Chloe quickly waved her hand. "No, I can get a ride."She then doubled the fee again. After waiting for ten minutes, it still yielded the same result. She anxiously used another platform, but the results were still nil.Harold pretended to be helpless. "It's very late now and this house is pretty remote. It's normal that you didn't get a cab. Even if you do, it'll be dangerous if you bump into a wicked driver. He may try to rob you or take liberties with you. How dangerous is that?!"Chloe shuddered before she recalled the news of women being harmed after riding in a cab alone at night… At last, she decided to spend the night. She stayed on the same floor as Joseph but in different rooms.She stuck to her room. After washing up, she lay in bed and texted Icarus. She thought he would be asleep by now but he called her."Chloe, why didn’t you answer my video call? Are you still busy at the office?""No... I was celebrating an elder's birthday.""Oh, I see. I'll go with you next ti
Joseph's chest burned with restless heat, a fervor that demanded release. The alcohol he consumed tonight was unusually odd, likely tampered with by the old man. Yet, at this moment, he could not spare a thought for that. His mind was consumed by vivid images of Chloe together with Noah, their hands intertwined.‘Why is she always so defiant? She had explicitly promised to end things with Icarus, but here she is, gravitating toward Noah. Does she truly believe she can’t exist without a man by her side?’Overwhelming jealousy broke through his last line of defense, and Joseph stared at her intently before impulsively capturing her lips in a forceful kiss. Chloe, never one to silently endure, was like a cornered rabbit ready to fight back.Smack!She delivered a resounding slap across his face, sparing no mercy. The force of her strike turned his face to the side, rendering him momentarily motionless. Time seemed suspended as the aftermath of her action unfolded. The imprint of Chloe
Patrick was momentarily at a loss for words, contemplating his response."Ms. Chloe, you’re right. Mr. Harold can only oversee things for a while and not for a lifetime. But what about you? Do you no longer have any feelings for Mr. Joseph?"Chloe froze, her eyelashes quivering ever so slightly. "No, I don't," she admitted with a heavy sigh. Joseph was right, she should not have provoked him. She had only brought discomfort upon herself.Without bidding farewell to Harold, Chloe left the Whitman home. She knew he would continue to try and persuade her, but the decision had already been made, and there was no need to further prolong the inevitable.Upon her return to the office, the first order of business for Chloe was to investigate the records of the car accident. With Icarus' license plate number in hand, she accessed the traffic accident database. Her heart sank as she read the information that appeared on the screen.To her disbelief, the vehicle that collided with them that
The call was not on speakerphone, but Xavia leaned in closer, catching a few keywords that piqued her curiosity.Chloe, police, lawyer...The fragments of the conversation gave her an inkling that something involving Chloe had gone wrong.Joseph ended the call, his brow furrowed with concern."Joe, what's happened?" Xavia asked.Joseph's voice carried heavy weight as he replied, "There's something I need to attend to. I have to go.""But...the doctor isn’t finished yet. Aren't you worried about the baby's health?"His gaze fell on her still-flat belly. "Contact Lucas if something comes up." With that, he stood up and left.Xavia's hands clenched tightly, her frustration and resentment boiling within her. ‘They’re already divorced. Why is she still trying to steal my man? What a two-faced bitch!’*At the police station, Chloe was brought into the interrogation room. The situation was clear-cut. Aaron had disregarded her suggestion and continued to push the workers into overti
“Yeah. Of course, he laid his filthy hands on me. And in the end, he turned around and betrayed me. Out of anger and embarrassment, he used his connections to send me to prison!" Ava spewed lies with wide-open eyes, unable to bear the fact that Chloe seemed to be preferred by all men.'Once Chloe and Joseph separate, I'll find a way to deal with this woman once I get out of here!'Chloe's heart grew heavy as she sat there, observing Ava's remorseless face. At that moment, she found herself at a loss for words. Part of her wanted to laugh, while another part recognized that this person was beyond redemption. Taking a deep breath, she said with seriousness and helplessness, "Stop lying. Joseph's standards aren't that low.""What do you mean? You believe in a man over me?!" Ava shouted angrily, drawing reprimands from the prison guards.Tyson cast a sidelong glance at Ava and urged Chloe, "Don't waste time on her. Joe is already at the Aesper City Police Department."Chloe nodded, st
Chloe followed Joseph out of the station. But before they even, Icarus' call came in.Joseph calmly crossed his arms and said, "Answer it."Chloe whispered, "I don't want to answer.""I'll answer it for you then." He snatched the phone and answered while pressing the speakerphone button."What's wrong, Chloe? Why did you suddenly break up with me? Is Joseph bothering you again?!"Chloe was afraid that Joseph would get angry. She tiptoed and held onto his strong and powerful arm as she hurriedly replied into the phone, "It has nothing to do with him. It was my own decision. That day, it wasn't a tanker truck in the accident, and you didn't risk any lasting damage to save me. I despise deception. Don't contact me anymore." She pressed the end call button and snatched back the phone.The entire sequence of actions flowed smoothly.Joseph smiled ambiguously. "Lying without flinching, as always."Chloe did not want to argue with him and wisely changed the topic. "How does Samuel pla
Noah pulled out a box of mint candies from his pocket and casually popped two into his mouth. With an expression that blended innocence and curiosity, he resembled a diligent and inquisitive student. "Xavia’s your girlfriend? Then what's the deal between her and Joseph?"Eustace shook his head in a mixture of confusion and pain, his face reflecting anguish. "I don't know. I don't know anything."He had no clue why he was being hunted, let alone why Xavia suddenly talked about breaking up. He was completely unaware of her involvement with Joseph."She’s pregnant," Noah said."I know that!" Eustace's spirits immediately lifted, his eyes brimming with overflowing happiness.With an interested smile playing at the corners of his mouth, Noah said, "Oh?"Seeing Noah's disbelief, Eustace confidently said, "I'm her boyfriend. How could I not know she's pregnant?""Are you sure it's your child?""Of course, we’ve been together for the entire month."They stayed together almost every da
Harold flung his hands angrily, his face turning stern when Chloe mentioned Xavia."Hmph! That will never happen. She just needs to mind her own business!"*Joseph slovenly lifted his head and glanced at Chloe, who returned empty-handed. It appeared he had anticipated this outcome as he continued to leisurely read his documents."Grandpa refused to give it to me.""Keep trying.""He said he’d only give you the letter if you get married and have a child."Joseph froze, but he did not raise his head. "What are you trying to say?""I think it's highly unlikely that I can accomplish this task," she said dejectedly, her voice barely audible. "Perhaps you can assign me a different one."'I should’ve anticipated it earlier. If he couldn't handle it himself, how did I ever expect to succeed?'Surprisingly, Joseph did not give her a hard time. He spoke lightly, "I need to think about it.""Okay.""While I'm considering options, you need to be available whenever I call."Chloe was