Chloe felt a bit shaky in front of the hulk of a man before them. "Don't do anything rash, Joseph," she murmured, "We're clearly outnumbered." Joseph's fists clenched, his eyes filled with a chilling emptiness. Apparently, he wasn't hearing her. Anxious, Chloe instinctively shielded her stomach with one hand, the other slipping into her bag to grab a can of pepper spray from her bag, ready for whatever came their way.The Amer buyer glared at them, practically spitting with rage. "What's your problem?!""Who gave you permission to bring coffins here?" Joseph spat back. Emerald Heights was a wealthy neighborhood and highly sought-after for its school district. Property prices had skyrocketed in recent years, making it tough for even the affluent to buy a place. But this man, whose funds to purchase the house were questionable, had turned it into a graveyard. What was he thinking? "It's my house! I can do whatever the hell I want! It's none of your—" His words cut off as Joseph
When they arrived at the hospital, they found Xavia was confined to a separate ward. Despite its small size, it had everything she could need. It was clear that Harold had simply locked her away without mistreating her. Seeing Joseph walk in, Xavia was quick to put two and two together. Vanya must have tipped off Octavia."Joe, I can't stay cooped up here. The meds I need are only available at Dahlia Hospital. You've got to get me out," she pleaded.Chloe blinked and watched the whole drama unfold, feeling a hint of satisfaction bubble up within her. She couldn't help but silently cheer Harold on, 'Way to go, Grandpa!'"Okay," Joseph replied, "I'll get you out of here." He had to admit Xavia was right. This private hospital didn't have the variety of medications and equipment that Dahlia Hospital boasted. At his words, Xavia swiftly got out of bed and followed him out. Suddenly, as if she just noticed Chloe, she smiled warmly. "Oh, Ms. Chloe, I didn't notice you there."Chloe s
Chloe had always been skilled at telling lies, and this time was no exception. She nodded, her lips forming a playful pout as she said, "Alright, alright, I won't leave you. Now let go. My chin's starting to hurt."Joseph kept his eyes locked on her, his hand showing no signs of loosening. Instead, his grip got even tighter, causing his knuckles to pale slightly.Feeling the searing pain in her chin, Chloe pushed against his chest, trying to put some space between them. "It really hurts. If you don't let go, I... mmm!"Before she could finish her sentence, he abruptly leaned down and sealed her lips with his own. The intensity of the kiss was anything but gentle, as if he desired to possess every inch of her, to claim her completely.Chloe found herself almost suffocating under the force of his kiss, barely managing to pull away. She tried to resist him, but that only made Joseph more intense. His strong hand firmly held the back of her head, leaving no room for escape. In the end,
Joseph came to a halt, his gaze locked onto Desmond. "Her name’s Yelena Sullivan. Do you know her?"Desmond shook his head and replied without any hesitation. "No, I don’t."Disappointment flickered in Joseph's eyes, and he swiftly changed the subject, avoiding the topic altogether.An hour later, he came out of the Sullivan estate. As he reached the entrance, he encountered Noah, who had just returned. Noah's steps were hurried, his face unusually tense. Upon seeing Joseph casually walking out as if nothing had happened, his heart skipped a beat."What brought you here today, Mr. Joseph?"Joseph squinted slightly, observing the beads of sweat on Noah's nose, and a faint smile played on his lips. "As a kid, you shouldn't meddle in adult affairs. Did you deliberately rush back home?""I'm worried you'll go running to my grandfather and accuse me of trying to steal your wife.""You can't steal my wife," Joseph said, his tone exuding arrogance and pride.Noah smiled faintly. "Hone
"Even if I can't tolerate it, what can I do?""Tell him you're pregnant! He needs to know that he's the kid’s father!""Even if he wants this child and asks me to keep it, I won't let my child share a father with Xavia's child."Emily pursed her lips. "Can't he let Xavia raise the child alone?""The kid is innocent.""And so are you," Emily said with a choked voice as she embraced Chloe. "I can be the child's godmother and help you raise them, but I still feel bad for you. You're kind and wonderful. Since childhood, Benjamin and Karen have treated you poorly, and now when they’ve finally received the punishment they deserve, Xavia appeared and ruined your happy life. It's so unfair to you."Chloe patted her shoulder and sighed. "Life is unpredictable, but at least I still have you. Besides, things are much better now than before."Apart from the difficulty of letting go of her feelings, there was not much else to worry about."Do you still love Joseph?" Emily asked."It's not
Emily's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Yes, please!""I give you his number, but the rest is up to you," Chloe said."Okay!"Both of them spoke in hushed tones, so Noah remained oblivious to their conversation. He handed the food to Chloe, and when he noticed the new lavish furniture in the apartment, a knowing smile crept across his face. If Joseph knew that he stayed here as well, he probably would not have bothered purchasing new furniture for Chloe."Well, enjoy your breakfast. I have morning classes, so I have to go now."Chloe subtly nudged Emily. "You have work too, right? You can go downstairs together.""Right, right!" Emily quickly swallowed the sandwich she was chewing and cast a somewhat bashful glance at Noah. "Let's go.""Sure," Noah agreed.As they stepped into the elevator, Emily attempted to strike up a conversation. "What year of graduate school are you in?""I'm in my first year," Noah replied."I see. It's tough to find a job these days. Having a master's
“Exactly. Come on, let's use your stink bombs to teach her a lesson!"Ginny nodded eagerly and swiftly made her way into the courtyard, hurling all three stink bombs in Xavia’s direction.Xavia watched as the plastic balloon-like objects rapidly inflated. Then, with a loud “pop,” they exploded, releasing a pungent and repulsive odor that permeated the air. For a moment, she felt as if she had fallen into a stinky sewer."Hahaha! You're a stinky egg! Stinky egg!" Ginny mercilessly taunted, reveling in her mischief.Natalie had grown tired of Xavia's constant pretentiousness and her constant display of a high-class demeanor as if she were a wealthy young lady despite being just a violinist. Now, Xavia's Image was completely tarnished. Even the passing house helpers showed expressions of disgust and kept their distance.Natalie could not help but cover her nose playfully, unable to contain her amusement. "Xavia, you stink to high heavens! How many months has it been since you’ve take
"I want to make it up to you. Let's have a wedding. I won't let you suffer the slightest grievance."What other women had, his woman should have it too. Not only that, but it should be the grandest and most romantic wedding in the world.Her heart quivered. "When did I ever mention marrying you?""Although we're currently in a cooling-off period, I'm confident that we'll reconcile. Once we reconcile, the fake marriage we had before won't count. And naturally, we’ll get married, have a wedding, and host a party."Listening to these words, Chloe's eyes shimmered like precious gems, and she could not help but envision it. Every woman dreamt of wearing a wedding dress, and she was no exception."Alright, let’s go with what you said."She was going to follow her heart this time. Even if they were destined not to live together in the future, at least she could say she was once his bride.*As Xavia came out with her ID card, she overheard Joseph and Chloe discussing taking wedding ph