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
Chloe took a deep breath. "I understand. Please, I’d like some time alone now."After Jake left, she lay in bed. Tossing and turning, she could not fall asleep.A young couple walked past the door of her ward. The man supported the woman who had just undergone surgery. He muttered endlessly in displeasure, but his tone was full of concern for her.Chloe blinked. She suddenly understood why she missed Joseph very much after she woke up. It was because, in the past half a year, Joseph would stay with her every time she got hurt and was hospitalized.At that moment, Joseph might have just woken up and was on his way out for his morning run. Or, he might be with Xavia. They were having breakfast and chatting about their daily trifles.Chloe suppressed the deep bitterness in her heart and pulled the blanket over her head. She then snuggled into bed and forced herself to sleep.*It was now morning but the people in the bar were having a frenzy with no concern for the time. Joseph had
Joseph nonchalantly remarked, "Send her back to her place.""Right away."*After handling Ava, Joseph took a shower and headed straight to Fairlight.At the office, Lucas approached him respectfully. "Sir, Ms. Xavia is waiting for you inside."Putting on his usual expressionless demeanor, Joseph pushed the door open and entered.Upon seeing Joseph, Xavia's face immediately brightened with affection. "You're here. Did you...attend a business gathering last night? I smell alcohol.""No." His voice was flat and emotionless, his short black hair still slightly damp. He adjusted his tie and took a seat in front of the computer. A sidelong glance revealed his well-defined jawline, reflecting his cold and aloof demeanor.Xavia's expression froze. "Joe, are you in a bad mood?"Joseph’s dark eyes, black as ink, held a hint of bloodshot. He pressed his temples, displaying a trace of restlessness. "A little.""Is it because of work or...personal matters?""Work."Xavia's face softene
Joseph's breath was scorching, his large hands cupping her cheeks. He looked deeply into her eyes and whispered, "Tell me, where do you want to go?""The car.”Joseph agreed and released his grip on her wrist.Seizing this opportunity, Chloe swiftly utilized the self-defense techniques she had learned in the past. With precision and speed, she raised her knee and delivered a fierce kick to Joseph's lower body. Caught off guard, he instantly turned pale, his handsome face contorted with a ferocious and grim expression as if he were ready to devour someone whole.Terrified, Chloe could not bring herself to look back and hastily pushed open the door, fleeing in a state of panic. As the forum reached its conclusion, Icarus noticed Chloe's flushed face and could not help but express his curiosity. "Didn't you go to the restroom? Why are you so sweaty?"Chloe guiltily replied, "The restroom was crowded."Icarus nodded, but before he could inquire further, a group of men approached him
Joseph's face showed a hint of unease as he turned his head and reached for a change of clothes. "While you're at it, make some snacks for the two dogs. If you can bring them back everything on your own, I'm too lazy to go with you.""Snacks for the dogs?" Chloe shook her head, earnestly calculating the items that needed to be purchased. "It’d be better if you came with me. I can't carry everything myself."Just to cater to the culinary preferences of a certain someone, Chloe had to buy ingredients for two days, ensuring that each meal consisted of at least six different dishes without repeating ingredients. On top of that, there were chicken breasts and big bones required to prepare special snacks for the dogs. The shopping list was extensive, and it was clear that even the use of two large bags would be insufficient to hold everything.Joseph casually smoothed down the wrinkles on his clothes, his expression displaying a hint of annoyance. "Ugh, you’re so troublesome."Chloe had
"What are you doing?! Put me down!""Testing the effectiveness of the oyster shooters."*Chloe was shocked motionless, as if lightning had struck her, unable to move a muscle.Joseph tossed her onto the bed and pinned his entire body against hers, smothering her with an onslaught of relentless kisses.Shaking off her initial stupor, Chloe swiftly regained her senses, clutching her clothes protectively, refusing to let him advance any further. "No, don't do this...""It's too late."Chloe turned her face away, nibbling on her rosy lips. "It was my fault. I shouldn't have provoked you. Please, let's not do this… Please?" She reluctantly admitted to having cold feet now, and she regretted ever making him the oyster shooters."No… Please don’t do this…"*A few hours later, it was finally over.Chloe retreated to the kitchen, seeking solace in the familiar embrace of cooking. She transformed her anger into a driving force, channeling it into the swift preparation of six delecta
Gabriel disregarded her displeasure, for in his eyes, Chloe was indeed a commodity. Her pure allure, combined with her good figure, made her unique in the eyes of a man like him, who was gifted with exceptional talents and had encountered a multitude of beautiful women throughout his life.This encounter held the promise of surpassing his previous experiences, including those with Xavia.Joseph descended the stairs, fresh from his shower. The partially open bathrobe around him revealed water droplets sliding down his chiseled physique. His composed and distant countenance exuded a lingering satisfaction, arousing endless reverie.Witnessing this, Gabriel swiftly grasped the situation and smiled, remarking, "Indulging in a lavish feast, I see?" He added to his subtle implication with a deliberate glance in Chloe's direction.*Chloe averted her gaze, unwilling to confront such a look, and promptly retreated to the kitchen. Joseph raised an eyebrow, neither confirming nor denying, a