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
Chloe was taken aback. "That's Xavia. You've seen her photos before."Emily paused for a moment, then anger surged through her. "That's her? She's the one who used pregnancy to come in between you and Joseph?"Those words, spoken loudly and accompanied by a pointed finger, carried across the vicinity, catching the attention of the surrounding shoppers. They turned their gazes toward Xavia, their expressions filled with a mix of gossip and disdain.Xavia was trying on the latest fashions in a luxury boutique. Hearing the discussions, her expression remained unchanged, and she calmly walked over to greet Chloe."Are you also here to buy clothes, Ms. Chloe? What a coincidence," she said gracefully as if she had not heard Emily's insults. With warmth and gentleness, she asked, "I want to buy a gift for Joe to celebrate his upcoming fatherhood. Do you have any suggestions, Ms. Chloe?"Emily's anger flared up, and she lashed out, "Jeez, I've never met someone as shameless as you. What's
Xavia's smile froze on her face. "What are you talking about? If it's not Joseph's child, who else could it be?""Is that so? Well, that's good," Chloe replied calmly. Her gaze casually drifted toward a nearby suit, and she instructed the salesperson, "Please pack this suit for me."Xavia was perplexed. "Who are you buying that suit for?"'Is she buying it for Icarus? Did he already win her over? That's faster than I expected.'Chloe’s lips formed an elegant smile, enunciating each syllable clearly as she said, "Joseph."Xavia thought she must have misheard and repeated her question."I said I’m buying this outfit for Joseph." Chloe's eyes sparkled, her smile radiant. "Although we’re divorced, we can still be friends. You wouldn't mind, would you?"After all, Xavia had done the same thing. She approached Joseph under the guise of friendship. She even went to lengths and helped Chloe endure a stab. One could not deny that this woman was ruthless and had a sharper mind than Ava.
Joseph's gaze descended, fixating on the words written on the card. The impeccable handwriting reassured him that it was not Chloe who had written the card. He then proceeded to unbox the gift, revealing a suit that barely met the standards of a proper fit. While it was not a luxurious item, there was an unexplainable charm about it that caught his eye.Joseph's towering height of 1.86 meters bestowed upon him a commanding presence, allowing him to effortlessly carry any garment with grace and charm. Each button on his white shirt was fastened and the shirt's hem was neatly tucked into his trousers. His well-defined waistline emphasized his strong physique, adding to the magnetic appeal of his poised and enigmatic demeanor.The combination of his imposing stature, meticulous grooming, and confident demeanor captivated all those who beheld him.Lucas grinned. "It seems that Ms. Chloe still holds you in her heart."Perhaps she regretted her actions, wanting to reconcile but unable to
Joseph delicately towel-dried his hair and spoke with an air of indifference, "Can't you wait for four months?""It's not a matter of whether I can wait or not. It's that you don't trust me and don't want to be with me.""If it's my child, I'll take responsibility.""I agree, and I'm willing to do the amniocentesis. But after knowing each other for so many years, am I really so unworthy of your trust?!" Xavia's voice trembled as she spoke, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. She fought against their release, determined to keep them at bay.Joseph remained unmoved, his piercing gaze fixed upon her. "Did you sleep with Gabe?"Xavia's scalp tingled as she froze. She had guessed correctly. Gabriel must have told Joseph the truth!"Yes, I had a one-time encounter with him. But it happened before I met you. Can you say with one hundred percent certainty that you've never made any mistakes in your life?"Confronted with her accusations, Joseph remained calm and composed. "Since it w
After Xavia's departure, Joseph remained rooted in place, his arms tensed and veins pulsating with anger. A bitter self-mockery tainted his enraged expression. He came to the realization that Chloe had not been attempting to balance her affections between him and Icarus. Instead, she merely treated him as a pawn in her game, relishing in her triumph and flaunting it before others.With a determined grip, Joseph retrieved the suit hanging in his wardrobe. As frustration surged within him, he forcefully hurled the suit into the trash bin.*Meanwhile, autumn arrived, and Chloe wrapped herself in thicker garments.Ever since completing her university studies, Chloe had been immersed in the demands of her work, leaving her with little time to obtain a driver's license. After assuming control of her family's business, she recognized the inconveniences of relying on taxis for transportation. Determined to overcome this hurdle, she seized a moment of respite and enrolled in a driving scho
Upon reconsideration, Chloe realized that Noah did not even know Icarus, so she believed she was overthinking the situation. Expressing gratitude for his concern, she ended the call and immediately tried to reach out to the employee who had posted the video.Unfortunately, the employee was currently out on business and unable to answer the phone.Noah returned to school and settled into the classroom. His neatly styled, chestnut-brown hair partially obscured his eyebrows, unveiling a pair of innocent and captivating eyes. Leisurely tapping his fingertips on the phone screen, he switched to his Facebook account, located Icarus' profile, and opened the confession video. In the comments section, he tagged Fairlight's official account.Toward the end of the workday, the employee who had posted the video returned. Apologizing to Chloe, he promptly deleted the video while explaining, "Ms. Chloe, I forgot that you had an endorsement deal with Exotic Star.""It's fine." Chloe waved her han
Joseph abruptly stopped in his tracks when he heard the ringing of a bell. He reached for Chloe's wrist, forcefully tearing off her bracelet. Precious gems and beads scattered across the floor, and his polished shoes inadvertently crushed one nearby. His gaze turned cold and filled with disdain as he remarked, "What a tasteless accessory. It's absolutely hideous."Blushing with a mix of anger and embarrassment, Chloe spoke out, her voice trembling, "Why won't you leave Icarus alone? He didn't provoke you. If you're displeased with me, you can just come at me directly!"Joseph brushed his fingertips against her swollen lip. His voice was husky and magnetic. "It's simple really. I'll spare him once you break up with him."Even if they had divorced, he would not allow any other man to touch the women he had once been intimate with. It disgusted him."You have no right to interfere in my life!"Joseph released his grip on Chloe, mocking her with a slight curl of his lips. "Well, then