentally, as Chloe made her way to Joseph, she crossed paths with a high-level executive from another department who gave her a thumbs-up and a smile. "Good going, Chloe! O
These particular words immediately struck a nerve with Chloe, causing a surge of sensitivity within her. "No… No! Don't be absurd. You and I are simply colleagues with a superior-subordinate relationship and are only roommates at best. Why would I be jealous?!"Unwilling to admit she had feelings for him, she vehemently denied it.Joseph sighed helplessly, his voice laced with rare patience. "Xavia returned to the country today and insisted on meeting me at Fairlight after getting off the plane.”But halfway through, Xavia had fainted and Joseph left after taking her to the hospital."Nonsense. You definitely went out for a meal together!""No, we didn't.""Then what’s with the wrinkles on your sleeves?" Chloe pouted, assuming an attitude resembling a wife interrogating her husband. However, she seemed unaware of her own behavior."Xavia pulled on my sleeves when she fainted.""Swear it!"Joseph grasped hold of her ear and spoke in a drawn-out tone, "Are you pushing your luck?
Joseph felt a small lump rise in his throat as he faced her passionate and sincere gaze. Uncomfortably, he averted his gaze and replied, "You're overthinking it.""No, you do have feelings for me," Chloe said. Although she was talking to him, it gave people a feeling that she was talking to herself. "Why don't you just admit it? Love should be boldly expressed!"Before he could respond, she pressed on, "I also have a good impression of you!"She was not naive. She had noticed the changes in him. It was just that she had never considered it from that angle.At this moment, his reaction confirmed her suspicions. Joseph's face sank, his long legs crossed lazily, and his cold gaze bore into Chloe. "Just a good impression?"'Isn't she supposed to be so deeply in love with me that she can't imagine her life without me?'Chloe lightly touched her nose, casting her eyes downward to conceal the fleeting sense of guilt. From a side glance, she looked like a wounded little white rabbit. "Of