Today was Tuesday, and everyone was overjoyed since they were all going on an all-expenses-paid team-building trip.Joseph was always generous to his employees, providing ample funds for the event. They had booked Graceville Estate which offered amenities such as hot springs, a horse stable, archery, and even a game room for entertainment.Everyone was excited, but some of them had family matters to attend to and stayed behind to work in the office. Those who went on the trip brought their laptops with them in case there were any urgent work matters to address.Chloe joined everyone in boarding the bus for the journey. On the way, a lady from the administration department distributed the hotel key cards.Initially, it was planned for two people to share a room. However, when it was Chloe's turn, she was handed a key card for a single deluxe room. The staff member explained, "We’re out of double rooms, so you and another colleague will have to stay in separate rooms."Chloe was del
Chloe suppressed her shivers and felt her face heating up."I'm... I'm fine," she managed to reply.Upon hearing her response, Joseph mischievously placed his other hand on her waist, slowly moving it upward while increasing the intensity of his kiss. Her delicate skin tingled at his touch, turning red and purplish under his lips."Are you sure you're okay? Your face suddenly turned red... Are you having a fever?" her colleague hesitated and expressed concern.Feeling a sharp pain on the back of her neck, Chloe could not help but let out a groan. Both she and her colleague froze.Chloe closed her eyes in embarrassment, wishing she could find a hole to hide in. ‘Damnit! What the hell was that? Why would such a sound come out of my mouth? I felt a pain, and that came out of my mouth?! People might think I'm having sex right now!'Her colleague's face also turned red. Feeling a little scared, she stumbled for an excuse before hurrying away.Watching her colleague disappear from sig
The man immediately flew into a rage upon hearing her words and forcefully grabbed her clothes, pulling her into the nearby bushes.Chloe screamed in fear, her voice echoing through the air. The colleagues playing cards nearby rushed to the scene when they heard her screaming."Hey! Who are you?! Let go of her!" one of the colleagues shouted."Get away from her! If you keep touching her, I'll call the police!" another colleague threatened.Seeing the growing number of people gathering, the man sneered dismissively. "I just wanted to have some fun with her. Who knew she’d overreact? Those hickeys on her neck prove that she's a loose woman."Chloe’s colleagues who were in the game room earlier grew restless when she failed to return, so they decided to step outside for a stroll. Unexpectedly, they had heard her cries for help."You sicko! Any normal person would assume that the hickeys on my neck are love bites from my boyfriend. Only people like you who hold such perverted views w
"It would be better for Ms. Chloe herself to inform me about this," Noah said, his tone remaining confident and gentle.Joseph sneered, his voice solemn. "Rather than seeking endorsements for promotion, I suggest your company focuses on its own employees. No amount of promotion can erase the discerning eyes of the public. Character is synonymous with value. Since you operate in the jewelry industry, where the majority of customers are women, shouldn't your employees show some respect toward women?"Noah narrowed his eyes. "I don't understand what you're saying, Mr. Joseph.""If you don't understand, you can go online and find the answers," Joseph replied coldly.*Due to the large number of employees at Fairlight, they could not fit everyone inside the dining hall, so the dinner was arranged to take place outside. The evening breeze blew gently, and the lights created a pleasant atmosphere.When Joseph arrived, Chloe and the other employees had been waiting for more than ten minu
Joseph could feel Chloe’s gaze upon him. He lowered his eyes and a smile played at the corners of his lips. His icy gaze was filled with tenderness as he leaned down and whispered, "Is this what you wanted?"To him, it did not matter whether their relationship was announced or not. He just disliked having his private life scrutinized. But if it meant that Chloe would lose her sense of security and constantly bother him, he preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble.Unable to contain herself, Chloe threw herself into his arms, her eyes filling with happiness. "Jojo, you were so cool! I love you!!"The people below finally reacted, shouting in unison, "Congratulations to Mr. Joseph and Ms. Chloe!""May you have a long and harmonious marriage!"Some bolder individuals hollered, "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"People naturally loved to join in the excitement. With one person shouting, the second and third followed suit... Eventually, all the employees joined in, creating a resounding and synchroniz
"You don't need to go for the audition," Joseph said.Under the influence of alcohol, he began his advances like an ambitious predator.A chill ran through Chloe's body as she lowered her head, only to find her clothes torn. She felt a mixture of embarrassment and anxiety as she pleaded, "Jojo, please! Give me a few more days!"Joseph's breath grew uneven. He caressed her face with his large hand as he gazed at her deeply, "Didn't you long to have me? It's not like you haven't undressed in front of me before. Why the shyness?"Chloe felt the urge to burst into tears. The actions she had taken thus far were out of desperation, fueled by the mistaken belief that he was Jake's uncle. If she had been aware of the truth, she would never have allowed herself to engage in such behavior.Joseph ignored her and refused to stop. Chloe's struggles were futile, so she surrendered and let nature take its course.However, it seemed that something unexpected always happened during such moments.
Not long after Chloe left, a waiter came to serve tea.Joseph had given Lucas a holiday to rest, hence Lucas did not have to bother with such trifles.*Chloe's colleagues were having a great time singing their lungs out at the karaoke lounge. The music blared, affecting Chloe who soon got into the mood. She had a great time until nine o'clock at night, almost forgetting about her audition.After she said hurried goodbyes to her colleague, she returned to her room to pack up her things. When she walked into the elevator, she recalled that she had yet to tell Joseph about her leaving. Hence, she pressed on button for the presidential suite floor and hurried there.Chloe had the keycard. When she entered the room, it was pitch dark and she could barely see a thing. She thought Joseph was not in the room and was about to leave when suddenly she felt a pair of hot hands coming at her.After that, the person aimed straight for her lips.When Chloe smelled the familiar scent, she knew
Chloe held that kind of excuse in contempt. "So you’re not to blame just because you were drunk?"‘Is someone allowed to behave recklessly just because they were drunk? This man is just an immoral person who has no limits and a bad character.'Noah was wearing a white suit, making him appear young and lively. Smiling, he glanced at Chloe before he ordered, "Get rid of him.Chloe averted her gaze. "I'll leave now if there's nothing else.""Are you going back to Aesper?""Yes.""That Aesper general manager is the son of one of the headquarters’s shareholders."Chloe was enlightened. Turns out strings were pulled in that affair. No wonder that man managed to become the head of a branch given that he appeared like a convict who had just been released from prison.Noah took out a gift box and chuckled. "Ms. Chloe, this is our new seasonal item. It's for you, as a symbol of apology from Exotic Star."Chloe glanced at the invaluable necklace in the gift box before she shook her head.