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
Xavia felt her heart race, anxiety bubbling within her. "Are you sure this plan will succeed? What if it’s discovered?""It has to work. It's your only viable option. As per our initial plan, you need to find a way to terminate the pregnancy within three months. Do you think it's still viable now?"'Terminate the pregnancy?' Xavia's mind recoiled at the thought. She vigorously shook her head, realizing that if she followed through with that plan, she would lose her reason to remain by Joseph's side, and things often do not go as smoothly as anticipated.Vanya smiled sarcastically. "Well, the boss has done his part for you and paved the way for you. You're fully aware of the consequences if you fail.""I’ll do my best to meet the boss's expectations and not disappoint him. But what if Chloe reveals to Joseph that she’s also pregnant?""It doesn't matter. Just make sure to publicly announce that you’re carrying Joseph's child. Let everyone assume it as a fact. The rest will naturall
Natalie pouted. "As long as Joe is happy, I'm content."In the past few days, Natalie had stayed home to ponder deeply about her feelings. She concluded that her feelings toward Joseph were not romantic in nature, but rather akin to the adoration of a devoted fan for an idol. In her eyes, from childhood to adulthood, Joseph excelled both in his studies and appearance.After graduation, he liberated himself from his family and single-handedly took charge of Fairlight, turning the tables and achieving a remarkable success that the entire industry envied. Naturally, someone like him would always be the center of attention wherever he went. Everyone harbored admiration for extraordinary individuals, and she was no exception. However, it remained mere admiration. To truly love someone is to be selfish and incapable of compromise.Joseph's handsome features softened slightly. "You've grown up," he commented.Natalie smiled at him. "Joe, if you happen to come across any remarkable men, re
One hour later, Chloe and Samuel arrived at the police station. Only the lawyer was allowed inside, so Chloe anxiously waited outside.Another half hour passed. Joseph and Samuel came out at the same time. Chloe approached them and asked eagerly, "How did it go? Can we leave now?"Samuel let out a long sigh. "Yes, everything is fine. The urine test came back negative, and they identified the person who placed the package through the surveillance footage."Her tightly clenched heart found relief, and she exclaimed indignantly, "Who was it? How despicable!""It was Jonathan's subordinate, Isaac," Samuel replied.In other words, Jonathan had orchestrated all of this. According to the surveillance footage, Isaac sneaked into Joseph's office this morning. Although the culprit was arrested, he refused to admit that he was acting on Preston's orders, but due to the evidence from the urine test and Isaac's incoherent statements, the police had no authority to detain Joseph.Chloe was spe
Joseph glared at Jonathan, his gaze as sharp as a blade.Jonathan instinctively cowered. He lost his previous confidence, and softly protested, "There's no need to go through all that trouble. If you don't want me back on the board, then I won't return. After all, you're the one in control of the Whitman Group. What right do I have to object?""I'm the one in control of the Whitman Group, but I'm also your older cousin. Uncle Pres is right. I shouldn't always dwell on your shortcomings and should try to discover your strengths instead," Joseph said, a smile playing on his lips.With that, he promptly contacted the board of directors, as well as the finance and project teams. In less than an hour, everyone arrived at the family home. In front of everyone, a meeting was held. Jonathan had been on the board for five years and had been involved in seven projects. Out of those, six projects incurred losses totaling about a hundred thousand dollars. Only one project was profitable, but th