Chloe asked Xavia what it was about and asked if they could just discuss it over text instead, but Xavia did not reply.The appointed time Xavia fixed was an hour before Chloe got off work. After dwelling on it for a while, she decided to get up and took the elevator downstairs.It was just downstairs and was a very short distance. It would not take up much time.Outside the building, Xavia was silently waiting while holding an umbrella. Her complexion was horrible. She was wearing a sweater so that one could only vaguely see her hospital gown underneath. It was clear she had come straight from the hospital.Chloe raised her brows. "What can I do for you?""I'm sorry to disturb you again.""Just get to the point.""I've been undergoing chemo in the hospital recently, so I have no time to take care of Oreo. I'm worried about putting Oreo in boarding long-term, so can you and Joe please take care of my dog for a while?"Chloe's first response was to turn Xavia down. If she let Or
"Of course not. That would be something a pervert does,” he teased before he explained seriously, "My friend lives here. I just had a meal at his place before coming out to get some fresh air. I also wanted to see if I’d have the chance to bump into you. Well, it's proved that we're destined to meet."Chloe nodded. She found that the dogs had had enough now and decided to head home. Unexpectedly, a stray cat ran out of the bush, exciting both Oreo and Toto. They excitedly pounced on the cat to play with it.Consequently, Chloe was dragged and, losing her balance, uncontrollably fell forward.Icarus reacted quickly and grabbed her before asking nervously, "Are you okay?""I'm fine." Chloe patted her chest to calm herself. After some difficulties, she struggled out of his arms. "Thank you. I would’ve fallen flat on my nose.""You're welcome."After that, Chloe lightly smacked Toto and Oreo's hips to punish them. Oreo seemed to have understood this. Its ears drooped as it looked at
Chloe’s eyes went wide. When she noticed the teasing smile in his, she relaxed and groaned, retorting, "You’re the one who had a tryst with another man."“I have no interest in men."After that, Joseph recalled the call he got from Lucas earlier, and his voice turned dull. "Calvin and Karen don't know each other."Chloe pursed her lips. "Then it's impossible that Calvin likes Ava because of Karen. Does it mean that he truly likes her?"Many old people would adopt a child if they had no children. Although Ava was not very outstanding, she was great at acting, and Calvin might have a thing for scheming young women."This clue ends here but I found another one.""You found other clues?" Chloe widened her charming eyes and looked at him expectantly.Joseph answered slowly, enunciating every word he said, keeping her in suspense. "I'll tell you if you do a good job."She blushed vehemently and choked on her saliva before she started coughing. He patted her back calmly and smiled lik
Joseph answered, "Pretty much."Lucas found out that the month Karen gave birth to Ava was also the same month that Luciana got pregnant. Benjamin stayed by Luciana’s side almost every day.The hospital staff recalled that a different man would come to visit Karen from time to time, and they would always argue with each other. Their topic of argument was quite sensitive, discussing the fact that the man who had impregnated Karen was a married man. Hence, the hospital staff had a deep impression of that incident."Wow…" Chloe drew in a cold breath. "Did you find out who that man was?""Not yet, but we may get the answer tomorrow."After learning about the affair, Chloe had a restless night. She was busy sorting out the current clues she had obtained.It was no wonder Karen chose to get back together with Benjamin that year. It was very likely that she wanted to find a father for her child. And it must be because of Karen's example that Ava was so cunning since childhood.Chloe wo
Chloe's fists clenched tightly, her eyes bloodshot with a burning rage. Hatred consumed her as she uttered the words, "Yes, let Benjamin suffer the consequences!"She wanted Benjamin to endure the same despair her mother had experienced before her untimely death.Lucas looked at Wren and asked, "Sir, how should we handle her?""Send her back. We may need her as a witness at a crucial moment."*Chloe felt a heaviness in her heart, but to her surprise, Joseph canceled his morning meetings and devoted the entire day to being by her side. She clung to his waist affectionately, crying and finding solace in his presence until exhaustion overcame her. She unknowingly drifted off to sleep, tears staining her cheeks.When she woke up, it was already 2 in the afternoon. Her mood had calmed down considerably. "Jojo, I'm sorry for disrupting your work this morning."Joseph interlocked his fingers, leaning back in a relaxed demeanor. "Feeling better now?"Chloe wiped away the remnants of h
When Lucas arrived at the marketing department, Chloe was organizing the data and marketing copy for the afternoon meeting. Lucas took her to a secluded spot and whispered, "Ms. Chloe, did you run into Icarus last night?"She paused, "How did you know?""The whole neighborhood is talking about it."During the elevator ride, Lucas filled her in on everything that had transpired in the homeowners' group, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. "Mr. Joseph is extremely angry, so when you go in, it's important not to confront him directly. Speak softly, explain clearly, and try to soothe his anger with kind words. I believe things can be resolved."Nervously, Chloe fidgeted with her fingernails, took a deep breath, and mustered the courage to push open the office door."Jojo, it's not what you think. Icarus and I just happened to bump into each other. He has a friend who lives in our neighborhood."Seated on the sofa, Joseph nonchalantly stretched out his long legs over the coffee
Nathan said, "I think both of you are at fault."Chloe was at fault for hiding the truth, and Joseph was at fault for not trusting her.Joseph's cold gaze pierced through Nathan, his eyes sharp as a knife.Sensing the intensity, Nathan quickly adjusted his stance. "Although both of you share some blame, the main issue lies with Chloe. Your fault is minimal.""Give me a solution.""Buy her happiness with money," Nathan suggested, pausing for a moment before continuing, "I can empathize with Chloe. It's devastating for a young girl to witness her seemingly perfect family being torn apart by a malicious woman, and now discovering that her biological father caused her mother’s death. These are heavy blows to endure.“However, Chloe lost control of her emotions for a brief period in the morning and managed to regain composure by noon, immersing herself in her work. Whether she's putting on a facade of strength or genuinely possesses inner resilience, you should try to understand and e
Everyone was left in a state of shock, their jaws hanging wide open in astonishment, wondering what was going on. All eyes were fixed on Chloe, and a surprising notion began to take hold. Was this money intended as a reward for her?Lucas leaned closer to Joseph and spoke in a hushed tone, "Sir, Finance only has 300 thousand in cash remaining. If it's insufficient, I can go to the bank right now and withdraw more.""Just give it to her," Joseph replied.‘She would surely save every penny she can get her hands on. What a chore.’Lucas pulled the small trolley until it was in front of Chloe, his smile beaming with warmth as he said, "This is a reward from Mr. Joseph to you."A big question mark slowly appeared on Chloe's face, her mind struggling to process the unexpected gesture. She remained momentarily lost for words.Sensing her confusion, Lucas leaned in and whispered in a hushed tone that only they could hear, "Mr. Joseph is making an effort to win you over."Chloe's eyes gl