Lucas knocked on the door of Chloe's office while Abigail stood beside him."Come in," Chloe responded.Lucas entered the room, bringing Abigail before Chloe. "Ms. Chloe, this is Abigail West, the bodyguard Mr. Joseph has arranged for you. She'll be by your side to keep you safe."Abigail took a step forward, slightly bowing her head. "Ms. Chloe."Chloe's gaze shifted from the computer screen and landed on Abigail. The woman was tall, estimated to be around 5.9 feet, with ear-length hair and distinct facial features that gave her a masculine appearance. Standing next to her, Chloe, who was close to 5.7 feet tall, appeared small."Hello, but...you don't have to be with me all the time. Do you have days off?" Chloe asked."Please rest assured, Ms. Chloe. I will keep to myself and won't appear within your line of sight unless called for," Abigail replied.Lucas added, "She will have two days off per month. If you wish to give her a day off, you can arrange it, Ms. Chloe.""All rig
Fairlight.The towering skyscraper reached into the clouds. Fairlight Tower had over a hundred floors, with Joseph's office located on the highest level, almost touching the stars.Xavia stepped into the exclusive elevator belonging to Joseph, with Lucas following closely behind. Just then, a group of employees from the marketing department happened to pass by and saw them before the doors closed. Lucas recognized which department they were from.The group paused and looked at Xavia with mixed emotions. It was rumored that this woman had kicked Chloe away and was now carrying Joseph's child. Some claimed that Joseph and this woman had known each other for a long time, and Chloe was just an unwelcome intruder. They were not privy to Joseph's personal affairs, but they did not perceive Chloe to be the type of person described online.Once the elevator doors closed, Xavia tidied her hair and asked, "Do those people know Chloe?"Seeing that she had noticed, Lucas did not hide the trut
"Calm down, Mr. Scott. I know you can't bear to let go of this excellent marriage opportunity. After all, your fiancee is the daughter of a city councilman. How could you possibly let go of such a great opportunity?" Xavia spoke slowly and leisurely.Gone was the poised and elegant woman standing before Joseph earlier. She now exuded allure in every aspect.Scott Carson reminisced about the time he spent with Xavia and licked his lips, feeling a tinge of nostalgia. "What do you need?"With the staff of Fairlight coming and going nearby, Xavia remained vigilant and said, "I'll call you back in half an hour."*7 PM.Joseph finished his work on time and went to Chloe's office to pick her up. They then headed to the animal hospital together. Toto was steadily recovering, but the injuries this time were severe. It was laying limply in its cage, receiving intravenous fluids."If Toto’s walking isn't affected, the treatment will continue for about a month," the veterinarian said.Jos
It was already the early hours of the morning by the time they left the restaurant. Chloe thought for a moment and tugged at the man's sleeve beside her. "The forum you mentioned earlier is in two days?"The clock had struck past midnight, marking the beginning of a new day."It's on Thursday," he replied.'So it's the day after tomorrow.'When they reached Oceanic Residence, Joseph followed her upstairs and entered her apartment. He scanned the interior, finding it to be modestly furnished with simple amenities. Living in a place like this seemed a bit pitiful.Chloe looked at him suspiciously. "Are you planning to stay overnight?""What do you think?" he retorted.Chloe hesitated and asked, "Can I say no?"Joseph turned his gaze toward her, his hand removing his tie and throwing it on the sofa. "What do you think?" he asked back."I’ll allow you to stay, but you need to keep your distance from me," she stated."Why?" He frowned, seemingly displeased. "You weren't feeling un
Chloe frowned slightly but did not dwell on it. Swiftly taking the money back, she scanned the QR code on the countertop and deposited a thousand dollars. The stall keeper, satisfied upon hearing the notification sound of the payment, handed the photo to Noah."Thank goodness we came here. Otherwise, we would have missed it," Chloe said, raising her eyebrows and smiling at him with a hint of pride. "You see, trusting me was the right choice, wasn't it?"Noah held the old photograph in his hands, gently caressing it with his fingertips. "You knew they were trying to pull a fast one on us, so why did you still give them the money?""Because this photo is important to you. It's priceless in your heart. And besides, recovering something lost and cherished is a joyful event. Since we had the means to do it, there's no point in getting upset over unworthy people," Chloe said, her voice gentle and serene.Her unadorned face remained stunningly radiant. The scattered moonlight cascading up
"I'm attracted to every good-looking person, including you."Scott possessed an attractive appearance, with a tall and well-built physique, and his captivating eyes had the ability to mesmerize anyone who looked into them.Xavia remained doubtful of his words but took the initiative to move closer, gently stroking his face. "Do you want to indulge one last time before getting married?"Scott immediately grasped her intentions and declined her proposal. "Assisting you is the limit of my involvement. Dealing with that woman is beyond what I'm willing to do."The only woman who could accompany Joseph to a public gathering—apart from the one before him—was the newcomer who had made her appearance today. Moreover, Scott's intuition told him that Joseph favored the latter more. He was not foolish enough to involve himself in unnecessary trouble."But besides Joe, no other man has touched that woman. Don't you want to experience it for yourself?" Xavia had applied a light layer of makeup
The staircase leading down was approximately five meters long, a seemingly short distance that could be traversed in just a minute. However, for Chloe, each step Joseph and Xavia took together felt like an endless journey through time. Holding hands, their stride seemed to stretch across centuries, intensifying the pain in Chloe's heart with every passing moment.Overwhelmed by the scene before her, she could no longer endure it. Defiantly, she turned on her heels and walked away, hoping that Joseph would notice her absence and come searching for her."Chloe, stop,"A youthful voice rang out. It was not Joseph, but Noah.Feeling defeated, Chloe turned to face him. "Why did you follow me?""I noticed you didn’t look so good, and since I have nothing to do right now, I thought I'd keep you company and talk," Noah replied.She froze and said listlessly, "Thank you."Even an outsider like Noah could sense her unhappiness. But what about Joseph? Was he aware of her distress?"In a s
Chloe did not feel Noah's actions were anything out of the ordinary, assuming that he was carrying out Desmond's task to gain more exposure to the industry.Following in Scott's footsteps, they entered a conference dining hall. Many people were seated around a large round table, none of whom Chloe recognized except for Joseph. Xavia was present too, sitting by his side as if she were his companion.Chloe's feet felt as if they were rooted to the spot. She could not move a single step forward and a self-deprecating expression spread across her face.Having achieved his goal, Scott intentionally spoke up, "Mr. Joseph, Ms. Chloe is here. Mr. Noah, please have a seat wherever you like."Noah nodded and found an empty chair to sit in.As Joseph caught sight of the two entering together, a slight frown darkened his handsome face. "Come here," he commanded.Chloe looked at the empty seat next to him. If she sat there, he would be sandwiched between Xavia and her.'Who does he think he