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
Joseph calmed down and pushed the bowl of salad back to her.Chloe said, "I'm full."He raised his brows. "Do you want to go to bed or take a walk?" "It's past ten. By the time we wash up, it'll be almost midnight. Let's just go to bed. That way, we can wake up early and do something fun tomorrow.”"Hmm."The cobblestones on the path gleamed in the moonlight. Under the streetlamp, their shadows stretched out."By the way, Aunt Tavia came with Xavia. Did you know?" Chloe suddenly remembered and filled him in.Annoyed, Joseph knitted his brows. "I'll make them leave now."But Chloe was not up for a confrontation. "Isn't it too late now? Let's deal with it tomorrow.""Fine, tomorrow it is." He did not want to spoil his mood either.They walked a bit more and entered the hotel.Xavia emerged from a corner of the cobblestone path behind them. Her charming face twisted with spite as she clenched her fists. She had thought Chloe was kind, but turned out she was a hypocrite, compla
Chloe shook her head. "Forget it. I can do it on my own."Joseph's smoldering looks were certainly distracting. It just went to show, if one has great charms, these small issues could be ignored. After a brief pause, Joseph rolled up his sleeves and sat beside Lucas. "I'll do it." Lucas and Chloe were floored. They watched the usually refined man tackle a mundane task, yet, it felt oddly normal. This was Joseph's first time shelling prawns for someone else, but he was quick and nimble. The first prawn he shelled was a bit of a mess, but the second one looked much better. By the third, the prawn was peeled perfectly—practically a work of art. Emily was impressed that he took her advice to heart, so her opinion of him shot up. ‘He clearly cares about Coco.’Meanwhile, Chloe stared at the prawns on her plate before she playfully took out some cash. "Here's a tip for you." Joseph raised his brows in mock surprise as he accepted it. "Thank you, my lady, but that's kind of low. I c