Chloe's cheeks flushed as she observed Joseph's serious expression. Hastily, she dove under the covers and wrapped herself up tightly. Only her clear eyes peered out to express her protest. “Thanks but no thanks!"She felt unfairly judged as if she were some sort of hooker.'Come on. I'm a woman with integrity, all right?!'The only time she had compromised her principles was when she had impulsively pursued a relationship with Jake's uncle, but that had been a result of a series of misunderstandings.Sensing her shyness, Joseph leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, offering reassurance once more. "Don't worry. I will definitely fulfill your desire tomorrow."Chloe remained silent.*Both of them enjoyed a restful sleep, and even Joseph could not resist staying in bed until eleven in the morning.Chloe had a peaceful night's sleep, and her skin glowed today. Her naturally flawless cheeks, untouched by makeup, were as delicate and smooth as a peeled egg, offering
"I don't know. Benjamin didn't tell me," Chloe replied."You should find some time to ask," Joseph suggested.She sensed something amiss. "What's wrong?"Joseph set down his utensils and scrutinized the woman sitting in front of him, carefully examining her features.Desmond was old, so it posed a challenge to notice any resemblance between him and the twenty-four-year-old Chloe.Averting his gaze, Joseph said lightly. "It's nothing. I'm just curious.""Do you also think I look like Mr. Desmond's daughter?" Chloe asked."I don't know what his daughter looks like," Joseph replied.He was not familiar with the Sullivans. In the past, Desmond was not the only Sullivan in his family. He had a brother named Dominic Sullivan. Dominic had a good relationship with the Gunters, and it was through his introduction that Desmond got to know the Gunters. However, Dominic passed away a few years ago. Joseph had even attended his funeral.Chloe rested her chin on her hand. "I haven't seen he
Chloe's pupils contracted in sudden terror, her face filled with fear.Vanya firmly grasped her shoulder, exerting an immense pressure that rendered her immobile with practiced ease."Don't do anything stupid. Are you not worried about your friend?" she remarked, clapping her hands. At that moment, Icarus was brought in, bound and gagged, with a gun pressed against the back of his head.Chloe took a sharp breath, and cold sweat formed on her forehead. "What do you want?" she asked, her voice trembling."Strip." Vanya's eyes gleamed mischievously. "I want you to take off all your clothes."She bit her lip, unable to hesitate in the face of life and death. With trembling hands, she slowly removed her coat and shirt. However, when it came to her underwear, the overwhelming sense of shame overwhelmed her, freezing her in place. Her eyes reddened with a mixture of fear and humiliation, but tears stubbornly refused to fall.Icarus' heart ached as if being torn apart. He struggled and s
Chloe was stunned. “Why is it important?""In the past decade, a group of outlaws has emerged in the gray zone primarily controlled by Ameria, with Cloude as their secondary base. Their leader’s nickname is Serpent, and his trusted associates often sport a snake tattoo on their feet. However, they seldom engage in activities within Aesper. Can you recall who you've had recent conflicts with recently?"Chloe did not respond immediately but asked another question, "Have you managed to retrieve any fingerprints from the fruit knife?""Yes, I have some prior engagements today, but I plan to deliver the results to Joseph tomorrow," Tyson replied."Could you please show them to me first?" Chloe requested.Tyson nodded, instructing his colleague to take Icarus outside. He then placed a file before Chloe. "After conducting comparisons, the fingerprints belong to a man in his thirties with a criminal history. Most importantly, he was one of the individuals involved in the kidnapping incide
Joseph was caught between tears and laughter. "Xavia doesn't have that kind of power. I haven't said anything, so please don't assume what I’m thinking."Chloe gazed at him intently. "It's not about her personal capabilities, but the people behind her. Besides, she's incredibly beautiful. What man doesn't desire a beautiful woman? They’re attracted to her beauty, and she’s enticed by their power.""If that's the case, would they allow Xavia to bear my child?" Joseph questioned.Chloe fell into silence, unsure of how to respond. Joseph's reasoning made sense. Moreover, even though he did not explicitly say anything, he was clearly troubled by the fact that Xavia was carrying his child.The more Chloe pondered the situation, the more distressed she became. Deep down, she vehemently resisted the idea of her baby and Xavia's child sharing the same father. If that were the case, she would rather not have the child. She could just find another man with a clean background, marry him, and
Joseph's face darkened. "You just need to cooperate with the investigation. Why the fuss?""What do you mean, 'Why the fuss?'" Xavia said, her voice trembling as she began to cry while covering her face. "I was taken away by the police in front of so many people during my concert. How will my fans see me? How will the audience see me? Grandpa already had a poor opinion of me, and now with this incident, I'll never gain his approval."Chloe frowned, finding Xavia’s crying voice grating. "Even without today's incident, you still wouldn't have gained Grandpa's approval."You reaped what you sowed. If Xavia had ever cared about Toto in the first place, none of this would have happened."I didn't..." Xavia's voice cracked, her eyes turning red around the rims. "The police have already proved my innocence. Why are you still so harsh with me? You just want Joe, right? I'll give him back to you. I just want our child to be born safely. Please stop making things difficult for me."In just
The firefighter looked at him seriously and asked, "Are you a family member or a friend of hers?"But before he got an answer, he quickly added, "Regardless of your identity, your main purpose is to calm her down. Don't say anything that might upset her, understand?"Joseph furrowed his brow and nodded."By the way, can you swim?""Yes.""Good. Go ahead."Step by step, Joseph walked toward the sea. The water soaked his suit, clinging to his well-built physique, emphasizing his broad shoulders and long legs. Despite being drenched, he and Xavia exuded an air of elegance and nobility as if they were a pair of fallen celestial beings.One of the people live-streaming with their phone said to Chloe, "I have to admit. Even when all drenched, they make a really good couple.”Chloe felt a sense of discomfort but remained silent."Forget me, Joe. I'm just a cancer patient. You have a long life ahead of you, so don't let me and the child hold you back." Xavia smiled faintly. "If there'
When Xavia heard Chloe’s words, she revealed an indiscernible but arrogant smile. The next second, she went limp and fell into Joseph's arms, who quickly brought her to the ambulance.Chloe clutched his arm and glued her gaze to him. "If I'm pregnant, will you send Xavia to someplace else?"Joseph knitted his brows. "What do you mean? Do you want me to send her child to someplace else too?"Chloe shook her head. "I don't know. I don't want to harm the innocent child, but I just don't want to see her again." She was greatly disgusted and upset with the oath she had just sworn.Joseph patted the back of her hand. "Listen. I can't just ignore my child. I hope you can understand."Chloe stared at him in a trance. ‘That’s true… From Joseph's angle, regardless of who the mother was, the children would call him father…’When the ambulance was ready to leave, Joseph gave her a peck on her tender cheek. "Call Lucas and ask him to pick you up. I'll find you after I've dealt with this."Ch