After enduring a bout of nausea in the restroom, Chloe felt a bit better and decided to step out. But as she pushed open the door, Joseph was standing right outside, his eyes dark and swarming with a myriad of emotions."I saw the photos," he said.Chloe stood there in a daze, and then she saw Joseph holding her phone tightly in his hand."I can explain. It’s not what you think. Icarus and I are not—""You've disappointed me greatly," Joseph interrupted her, "I asked you many times today, giving you plenty of opportunities to tell me, yet you didn't say a word."'Am I truly that undeserving of her trust? Does she really prefer to carry this burden alone or seek Tyson's help rather than turning to me?'As she heard his words, her heart tightened in her throat. Believing he was angry, she said, "Please believe me. Nothing happened between Icarus and me that day. They forced me to take off my clothes. If you don't believe me, I can call Icarus right now to prove it."“Enough!" Jose
Chloe's hand froze in mid-air, and after a brief pause, she slowly lowered it."How long do I have to wait?"“About an hour.”"Okay."She let out a long sigh and walked to the window, opening it to take in the view of the backyard. Toto had been brought home, and at that moment, Toto was joyfully playing with Oreo.Suddenly, a thought struck Chloe. Since the time Xavia sent Oreo here, she had never bothered to visit or show any concern for the dog. The few times she came here were just to cause her trouble. This behavior led Chloe to suspect that even sending Oreo was part of Xavia's calculated scheme.*On the highway from Cloude to Aesper.Sitting in a van, Vanya spoke respectfully as she reported to the person on the other end. Ten minutes later, she ended the call. The driver peered at the license plate of the car in front of them and asked, “Hey Van, up ahead. Doesn’t this car belong to the guy who ruined Xavia's plan?"Vanya leaned forward, trying to see inside the car,
Vanya was instantly petrified, unable to believe her eyes.'Gabriel is with Joseph? This isn't good.'Despite the chance to deal with Gabriel, Vanya knew she could not afford to confront Joseph at this moment. S had warned her that Joseph had initiated an investigation into their activities, making it a difficult time for any direct confrontation.Gritting her teeth, she ordered, "Retreat!"Without delay, the subordinate stepped on it, the vehicle barely holding together after the collision. Inside, Vanya felt the lingering effects of the impact. Her head throbbed, and she was overcome by dizziness and nausea.Unable to contain her frustration, she growled, "Stop these damn modifications!"Their van had already been professionally modified for comfort and space, even though its outward appearance looked ordinary and aged. Yet, this fool had gone and modified it further, wasting all the good setups.Gabriel watched the departing van and commented, "They just left like that? I hat
Their intimate connection lasted for a long moment with them moving from the bean bag to the bed. Only when the atmosphere around them was fully charged with their desire did Chloe weakly push Joseph away."Where have you been all day?""I went to Cloude with Tyson. We found the guy who leaked your photos. All of them have been destroyed," Joseph replied.Chloe was stunned. "Who was it?""He's with that masked woman, but he's just a low-ranking lackey who doesn't know much."Pressing her lips together tightly, Chloe fixed her gaze on him and asked, "Why did you help me if you were mad at me?""Are those two things contradictory?" Joseph shot back. "Then why did you lock me in?" she asked, her frown deepening."I locked you up so that you could reflect on your mistakes. When faced with a problem, why didn't you tell me immediately? As your husband, it's my responsibility to help you overcome any difficulties and protect you," Joseph said with a displeased squint. "You not only
Emily held back the urge to roll her eyes and said, "I have no intentions of becoming a stay-at-home mom, even in the future, so let's not waste each other's time."Rob smirked and consoled her, "Don't worry. I won't mind if you become an old hag. It's the inevitable path for women. All of you turn ugly as you age."Offering Rob a fake smile, Chloe said, "Do you really think you're being considerate?""Am I not?" Rob widened his mouth in surprise. "Which man wouldn’t like a young and pretty woman? But I can control myself. It's a matter of loyalty to the family.""No need for that. I make over six and a half grand a month, with additional bonuses at every month-end. My annual income amounts to 78 thousand dollars. I won't give up my job, and I don't need anyone to support me. Rob, let's end our date here."Emily could not bear it any longer and had no desire to continue chatting with him. If it were not for her mother and Rob’s parents knowing each other, she would have taught him
Lucas touched his nose. "Yes, I did. You’re always calling Mr. Joseph a jerk, Emily. I wanted to prove that he isn't."Chloe could not quite understand. Lucas' help did not seem to affect Emily at all. Instead, he seemed to have helped her vent her anger.Joseph had not arrived. She sent him a message, but he said he needed another hour or two.Since they had to wait for him, Chloe and Emily decided to stroll around the other project sites. However, they crossed paths with Noah not long after they started off.Chloe’s eyes lit up. "This is perfect. I have something to discuss with you."Noah had a clean and handsome face. He gave off the vibe of a gentle spring breeze, and he often carried a faint smile that made people feel warm and comfortable."Sure, go ahead."Chloe explained the situation in detail, her tone earnest. "That jewelry was left to me by my mother, and they’re very important to me. I hope you’ll help me find them."Noah fell silent for a while then said in a voic
Chloe stood to the side, eager for a good show. Joseph claimed that the resort was the joint property of both Fairlight and Exotic Star, but Exotic Star had a bigger stake in it. So, Octavia's statement would simply raise criticisms from Joseph.Octavia became tongue-tied upon seeing Noah, she did not want to be embarrassed in public either. She braced herself and blurted out, "How are two suites enough? Why didn't you build more?" "That's my business. If you want in, consider investing." Octavia undoubtedly did not have the money to do this. Her face turned livid. "I was just giving a suggestion. Young people these days don't even take advice from their elders." "Who are you to do so? I don't even know you. Why should I listen to anything you have to say?" Noah shot back, but he did not look mad. It looked like he did not know her at all. A lot of people came and went. Xavia felt awkward and was a little terrified of Noah, so she leaned in and whispered to Octavia, "Let's j
Joseph ignored Chloe's words, glaring daggers at Noah, the vibes coming off him ominous. Noah, with his fair skin and calm demeanor, said, "Shouldn't we respect and take care of women? They're often at a disadvantage in our society."Joseph simply gave him a frosty look. He did not believe in such pompous words.Caught between a rock and a hard place, Chloe did not know how to diffuse the situation. It was getting so tense that neither she nor Noah could handle it. She bit her lip and said in a soft tone, "I'm hungry. Let's go grab something to eat."Joseph shot her a sideways glance, but his expression was cold. Luckily, he did not refuse her.While watching them leave, Noah's gentle and calm facade started to crack. 'Coco seems to be having a rough time. Looks like I need to move up my plans.'*Chloe and Joseph walked into the restaurant without saying a word. She had not eaten anything while accompanying Emily on the blind date, so when the food arrived, she was so hungry t