Thankfully, Lucas got there in time and instructed the security guards to drive the reporters away. He then led her to the safety of the elevator."I'm afraid those reporters won't budge for the day. You’ll have to leave through the back door later."Chloe knitted her brows slightly. "Got it. Is Joseph very busy today?" Lucas nodded firmly. "Yes, he's been having meetings with the executives. Someone opposes the motion of dismissing Preston from the board. They think it's bad for Fairlight’s reputation.""Yes, it kind of is,” Chloe replied honestly.Lucas gave her a strange look. 'I wasn’t expecting her to be so kind. Octavia has targeted her many times, yet she doesn’t hold a grudge against Octavia's family.'"Dismissing Preston is ideal but it'd be better to do it quietly and not let everyone learn about it." Preston and his family were ungrateful pests. They leeched off Joseph but never once showed gratitude toward him. Joseph might as well give up such relatives.Lucas wa
A stalemate ensued. Chloe could no longer hear Joseph's retorts. Subconsciously, she was enlightened—Edgar had been telling the truth."What are you waiting for, Lucas?" Gloominess spread through Joseph's eyes, his whole body exuding a cold aura. "Drag this madman out!"Noticing that he had achieved his goal, Edgar sneered and left without any prompting from Lucas. The latter did not dare to linger either. He gently closed the door and hurriedly left the warzone.Joseph wanted to take Chloe's hand but the latter shifted her body and dodged him.He said helplessly, "That was all in the past. Just let it go." "But Xavia is still in our lives right now. She's not the past."Chloe was irritated by the fact that Xavia would appear from time to time. She felt that Noah was right. A love affair should only concern two people, so why was there a third party?"She’ll become part of the past once she has given birth to the child."Chloe stared straight at him. "Will her child become a p
The deep crease between Joseph's brows slowly smoothed out. He picked up the cup of tea and gulped it down."Where did she go?"Lucas pointed at the back door fire escape.Joseph nodded before hurriedly going after her.Shaking his head helplessly, Lucas felt that Joseph should be so tough since he should be coaxing her.When Joseph reached the back door, Chloe was nowhere to be found. He frowned and decided to call her."Mr. Joseph."He suddenly heard a gentle voice that sounded shy and surprised. He turned around and saw Hazel standing in front of him, her white T-shirt and pleated skirt setting off her pureness.Joseph narrowed his eyes. "What are you doing here?"Hazel grasped the hem of her shirt and asked anxiously, "Didn't my father come to you?" "Yes, he just left." "I'm sorry, Mr. Joseph. Please allow me to say sorry on his behalf." Her bow was sincere as she expressed her apology. "It's fine as long as you stop him from making a scene here again," Joseph stated
Chloe closed her eyes. She then looked up at Hazel after a flash of understanding, her eyes ice-cold. "Your father left, and then you came. What the hell do you two want? Are you done here?"Hazel was frightened, so she explained timidly, "I'm here to explain. There's nothing else.""Are you here to explain or to get close to Joseph? I'm sure you know your own intentions."Hazel was not a virtuous woman since she was entangled with a married man like Preston.Joseph was hit by a wave of displeasure. "Watch your tongue.""Are you feeling sorry for her?" Chloe did not hide the sarcasm in her voice."Chloe…" he said her name slowly as anger and helplessness engulfed him. She was the only woman he cared about, but she still doubted him."Please don't fight because of me. I'll leave now," Hazel hurriedly chimed in."Go, and don't just say that for show. Don't be trying to fish for his compassion." With her arms over her chest, Chloe shot Hazel a fierce glare as if she had seen throu
Joseph tilted his head, his face expressionless and his gaze indifferent. "Did they go to you for the lawsuit?"Samuel was Joseph's high school classmate. After Joseph went abroad to establish his business, the Whitmans thought that he and Samuel had ceased contacting each other."Of course not. I’m too expensive for them to hire." Samuel looked proud but a look of disdain engulfed him soon after. "Jonathan hired the second best—that lawyer who is always one level weaker than me."In the law industry, Samuel sat in the top spot while Victor Cottrell was in second.Joseph tilted his head and snorted. "Victor Cottrell?"“Right on the money.""His father came here to make a scene today."Samuel reacted. "So, this family knows Preston? Are they on the same boat?""Yes, they're the ones who will sink or swim together."Samuel poured a glass of water and swiftly gulped it down. "What's your plan?" Joseph shot his friend with a cold, scornful glare. "Can't you handle it?""Yes, I
"Are you badmouthing me?"The bedroom door abruptly swung open, revealing a tall and handsome man exuding an air of dignity and aloofness. However, the sight of him holding a ladle in his hand seemed oddly endearing, creating a delightful contrast.Chloe's almond-shaped eyes widened as she stared at him, momentarily taken aback. "When did you get here?""An hour ago.""Are you a ghost? How did you enter my apartment without making a sound?!"Joseph adopted an innocent expression. "I saw you sleeping so peacefully, and I didn't want to disturb you. I never realized you’re such a deep sleeper."A flicker of emotion passed through Chloe's eyes. "I’m exhausted today."Joseph felt his heart melt. Lately, he had been consumed by numerous responsibilities, leaving him with little time to be with her. And today, he had even upset her."I've prepared some dishes. Come out and eat."Chloe did not refuse as she was famished. She took a seat at the table while Joseph brought out the metic
Chloe’s eyes turned red as she heard his response and a surge of emotions overwhelmed her. Tears welled up in her eyes, cascading down her cheeks with a gentle pitter-patter sound. Her once radiant and delicate face now resembled a rain-soaked lotus flower, evoking a sense of pity and melancholy. Her appearance alone had the power to melt anyone's heart.Even if Joseph were to comply with her request, she knew deep down that she could not expect him to call Hazel a piece of shit. All she wanted was a clear and unwavering stance from him. Frustration and hurt surged within her, and she shouted at him, "Get out! I don't want to see you anymore!"How could Joseph dare to leave her? He was taken aback by Chloe's outburst and tried to wipe away her tears, feeling flustered and confused. "I didn't hurt you or scold you. Why are you suddenly crying?"Chloe forcefully pushed him away, her voice trembling with frustration. "You never stand up for me. You took Hazel's side. She’s probably you
Joseph could not understand. "Will sending this text actually make Chloe happy?""Absolutely, I guarantee it.""Then get me Hazel's number. I don't have it."Although it seemed unnecessary, he was willing to do it if it would make the dumbo happy.At 8 o'clock in the evening, Hazel received a message. As she read its contents, her face contorted in anger. She reassured herself, ‘Chloe must be using Joseph's phone to send this! Joseph is a noble and cultured person. He would never utter such vulgar and indecent words.'*At this moment, Xavia learned that Hazel had gone to Fairlight to find Joseph. She delicately peeled off her face mask, revealing a sly smile as she softly chuckled, "She wants a piece of the action too?"Vanya said, "Seems like it.""She’s overestimating herself. Even if I let her do as she pleases, she doesn’t hold a candle to Chloe."Hazel was a pawn that S had arranged for and deployed as bait three years ago. The purpose was to test Xavia’s position in Jos