The driver noticed Chloe's concerns and explained, "Mr. Joseph just returned to the country recently. There’s no other place for him to stay other than the ancestral mansion so he temporarily purchased this house. If you mind it, I can talk to him.""No, no, I don't mind!" She forgot that Joseph had been living abroad for many years. It was normal for him not to have a house here. When she gave it a second thought, living under the same roof seemed like a good option to foster closer ties.As soon as the driver left, Chloe picked up her suitcase and walked into the bedroom next to Joseph's.At half past five in the afternoon, she finished unpacking. She went to the living room and scanned the place. The villa was minimally decorated, with only the essentials for living and there was a lot of sparse, empty space. As the driver had mentioned, it looked like Joseph had just recently moved in.Chloe's eyes fell on the refrigerator. When she opened it, she found that it was fully stocke
Panicked, Chloe quickly exited the food delivery app and began chopping vegetables."Almost ready! Patience is a virtue when it comes to savoring the finest cuisine!"Joseph did not say anything and returned to the study with a cup of water. If he had not seen the burnt broccoli on the table, he might have believed her.Chloe had to admit that food delivery apps were one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century. She transferred all the food from the takeout container onto plates and arranged them nicely. After that, she hid the containers and the bag so that Joseph would not see them.After everything was done, she shouted, "Dinner's ready. Come and eat!"The two sat facing each other at the dining table. Chloe watched Joseph nervously, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she did not see his handsome face frown.As good as food delivery apps were, the truth could not be hidden forever. She knew she had to take the time to enroll herself in some cooking classes a
Joseph watched Chloe trying to make excuses for him despite her pain. His gaze deepened, but no one could tell what he was thinking.Upon hearing this, the doctor looked at Chloe disapprovingly and said, "What’s more important? Work or your health? Don’t you know that health is wealth?""You're right, doctor. I promise that I'll eat on time in the future," she said sheepishly, "So, what do we do now?""I'll administer you an IV drip treatment. Some nurses will come and take you to the ward," the doctor said before turning to Joseph and handing him a medical bill. "As for you, go settle the bill."Without saying anything, Joseph took the bill from the doctor and left for the first floor. Looking at his tall figure, Chloe sighed. Not only had she failed to prepare a meal for him today, but he also had to send her to the hospital.There were many people in the hospital, and Chloe was transferred from the emergency room to a regular ward after she was better.After paying the bill, J
Nathan stroked his chin and glanced at Joseph standing beside him."Do you know her?" he asked."Yeah," Joseph replied noncommittally."So, what are you waiting for? Go be the hero and save the damsel in distress," Nathan teased playfully, "Can you stand watching a weak woman face this filthy scum alone?""I know her but we're not close."In other words, he was not going to help her.As for the "weak woman" Nathan was talking about, Joseph remembered how effortlessly she had hoisted a heavy suitcase with one hand on the day they got their marriage certificate.Joseph's reaction was within Nathan's expectations. After all, Joseph was never one to meddle in other people's affairs or to be kind and gentle toward women.It was just that Nathan felt a little bit disappointed. The woman standing not far away was gorgeous. With long legs, a slender waist, and blemish-free skin, the simple design of her business suit effortlessly accentuated her perfect figure. Her exposed skin was as
There was a pause on the other end of the line before Benjamin angrily rebuked, "When did I ever ask you to sleep with him? If you can't handle the project, don't make excuses to avoid responsibility!"Chloe frowned and replied, "I didn't. He was the one who touched me—""We've been working on this project for a whole year, and you ruined it at the last moment. Your irresponsible behavior has caused the company significant losses!""It's not my fault! If you don't believe me, you can check the surveillance cameras in the building.""That's enough! No more excuses. Either you take responsibility for the company's losses or you apologize to Mr. Lionel and beg him to sign the contract. This is your last chance!"With that, Benjamin hung up the phone, leaving only the sound of the cold, mechanical dial tone in Chloe's ear.Chloe looked at her phone screen, which displayed the word "Dad," and fell silent. She stood frozen to the spot until a car horn blared out from behind her and she
Chloe was seething with anger.Her emotions had reached their boiling point after days of being suppressed, and the pent-up frustration in her chest made it hard for her to breathe. She had been working tirelessly overseas, putting in long hours and negotiating deal after deal, yet not only was she betrayed in the end, but she could not afford to pay for a meal now.'How dare they do this to me!'Filled with rage, she hailed a cab and headed straight to Artron Enterprise, which was owned by her family.When she arrived, she saw everyone leaving a meeting. Ava was trailing behind Benjamin, asking him questions about his work. Benjamin was gentle and patient as he answered her queries, and they looked like a father and daughter who loved each other deeply.This was an entirely new sight for Chloe, for she had never felt this kind of warmth and affection before. She clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles were turning white. Her eyes stinging with tears, but she maintained a
Ava's eyes lit up when she heard what Chloe said.However, she suppressed her excitement and stepped forward to stop her. "Coco, don't be so impulsive. This is your home. Where will you go if you quit?"I have some savings. I'll give you my bank card when we get home tonight. Consider it your salary, okay?""Why do you still want to help her? If she wants to leave, just let her leave. Nobody wants her here anyway," Benjamin said.He felt frustrated because the deal with Lionel had fallen through and he now had to handle Chloe’s mess. Knowing that Chloe would not apologize to Lionel, he did not want to deal with her anymore. He called for the security guard and ushered Ava into the office.Soon, the guards rushed in and tried to drag Chloe out."Don't touch me! I can walk on my own!"She took a deep breath, straightened her back, and walked out of Artron in big strides. However, she was not expecting to run into Jake, who was here to see Ava.When Jake saw the dark expression on
Emily's shoulders slumped as she said, "I'm sorry, Coco. There's only one position that's suitable for you and we just filled it today."But the headquarters of Fairlight has moved to our country, and it's not far from here. I read online that they're recruiting an Estrenian translation specialist. Your Estrenian is good, and you have the certification. You'll definitely be up to the task. Why don't you give it a try?"Are you talking about the Fairlight Group that made a comeback a few years ago?" Chloe asked, her eyes fixed on Emily."Yes! That's the one!" Emily said as she pointed to the tall building in the north. "It's right there. It's not very far from here. I heard that they offer great benefits. If you land the job, we can go out for dinner every day after work!”Chloe followed Emily's finger and looked to the center of the city, where the tallest commercial building there had been transformed into a structure with two prominent words—Fairlight Group—written in black and g