Chloe was almost suffocated from the kiss, so she was dizzy now. For a moment, she could not understand his words.Joseph stared at her blurry eyes and smiled like a demon. He then bent down and made a purplish hickey on her slim and fair neck.Chloe did not feel much and thought he just kissed her on the neck. When she was back in her office, her colleague beside her asked her secretly, "Did you get a boyfriend?""No, I didn’t."Her colleague snickered but said nothing else.*"Godpa, someone bullied me. Sob..."Ava sought out Calvin to complain about what had happened, all while crying piteously.Calvin put away his work and comforted her, "Who bullied you? Tell me."Ava avoided the major issues and dwelled on the minor issues, misrepresenting the truth. As a result, she painted Joseph as a senseless, violent man.Calvin frowned, ruminating over the matter carefully. "I've never met Joseph, but I don't think he's such a person. Was there some kind of misunderstanding?""Ma
Joseph's face suddenly became gloomy.Chloe was facing away from the yard. When she heard the sound, she too turned around and took a look. Xavia, whom she had not seen in two weeks, appeared all of a sudden.While Chloe was still in a daze, Joseph stood up and went outside."Joe, Oreo was being naughty and ran out. It got hit by a car and is now at the vet. The doctor said Oreo needs a blood donation. Can I get Toto to help?" Out of anxiousness and worry, Xavia held onto Joseph's hand.Joseph pulled back his hand and nodded. "I'll take Toto and go with you." He then went to the back garden to look for Toto.Xavia stood on the spot and waited. Upon noticing Chloe, she explained in embarrassment, "I’m sorry. I know I shouldn't disturb you guys but I don't know who to turn to for help other than Joe.""It's fine." Chloe ate quietly before she asked with a smile, "Is Oreo your dog?""Hmm, Oreo and Toto are from the same litter. Joe took Toto while I took Oreo.""Oh..." Chloe guess
The lounge was empty, devoid of any sign of people.Covertly, Chloe dialed Joseph's number and discreetly pressed the record button. Sporting a puzzled expression, she asked, "Isn’t there supposed to be an internal interview? Why are we here?"Maurice locked the door behind him, unable to contain his impulses as he lunged toward Chloe. "It is an interview—an internal interview, a one-on-one kind," he replied.Chloe, who had prepared herself in advance, deftly sidestepped him, maintaining her composure. "How much money did you give Ellie to persuade her to do this?" she questioned.Maurice was taken aback, surprised at how quickly Chloe had figured it out. He sneered and said, "Since you've already caught on, I won't pretend anymore. It wasn't much, just a few grand. But money isn’t the point here. The point is that I promised to help her deal with you."Chloe crossed her arms and beckoned him with a curl of her finger, a smile playing on her lips. It was a smile that held both inn
Maurice's mind froze as he suddenly realized the truth. Forgetting his pain, his face transformed into an expression of sheer astonishment as he gazed at Joseph, then turned his disbelieving eyes toward Chloe.These two individuals did not share a mere superior-subordinate relationship. That foolish Ellie had unknowingly entangled him in this mess. It became clear why stealing data from Fairlight had never posed a problem in the past. Joseph had personally intervened this time because of his connection to Chloe.Maurice was consumed by despair as his life plunged into darkness. With Joseph's involvement, the despicable and vile actions of Baxon were exposed to the financial world, spreading like wildfire. Numerous companies swiftly terminated their contracts with Baxon, causing their stock market value to plummet, pushing them dangerously close to the brink of bankruptcy.Ellie, likely aware of the unfolding events, was absent from work for several days. In the midst of this, Chloe
Xavia's expression momentarily stiffened, but she quickly regained her composure thanks to her inherent good manners. Her gaze returned to its normal state, carrying a subtle sense of superiority that seemed ingrained in her. "Joe has a sensitive stomach. His preference for the dishes you prepare indicates your culinary skill. I'll be counting on you to look after him from now on.”She spoke politely, but if one listened closely, it felt as though she was implying that taking care of Joseph was a privilege and something to be cherished.Chloe could not quite discern Xavia's true intentions behind her kind words, but she nodded in agreement nonetheless. "I will," she replied. It was merely the task of looking after a troublesome b*stard for three years. She did not need Xavia to tell her that she needed to fulfill her part of the contract. Chloe understood that much.Xavia offered a faint smile in response and fell silent. As an artist, her temperament spoke volumes—gentle and elegan
Joseph’s face darkened slightly as he inquired, "Would a friend suffice?""Ideally, it’d be better if it was a family member.""She doesn't have any relatives in Aesper.""All right, come with me then.""Are you with them? Please come and settle the payment." The nurse handed a few forms to Chloe, who reached out to take them."Okay.""The payment counter is located on the first floor."*The doctor placed the test results in front of Joseph and spoke in a solemn tone. "I regret to inform you that the patient has been diagnosed with leukemia, and unfortunately, the optimal treatment period has already passed.""What?" Joseph's pupils suddenly contracted."The patient came for checkups in this hospital recently. Didn't she tell you?""No...""Given the current condition of the patient, she’s highly susceptible to infections throughout her body. It is essential for you to attend to her emotionally and help minimize any emotional upheavals. Maintaining a positive mood is cruci
Chloe followed the sound of the voice and witnessed Xavia tightly clutching Joseph's hand, tears of joy streaming down her face.'Did Joseph really agree to her request?' Chloe pondered, her heart throbbing with pain. She tightly clenched her fists, attempting to suppress her unwarranted emotions, but the effort was futile. The intertwined hands of the two felt like piercing thorns in her heart. Her vision blurred, and before the tears could escape, she hastily turned around and fled, her appearance disheveled and distressed.Nathan, sensing the tension in the room, realized it was not the right time to stay and offered a mischievous smile. "I'll leave you two to it. Carry on then."Earlier, Xavia had grabbed onto Joseph’s hand before the door was opened. Joseph's attention was distracted at that moment. It took him a moment to realize what happened before swiftly retracting his hand, his tone distant. "Rest well. I have some matters to attend to, so I got to go."Nathan playfully
"Xavia wants you to spend more time with her during her chemotherapy," Chloe said calmly, reciting the words she had rehearsed in her mind all afternoon. "I'll keep my distance from you from now on. But don't worry, I'll continue to play my part as your wife in front of your grandfather, and if necessary, I can even move out of your house. But if you want me to do it fast, I might need your help in getting a new place."Joseph swiftly comprehended her message, his brow furrowing deeply. "So, as long as Xavia needs it, you're willing to step aside and let me go without putting up a fight?"'Aren't you deeply in love with me?'Sighing, Chloe said honestly, "I want to maintain some of my dignity."She no longer desired to cling desperately to someone who no longer reciprocated her feelings. Once upon a time, she had been consumed by a burning desire for revenge against Jake, but now, she no longer needed to.Silence permeated the car, a coldness enveloping them from the tips of their