Chloe blinked. "Are you heading to Fairlight too?""Yeah, it's not out of the way. Don't be shy. Although you and Joe are separated, we're still friends."Chloe nodded. "I shall accept your offer then. I'll tip you if your service is good, Mr. Nathan.""All right. Buckle in and let’s be on our journey."*'Be on our journey? That was strange.'"Why do you want to see Joe?" Nathan winked at her. "Do you miss him?""Do I miss a married man with a child?" she teased and laughed at herself."He hasn't married Xavia up till now.""It doesn't mean that they won't get married in the future.""No," Nathan muttered, "I don’t think Joe will marry her."Gabriel had told them about Xavia's past. Naturally, she did not have the right to be a part of the Whitman family considering her circumstances.Chloe tilted her head to look at him. "But Xavia told me that they're getting married soon and that Joseph wants to give her a grand and romantic wedding.""Do you believe whatever she says?
“I’ve been busy with work," Joseph explained helplessly.Nathan echoed his words. "Yes, I can vouch for that. I called Joe several times yesterday but he didn't pick up."Lucas came in with drinks. "Mr. Joseph’s been burning the midnight oil for several days. His subordinates have also been working overtime for a week."Chloe now realized that Joseph's face appeared slightly haggard and there were light circles under his eyes. She whispered, "Okay. Go to Tyson when you're free."Joseph looked up but was displeased with her attitude. She had not inquired about his well-being. But the words he uttered changed at the last minute. "Why didn't you go and see Toto?""But I did." Chloe became grumpy. "How else could I have gotten the fruit knife? Do I have to inform you every time I go there?"Joseph frowned and looked at Lucas.Lucas smiled bitterly. 'Mr. Joseph, you ordered me not to contact Ms. Chloe.'But he did not dare to reveal that. Someone had to take the blame."Shall we go
Chloe widened her gaze. "What a coincidence!""Hahaha! This circle of ours isn't that big. Once you become a part of it, everyone will get to know each other eventually."Chloe refuted, "I just became a part of it temporarily."She would never have met the Sullivans or become an Exotic Star ambassador if it were not for the relationship she had with the Whitmans."You're funny. My father recalls that you're good at making proposals, but I don't know if you’ll accept or not. As for the fee..." Nathan extended his fingers to gesture a number."Yes, I'll accept it!"Chloe did not think that a president would fail to hire a person to make proposals. They were most probably testing her abilities. If she fulfilled their expectation, they might help her after. It was fine if they did not think highly of her. After all, she would gain the fee she deserved.Nathan was amused by her determined look. "Are you short of money?""No, but I need chances."The Johnson Group was worse off tha
Chloe's eyes flickered. 'If Grandpa knew, he wouldn’t want to see both his grandsons get into a fight. Just let them talk it out. If not, just let Joseph beat Jonathan to vent his anger as long as it's not out of the line.'At last, she agreed to stay.*Jonathan, probably terrified of Joseph, reached in fifteen minutes. He even brought Preston along."Joe, Jon was insensible. Don't fight about it with him. When he has the means after a while, he'll repurchase the house.""Repurchase it now."Joseph would not accept no for an answer. His black eyes were cold without even a hint of warmth.Preston's forehead was full of cold sweat. "We don't have the money right now. What's more, Jon wouldn't have sold the house if you had supported him in starting his business by giving him some money.""Quit the board or repurchase the house. Pick one.""What are you talking about? How disgraceful!"Chloe and Nathan were sitting by the side, and Preston became displeased when embarrassed in
At that moment, she yearned to hug Joseph. She wanted to embrace him and give him warmth.Chloe extended her hands, but they stopped in mid-air. Their current identities prohibited them from having such intimate gestures with each other. She then forced a bitter smile and decided to maintain some distance from him.Suddenly, Joseph caught her off guard and hugged her. He then leaned his chin on her shoulder and said in exhaustion, "Let me lean on you for a while."Chloe pursed her lips and patted his back to console him. "Okay."They hugged each other. At the same time, their scents mixed together in an inexplicable harmony. Chloe looked up at the moon in the sky. Since they were on the rooftop, the moon looked large and round. It seemed near but far at the same time.After taking a moment, Joseph regained his composure but did not let her go. He buried his face against her neck and greedily took in her unique scent."Let's stop arguing and get back together."He sounded aloof.
"First, we need to make things clear. I haven't agreed to reconcile. Even if it's proven that the incident that night was an accident, we both need time to cool off and carefully assess the situation."Apart from Xavia, there were many other personal factors between them.Joseph's lips curled into a smile as he nodded in agreement. 'Dumbo must be secretly delighted while pretending to stay composed. Well, if she wants to put on a show, I'll join her in this play.’When Xavia received his call, she felt a surge of excitement and joy. She meticulously applied her makeup and slipped into a stunning white dress, eagerly making her way to the Fairlight to meet him.Meanwhile, in the office, Nathan, Jonathan, and the others had departed. Expecting Jonathan to not repurchase the house, Joseph instructed Lucas to contact the buyer.Chloe anticipated Xavia's imminent arrival. A sly glint sparkled in her almond-shaped eyes. "I'll slip away to the restroom later. Don't let Xavia know I'm her
Xavia was caught off guard, her face palling with surprise."Do you still have feelings for Chloe?"The person inside the restroom perked up both ears, straining to catch every word.Joseph leaned back, adopting a nonchalant posture, while his narrowed eyes emitted a chilling and sinister aura. "Why do you persist in asking something you already know the answer to?""Joe, I'm the only one who truly loves you. Hasn't Chloe moved on and started a relationship with Icarus?"Upon hearing those words, Chloe could not bear it any longer. She kicked open the restroom door, a smile playing on her lips. "Oh, so now you're so concerned about my love life?"Xavia's face paled, staring at Chloe in shock. "What are you doing here? And why were you hiding in the restroom?"‘What in the hell is going on?’"Who says I was hiding? I simply came in to use the restroom," Chloe said, feigning seriousness.Xavia took a hesitant step back. "Joe, what's going on here...""It's nothing. You can leav
Xavia seethed with anger, dreading that if she remained any longer, she might lose control and unleash a torrent of curses at this bitch.She turned to Joseph and uttered, "I'm leaving. Don't forget to accompany me for the prenatal check-up in a few days. The doctor mentioned that my condition requires special attention due to undergoing chemotherapy. It's best to have a family member present during the check-up in case of emergencies."Joseph exchanged a glance with Lucas, clearly conveying his intentions. Lucas stepped forward, reassured, "Ms. Xavia, I’ll accompany you. I’m sure you're aware that Mr. Joseph has numerous official matters demanding his attention on a daily basis."Xavia mustered a smile that held more sorrow than tears, yet she fought to maintain her composure. "That will do." She swiftly made her way out, anxious that she might lose control and engage Chloe in a confrontation. In the blink of an eye, only Chloe and Joseph remained in the office.Joseph settled ont