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
Chloe seethed with anger. "What does that have to do with me? Are you justifying your father's infidelity?"‘Jonathan doesn’t have the courage to confront Joseph, so he's taking it out on me. What a coward!’"It's normal for men to have affairs. It’s not like they abandoned their family and children!"‘Father had only made one mistake that every man in the world would make.’Despite the pain from her scalp being pulled, Chloe fought to raise her head. With defiance, she spat in Jonathan's face. "Tch! You make me sick!"Since when was the minimum standard for a marriage that a man did not abandon his family considered the greatest act of kindness? How laughable.Jonathan's body tensed with anger. With a fierce and ferocious expression, he raised his hand, intending to strike.Chloe closed her eyes in fear, anticipating the blow.However, just in the nick of time, a cup of scalding hot coffee flew out from the crowd, hitting Jonathan's head with precise aim. He was scalded and ha
Joseph paid no heed to her words as if he were deaf and stomped on the accelerator.Chloe exclaimed, "Hey, why are you speeding up?"Joseph shot back, "Why was Noah at Oceanic Residence wearing pajamas?""He's studying at a nearby university and stays there for convenience." For a moment, Joseph felt the urge to punch the steering wheel. He gritted his teeth and asked, "When did he move in?""I don't know. Probably around the same time as me."The air around Joseph turned oppressively dark, and the knuckles of his hand on the steering wheel whitened from the tension. "You're moving back to the villa today.""Why?""Noah has ulterior motives toward you."Chloe chuckled helplessly and asked, "Where's your evidence?""Isn't it suspicious that he chose to live in the same apartment as you?""He moved there to pursue his postgraduate studies. I don't have the charm to control which university he attends."Joseph asserted confidently, "He had a premeditated plan and made careful preparation
When those words were spoken, Hazel's crying intensified, her innocent and youthful appearance tugging at people’s heartstringsMeanwhile, Chloe crossed her arms, her red lips slightly curved as she watched Hazel with a twinkle in her eye. She truly admired women like Hazel and Ava and wondered how they could shed tears on command. Could they have been faucets in their past lives?Looking at Hazel, Joseph became somewhat annoyed and said, "Leslie, compensate her three months' salary worth."Hazel was stunned and she said in a hushed voice, "Mr. Joseph, it's not about the money...""Then why are you crying?"They had met twice, and twice she had cried. Crying once could evoke sympathy, but crying repeatedly would only make people annoyed. Moreover, he disliked women who wept incessantly in the workplace."I...I want to stay with Fairlight, and I promise to perform well. Please don't fire me, Mr. Joseph..." Hazel pleaded pitifully."Your brother is helping Preston sue us. We have
Chloe was stunned. She thought her ears or her brain were malfunctioning as she asked in disbelief, "100 thousand dollars?""Yes, 100 thousand.""You're not worth such a price."'She really should’ve thought it over before putting the bite on me,' Chloe thought."I assure you that I'm definitely worth it," Hazel replied resolutely. Chloe raised an eyebrow. "Give me a reason." "It’ll save you a lot of trouble if I don't join Fairlight. The moment my face appears there, you'll feel a sense of crisis,” Hazel responded with full confidence."Fine, go ahead," Chloe replied dismissively, lowering her gaze to the computer screen, unwilling to waste any more time on Hazel."Aren't you afraid in the slightest?" "The fact is that you can't even get into Fairlight, so giving you 100 thousand would be pointless, wouldn't it? I'm not an idiot," Chloe said with a helpless smile. "I’m not finished!" Hazel roared in frustration. "Fine, go on." "When I had an interview with the Whitma