The next day, Chloe visited Xavia at the hospital with some fruits.Xavia looked behind Chloe. "Joe’s not here?""He's busy with work."Disappointment flashed across Xavia's face. "Yeah, that's true."Chloe secretly observed Xavia's expression.Xavia then took the initiative to raise a topic and chatted with Chloe for a while. Before Chloe left, she suggested going to the villa to see Oreo for a day or two.Chloe agreed. "Sure, but Jojo and I have an exhibition to attend tonight. We may get home a bit late."Xavia's eyes lit up, hiding the scheme behind them. "I see. What time will you guys come home?"Chloe made a rough estimate. "I think around nine." Before leaving, she stared at Xavia and questioned, "Did you deliver breakfast to Joseph a few days ago?""Umm, please don't misunderstand… I just went there to see Oreo and bought it for Joe along the way."Chloe smiled sweetly and teased Xavia, "No misunderstanding here. I just wanted you to buy some for me too next time if
The colleagues looked like they were enlightened. They naturally assumed that Joseph had accepted Sophia's coffee.No, it was not just accepting a cup of coffee.He had accepted her.That afternoon, Sophia's colleagues were more enthusiastic toward her. She basked in the feeling before picking up her phone and texting that woman. [Your suggestion was great. Chloe is in a bad mood now.]The truth was that Joseph had not accepted her coffee. She was intercepted by his assistant and did not even get to meet him. But she had done what the woman had instructed, and pretended to have given the coffee to Joseph regardless of whether it was accepted or not. She would have reached her goal that way.The woman texted Sophia back. [Good.]*When it was time to get off work, Chloe went to Joseph's car in the parking lot. She then got into the front passenger seat with her hands on her waist, glaring at the man beside her indignantly. "Was the coffee nice?"Joseph raised his brows lightly i
Envy surged through Ava's heart but it was replaced with fear when she looked at the handsome and tall man beside Chloe.At that instant, Joseph happened to spot Ava too, and looked at her indifferently. His indifferent gaze seemed to be extremely cold and fierce.A cold chill ran down Ava's spine. She decided to observe others' speech and behavior first. Today, she was here to appreciate the jewelry and the workmanship. She was nothing like that b*tch who came to attach herself to superior people.The pieces in the exhibition were limited nationwide. On top of that, they were sold through a bidding method. Only those with the highest offers gained the items.Before the exhibition officially started, Ava looked around as if she was looking for someone. She soon spotted a youth in casual clothes. Overjoyed, she walked toward the youth with her assistant."Mr. Noah, nice to meet you," Ava spoke in a gentle voice, taking the initiative to greet Noah.Noah looked at her and recalled
Chloe was full of amazement. She whispered, "Do you like the ring?"Joseph was at a loss for words. 'I'm a man. Why would I like diamonds?'Nathan chuckled. "Chloe, Joe wants you to have it."Hearing this, Chloe immediately waved her hands. "No, no! It's too expensive."She already owed him 28 million and would feel very stressed if 14 million was added to it.Almost all the women present loved The Flawless Love, including Ava. Her mood worsened when she saw Joseph bid on the ring for Chloe. She became competitive and screamed out, "15.5 million!"Other than giving her a company, Calvin had given Ava a lot of spending money. Although she would have much less after purchasing the ring, she could consider it as a form of investment.The Flawless Love was a unique item so its starting price was naturally higher than that of the other items. Noah felt that 14 million was already the limit. Unexpectedly, it was surpassed."Who's that? I've never seen her before.""She's the new gen
Nathan frowned, "Why would I do that? It’s meant for Chloe.""Huh? Chloe?""Yeah." Nathan turned around and placed the Flawless Love into Chloe's palm. Since she and Joseph had officially decided to be together, he felt it was important to set a good example as a good friend.Chloe was confused, not understanding why she was being given such a precious gift. She looked at the man beside her in distress.Joseph’s tone remained indifferent. "Accept a gift if it's given to you."Nathan lowered his voice and teased, "Consider it your betrothal gift."Blushing, Chloe sincerely thanked Nathan. The approval of Joseph's close friend brought her more happiness than the valuable gift.Ava, on the other hand, was left hanging on the side, belatedly realizing that Nathan had deliberately teased her. Her expression contorted into a mask of displeasure. She had grossly underestimated Chloe, that despicable woman. Not only did she have Joseph as her financial backer, but it seemed she had othe
Joseph took a deep breath and gently picked up Chloe in his arms, heading toward the bedroom.Chloe's initial surprise turned into a realization of his intentions, causing her body to tense up. She quickly voiced her protest, "No, Jojo! We're both too exhausted today."Joseph's footsteps halted, and a playful smile adorned his face. "Don't worry," he assured her.Chloe's almond-shaped eyes widened, her mind momentarily blank as her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. While she was unstoppable with her witty banter, she became timid like a turtle when it came to actual practice. Especially in this aspect, where men would naturally take the lead.Soon, her body felt weak, her resistance crumbling under Joseph's advances. Part of her wanted to give in, but in her state of confusion, the vivid image of Jake and Ava caught in bed flashed through her mind. It jolted her back to reality, dispelling the haze of the moment."No... Jojo, I can't do it right now," Chloe said, pushing Joseph a
Chloe planted a kiss on Joseph's cheek and changed into her pajamas. "I'm going to take the dogs for a walk. You can head to bed first," she said.During her period, Joseph had taken care of walking the dogs. Now that she was feeling better, it was her turn to take them out."It's raining tonight. Let's postpone it to tomorrow," he replied.Glancing at the time, Chloe noticed it was already one hour to midnight. The dark clouds outside obscured the moonlight as if the night itself held lurking dangers, creating an ominous atmosphere.Feeling an unexplained sense of unease, she nodded in agreement, "Okay."The dogs were in the backyard and had the freedom to use it for their bathroom needs, so there was no urgency for them.Before retiring for the night, Chloe received a text from Xavia, informing her that she would come to see Oreo tomorrow morning.*Outside the courtyard, two professional dog catchers were stationed along the path that Chloe typically took to walk her dogs. H
The entire ordeal unfolded in a mere five minutes, a testament to the perpetrators' familiarity with such nefarious acts.Chloe's scalp tingled as she hobbled after them, desperation lacing her voice. "Who sent you?! I'll pay double the amount! Just give me my dogs back!"For a brief moment, the two men wavered, but they did not relent. They hastened their steps, leaving Chloe behind until they vanished from sight. Overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, Chloe fought back tears. Without her phone, her only recourse was to return home and seek Joseph's help.She fought through the agony, each step shooting a sharp pain through her bare skin. Along the way, she bumped into Xavia, who appeared confused. "I went to your house looking for you. Joe said you went out to walk the dogs," she said, noticing Chloe's empty hands. Concern etched her face as she asked, "Where are Toto and Oreo?"Chloe felt like she had grasped a lifeline as her words rushed out anxiously. She explained that two unfa