He used great force, and Chloe's body stiffened from the pain. She kicked him strenuously but he grabbed her ankle and easily gained control over her.He absent-mindedly gazed at the bloodstained teeth mark on her neck with enjoyment. "Do you like this sort of present?""You bastard!" Chloe could not accept this kind of humiliation, so she resisted him with all her might.Suddenly, Emily broke into the room with Lucas behind her. When they witnessed this scene, their eyes widened in shock. Emily angrily pulled Joseph away and shielded Chloe behind her.Joseph did not continue pestering Chloe, simply glancing at her coldly and left. Lucas then regained his wits and hurriedly followed Joseph. After they left, Emily sighed in relief before putting a plaster on Chloe's wound."Is he a dog? Why did he do this?"Chloe held her neck with her head lowered. "Stop talking about him."*Downstairs, Lucas drove in another car.Sitting in the back seat, Joseph leaned back. He shot his cold
Joseph kicked Ava away disdainfully before getting out of the car to go home and change his clothes. He ordered Lucas to go to the station alone.*Chloe received a call from the construction site before night fell. Another accident involving a worker had happened. She immediately went there to assess the situation and was fuming with anger after learning what had happened."It's prohibited to use the tower crane on foggy days. It's just common sense. Accidents happen easily when one can’t see clearly. Don't you guys know that?"If it was a minor accident, it would just be a collision, but workers would be in a life-threatening crisis if it was a serious accident."This fog wasn't that severe at first but it suddenly became heavy,” the manager of the construction site said with embarrassment."You must put safety before everything.""We know, but Aaron wanted to finish things quickly…"Chloe became suspicious. "Aaron Mitchell?""Yes, it was Mr. Aaron.""I'll discuss it with h
When Chloe woke up, it was to the sound of crying. Lying in bed, she looked at Regina in a daze. The latter was crying and wailing profusely. She asked with difficulty, "Mrs. Regina… Where’s Icarus?"When Regina saw Chloe had awoken, she pointed at Chloe and screamed, "My son nearly died to save you. They're still trying to save him in the surgery room right now!"Chloe's messy mind cleared a little. She asked in disbelief, "But we had our seatbelts on…"Though they had gotten into a car accident, their injuries should not be so vastly different.Regina explained that the car that hit them was a tanker truck and could have exploded at any minute. They had to distance themselves from the truck quickly. At that moment, Chloe was trapped in her seat. Icarus' legs were injured, but he extricated himself and saved her. Consequently, he lost too much blood through his leg wound and might be disabled for the rest of his life.Chloe was stunned before she fell into pain and deep self-repr
Noah took out his phone and snapped a photo of Ward 317 where Chloe was staying. He wasted no time in forwarding the image to Joseph, accompanied by a message that said, [Coco got into a car accident and suffered some minor injuries. Would you like to come and see her, Mr. Joseph?]However, hidden within the seemingly ordinary photograph was a subtle detail—a glimpse of Icarus' face in the lower right corner. Though the image was blurry, anyone acquainted with Icarus would easily recognize him upon seeing it.Maintaining a composed demeanor, Noah arched his eyebrows and casually leaned against the wall. Instead of immediately divulging the true identity of the man occupying the neighboring ward, he aimed to exploit the situation to his advantage.If his investigations proved accurate, he was more inclined toward a betrothal with Chloe rather than a marriage alliance.*Joseph's expression grew stormy as he read the text, his gaze fixed on the unmistakable figure of Icarus captured
Noah's amber-like eyes widened in shock as he gazed at the woman in the photo. It was indeed Aunt Luciana. It meant that Chloe was his grandfather's granddaughter—the person he had been betrothed to in childhood. A rush of hidden excitement surged within him.‘Just as I thought. How could someone as foolish as Ava possibly be Aunt Luciana's child?’"Noah?" Chloe noticed his dazed expression and waved in front of his eyes. "What's wrong?""N-nothing," Noah stammered. Realizing his momentary distraction, he quickly composed himself and put on a shy smile. "Your mom is truly captivating. I couldn't help but be entranced by her beauty."Chloe chuckled at his playful comment. "Are you just exaggerating?""Well, she possesses a unique beauty, much like yours, but with her own distinct qualities," Noah analyzed earnestly. He added, "She seems to embody the traditional type of woman, devoted and gentle."Chloe paused momentarily, considering his words, and then raised her thumb in approv
Desmond looked up, a warm smile spreading across his face. "Certainly. I’d be delighted."Noah's mouth opened slightly. He wanted to speak further but Desmond interjected, "Having such a clever granddaughter and becoming in-laws with the Whitmans would be truly wonderful."Noah's inner joy abruptly halted, his voice growing flat. "Joseph doesn't treat Chloe well in the slightest. He left her outside in the pouring rain.""It's common for young couples to argue. Who knows. Maybe it was Chloe who didn't want to get into the car," Desmond replied."No, I saw Chloe today. Joseph mistreated her. There were bite marks on her neck," Noah said.A flush spread across Desmond's face. "You shouldn’t pay close attention to such details, my child."Noah subtly furrowed his brows. "Grandfather, do you really believe Joseph and Chloe are a good match?""They are well-suited in terms of social status and appearance," Desmond replied."Well, if Chloe truly was your granddaughter, does that mea
"Grandpa!" Chloe's voice rose with a tinge of fear as she desperately tried to stop Harold. "Our separation was not solely his fault. I deceived him too. Now that Xavia’s pregnant, it’s both his moral and logical responsibility. The situation is already set in stone. You don't have to go to such lengths for me. Please, let it end here.""If it were anyone else, I might let it go, but Xavia isn’t a woman of good character. Even if she gives birth to a child, don't expect her to ever set foot in the Whitman family!""But if you shut her out, what about the child growing inside her? That would be your own flesh and blood. Your great-grandchild," Chloe stated, her expression serious and her tone pleading. "Furthermore, I understand Joseph's attitude. Constantly pressuring him now will only put further strain on your relationship. He’s the closest person to you, so please don't let him harbor resentment over our already broken relationship."Harold was deeply moved by Chloe's heartfelt w
Chloe took a deep breath, determined not to let anger consume her. "If you insist on giving it, then go ahead." She would just perform her part perfectly and play along with him. She would return the money to him once Harold left.The corner of Joseph’s mouth curled as he retrieved a black supplementary card from his wallet and placed it on the bedside table. Chloe instantly recognized the card—it was the supplementary card he had given her before. When she had moved out of the villa, she had returned the card to him.There was no credit limit on this card, implying that as long as Joseph did not go bankrupt, she could continue to use it. They had once lived under the same roof, and back then, she had not felt anything odd about it. But now, using this supplementary card as divorce compensation felt oddly strange.Chloe parted her lips as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately, she remained silent. Joseph assumed her silence was due to the staggering amount of money involved