Joseph's brows furrowed deeply as he reached out and grasped Chloe's chin, forcing her to look at him. "Don't even think about it. I'll tell Icarus about all these things and make him understand how you used to worship me."Chloe's expression turned bitter. "Why bother? We're already separated. Why do you still have to degrade me like this?"“I enjoy it," Joseph replied coldly."But I don't!" Chloe protested.Anger surged through Joseph's heart as he leaned in and sealed her lips with his own. It was as if by silencing her, he would not have to hear the words he did not want to hear. For him to forget her in this lifetime was simply inconceivable.Chloe widened her eyes and pushed against him forcefully. Unexpectedly, this time she managed to push him away. But before she could catch her breath, he lifted her up in his arms and headed toward the bedroom.Chloe panicked and struggled to get down. "What are you doing?! Aren't you afraid Xavia will find out?"Joseph paused for a mo
"Are you insane? Aren't you afraid Xavia will find out?" Chloe exclaimed."How is it any of her business?" Joseph replied nonchalantly as he swept up a lock of her hair and greedily inhaled its scent.Chloe remained silent.'What a jerk!'Aside from Joseph tightly embracing her and being nearly suffocated, nothing happened throughout the night. After enduring a night of humiliation, Chloe returned to her house the next morning and took a refreshing shower. Once clean, she squeezed a glass of orange juice and prepared to change into her work attire.Suddenly, Jake came knocking on the door.Chloe was surprised. "What are you doing here?""My mom told me that something happened to your family and that Benjamin and Karen were arrested. I was worried about you, so I came to check on you," Jake explained."I was the one who got them sent to jail, not the other way around. What’s there to worry about?" Chloe retorted.Jake scratched his head. "I'm afraid Ava will seek revenge on you
"I'm sorry, Ms. Chloe, but Mr. Alexander is currently in a meeting and can’t meet with you."Chloe pressed her lips together in a line and asked, "Then may I know if he’ll have time after the meeting? I can wait."The secretary politely refused once again, "Mr. Alexander's schedule is fully booked for the day."In other words, he was not going to see her today.Chloe's gaze filled with disappointment as she replied, "Thank you."She naturally did not believe the secretary's words. However, continuing to pester would only annoy people. As for the reason behind Mr. Alexander's sudden change of heart, she needed to find out in order to come up with the appropriate response.Feeling dejected, Chloe walked out of the Graham Group office and caught sight of a flashy pink sports car through the corner of her eye. She paused and looked over. Adam and a young, beautiful girl were sitting in the car, chatting and laughing. The girl wore a Graham Group company badge around her neck.Appare
The petite woman had adorned herself with a touch of light makeup and was clad in an elegant business suit that accentuated her alluring curves. Holding a folder in her hand, she exuded a remarkable temperament that was captivating and beautiful.Joseph's gaze flickered, and his Adam's apple bobbed as his eyes landed on her with a seemingly nonchalant expression.Chloe saw that he had noticed her and silently encouraged herself, donning a professional smile as she approached. She gently tapped on the car window, indicating that she had something to discuss with him. Joseph graciously rolled down the window, his gaze indifferent."Mr. Joseph, if you have the time, I’d like to invite you for a meal. I’d also like your input on this proposal," she said earnestly, devoid of personal emotions."I don't believe Fairlight has any collaboration with your company, am I right?" he asked."No, the proposal I presented was submitted to the Grahams this morning. You mentioned that the proposal
Joseph leaned back in his seat languidly and superiorly. "It depends on when you're going to cook for me.""I'm not sure. I've been busy with company affairs recently."If she had to cook for him, she needed to cook three meals every day. She needed three hours total, and that was excluding the travel time."We'll talk about it when you’re sure of that.”Chloe knitted her brows. "No, the cooperation with the Graham Group can't be delayed any longer.""Cook for me for two days. Let’s set it up for around the end of this month."After a brief hesitation, Chloe said, "Deal."Cooking for him for two days was acceptable in comparison to the number of profits she could gain from the cooperation with the Graham Group.Joseph lowered his eyes and hid the joy that flashed across his eyes after succeeding. He behaved like a child who had successfully stolen a sweet. In his satisfaction, he was filled with a tinge of unconscious secret delight.Chloe had guessed correctly—Joseph disliked
Three people wanted to resign, so there would be a shortage of staff from now on. However, it would not be very difficult as long as they worked together.Chloe stated gently but firmly, "I know that we'll be very busy this month. Thank you very much for your hard work. I'll raise your salary after this busy period. The number of coffee and dessert breaks you’ll get will be the same as in the past. We'll have it four times and have Finance pay for it."An effective way for the boss to encourage their subordinates was to approve of them, giving them bonuses and raising salaries. As for why Ava wanted to use her money to treat her colleagues, it was because she did not make any valuable contributions. She could only use small favors to win people over and gain a firm foothold in the company.*Benjamin and Karen were convicted of intentional homicide and were sued by the court. Karen was confirmed as the main culprit while Benjamin was her accomplice. They were sentenced to twenty ye
The man slapped her repeatedly. Chloe's limbs were tied up, so she could not resist. Hence, she had to suffer brutal torture.Icarus was hiding in the bush, feeling deeply sorry for her. However, he knew that he could not step up now. He could not defeat four men alone, and he would lose the chance to ask others for help.Being slapped over and over, Chloe's face became severely bruised. Her body was kicked several times too. Her internal organs were engulfed with pain.Ava cracked a satisfied smile, looking at Chloe like a winner. "These few slaps are just appetizers. This is all because you’re such a busybody. Why did you go to Jonathan and tell on me?"Jonathan had been ignoring her these past few days and even wanted to break up with her. After some interrogation, she learned that it was this b*tch Chloe's scheme. Chloe was the one who told Jonathan that Ava was once engaged to Jake.Consequently, Ava lost both her family and boyfriend. And if she had to suffer, she would not
Nathan shuddered before he ordered the owner to take Ava away.They dressed her up in a seductive and revealing costume before they locked her up in a gigantic iron cage. All her limbs were tied up before she was carried onto the stage for an auction as if she were an item.When the boss announced the price of 1 dollar, the whole scene was thrown into a great frenzy. The first man who got Ava in the auction brought her into a lounge, and her screams followed soon after.Joseph pressed his temples and was about to leave when Nathan said, "You're here now. Why don't you have some fun for a bit?""No, Chloe’s still unconscious. I need to go back to her.""Didn't you guys get a divorce? What's the matter? Can't let her go?"Joseph's eyes became dull as he replied icily, "I just find her pitiful."Nathan was rendered speechless. 'You're just stubborn.'As Joseph drove back to the hospital, the sky was hazy and the sky was just getting dark. When he passed by a hawker selling milk an