Chloe paused for a moment before saying to the driver, "Could you please take me to a nearby hotel?"*The next morning, Chloe woke up in the hotel room. Observing her reflection in the mirror, she noticed dark circles hanging heavily under her eyes, making her look like a panda.Throughout the night, she pondered her thoughts and gained clarity. There was no denying that she bore responsibility in this situation. If she had made a mistake, she needed to face the consequences. Regardless of how Joseph treated her, she had to explain herself.After freshening up, Chloe returned to the villa, only to be surprised by Xavia's presence. Caught off guard, Chloe mustered a reluctant greeting toward Xavia. However, Xavia avoided making eye contact and appeared visibly uneasy.Joseph lifted his gaze, his expression icy cold as he delivered his words. "This afternoon, we’ll go to City Hall for a divorce, and I expect you to have your belongings cleared out before tonight."Chloe's face dra
Joseph stared into Chloe's eyes which held a resolute and pure conviction. This was Chloe Johnson, the same person who could tell lies without flinching, express love with a straight face, yet harbor no true feelings in her heart. She was the one who coldly watched him walk into a trap.As this thought flashed through his mind, a mocking smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. However, he had never been short of women, and these despicable and vile tactics only disgusted him.Shifting away his gaze, his voice turned cold and distant, difficult to approach. "Find your own way to City Hall. You don't deserve to sit in my car."Chloe nodded numbly, her steps heavy as she made her way toward the exit.Xavia's gaze flickered, her voice filled with concern. "Joe, can't the two of you have a proper conversation? Your emotions are running high right now. Give each other some time to cool down. Maybe there's still a chance to reconcile.""Our matters are not your concern."Xavia's face
"You're overestimating her."Joseph paused, his expression complicated."Last night's incident was my fault, but there are no feelings left between us. Even if I were to marry you officially, it’d be irresponsible of me and would be a waste of your life. If there's any compensation you desire, feel free to ask."Xavia bit her lip, forcing a smile. "I don't want any compensation. I just want to stay by your side—without any official status, regardless of love. Please don't push me away. You know, you're the only friend I have left here."Joseph nodded in agreement. "I'll arrange for someone to take care of your daily needs and ensure you receive proper medical treatment.""Thank you. Can I ask you something?""What is it?""Are you afraid of wasting my life, or are you unable to let go of Ms. Chloe?""Neither."*Chloe got a hotel room. With some savings in her possession, she could slowly search for a new place to live. However, it was clear that she could not continue workin
Lucas displayed little surprise upon seeing Chloe as he had anticipated the hesitancy of the marketing department colleagues who had been tormented in recent days."Mr. Joseph is currently available. You may enter.”"Thank you."Chloe raised her hand and lightly knocked on the door. A displeased voice responded from within. "Enter."She silently pushed the door open and placed the documents on Joseph's desk. Her tone was respectful yet distant as she spoke, "Mr. Joseph, the documents have been processed. Please review them."Joseph's gaze remained fixed on his computer screen and his lips remained motionless, treating her as if she were mere air.Undeterred, Chloe persisted, "Mr. Joseph, the documents have been processed.""Why the rush? Is my time not as valuable as yours?"Chloe pressed her lips together, her frustration evident. "That's why I’m waiting for you. Do let me know how much longer it will take."Joseph smirked slightly, his response dripping with sarcasm. "Almost
Chloe instantly froze in place, her face flushing slightly. It felt as if she were a high-level bitch.This statement seemed to trigger something within Joseph. His towering figure advanced toward Chloe, his eyes gleaming with sinister intensity. "Your methods have always been deplorable, and if I'm being honest, quite foolish. Your intentions were written all over your face, and yet I fell for them. At the very moment you successfully manipulated me, were you secretly mocking me as a fool in your heart?"After several days of tranquility, he reflected on their past encounters. From the very beginning, she had audaciously seduced him, with the only noteworthy element being the sincerity in her eyes.Chloe found herself backed into a corner, her hands pushing against Joseph's chest as she frowned. "Don't paint yourself as the victim here. Dig deep into your heart and ask if I haven't treated you well. Do you truly believe that I never genuinely cared?"I’ve never had the audacity to
There was a brief silence as Chloe collected her thoughts.Joseph's gaze bore into Chloe, the contempt in his eyes blazing. He was convinced that she was a stupid woman who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals. Unfortunately, there would be someone better, and Chloe's acting skills were inferior to those of Harold’s.Exiting the ward, Chloe turned to Joseph and said, "We can’t let Grandpa find out the truth for now. He can't handle any more shocks.""So?" Joseph replied, his hands casually tucked in his pockets, his demeanor cold and impassive.Chloe furrowed her brows again. 'He's your grandfather. How can you act as if it's none of your concern?' she thought.Speaking calmly, she proposed, "I'll give you three months. Xavia can take my place during that time, and after that, we'll go our separate ways. During these three months, I'll cooperate with you."She was willing to persevere a little longer for the sake of Harold's well-being.Joseph clenched his jaw tightly, his
"But I don't think Joseph is that kind of person..."Chloe fell silent for a moment and asked, "What makes you say so?""You see, Joseph is highly accomplished. He possesses wealth, looks, and a prominent social standing. With just a wave of his hand, women would flock to him. If he intended to engage in multiple affairs, I believe he wouldn't bother concealing it from you. Instead, he’d more likely inform you beforehand. Something like, 'My dear, here's the amount I’ll provide you and your "good sister" every month. You two should get along well and take good care of my needs,'" Emily explained."What you’re saying does make some sense..." Chloe reluctantly admitted."That's why I said it might be a misunderstanding. After all, considering that Joseph publicly declared your relationship at the team-building trip, it's highly unlikely for him to sleep with Xavia after that. It simply doesn't add up," Emily continued."Even if there's a misunderstanding, it's a fact that he had a r
As if compelled by something, Joseph asked, "Does she regret it?"“Does she regret it? Yes, she does! She regrets everything immensely. She cried for days, her heart and mind consumed by thoughts of you!" Emily rambled, simultaneously offering a silent apology to Chloe.Although Chloe had not explicitly expressed her regret to Emily, she could sense Chloe's genuine concern for the relationship. Hence, Emily felt it was time for her to step forward and take matters into her own hands."But what good is her regret now? It holds no significance," Joseph retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Emily blinked. "Then go and talk to her. Win her back."His face sank and he ignored her. 'Talk to her? Win her back? What nonsense. On what basis does she assume that I can’t live without that dumbo?'Emily watched as the Rolls-Royce vanished into a swirling cloud of dust, leaving behind a lingering question mark in her mind.What did that mean? Did her efforts have any effect?Regardless