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
Joseph was stunned for a moment before saying, "Hazel’s probably talking nonsense. Xavia may not lead an upright personal life, but she doesn't have a strong background. She comes from a rural background, and there's no reason for her to have any connection with Duskfall. If there was even a slight possibility of that, I'd have noticed it five years ago."Chloe was a little annoyed. "Then come over now and we can listen to the recording together.""Sure, let me finish up this document and I'll be there in about half an hour.""Okay, I'll be waiting for you," Chloe replied.Chloe estimated that it would take Hazel about half an hour to make a round trip. Fifteen minutes later, Hazel called Chloe to let her know she was already back."That was quick. Didn't you go back to your house?" Chloe asked."Of course not. I wouldn't leave such an important thing at home," Hazel replied.Chloe thought her reasoning was sound. "Then come up.""No, you come down. Let's meet in a public place
Upon hearing these words, an officer glanced at the pale-faced Chloe and gestured to his colleague to look for the evidence. After a few minutes of searching, they found the call records between Chloe and Hazel and a notification of the 30 thousand dollar deposit."Ms. Chloe, please come with us to the station and give us your statement," one of the officers requested."It wasn't me. I didn't do it!" Chloe explained desperately.Edgar's voice boomed as he pointed accusingly, "This was you! You were envious of Hazel and feared that she would snatch Mr. Joseph away from you!""Shut up!" Joseph roared as he stared coldly at Edgar.Startled, Edgar trembled and begrudgingly kept his mouth shut."Calm down, Mr. Joseph. There's no need to get so worked up. Or perhaps you’re feeling guilty?" Victor taunted sarcastically.Ignoring him, Joseph tightly held Chloe's hand and said to the police, "We would like to call our lawyer.""Go ahead, sir," the officer replied.Edgar tensed up upon
As someone who was a notorious money-grubber, even Samuel could not stand Edgar's audacious attitude. He sneered, "Hazel’s barely been dead for three hours, and you're already eager to profit from her death. It's a great sorrow to have you as a brother!""You don't understand," Victor retorted, "Once a person dies, they can't come back to life. If her death can serve a purpose, she would find it honorable in the afterlife.""Tigers never devour their own cubs, and siblings should never deceive each other. Keep in mind that karma has a way of coming back around. Victor, oh, Victor. Your father bestowed you with such a name, hoping you'd always emerge victorious. But the truth is, you've never once triumphed over me. Doesn't the name 'Victor' now seem like a cruel jest? Perhaps it's because your numerous transgressions are catching up with you, and now you're facing the consequences?"Victor was left speechless, his face turning red with embarrassment. "Hmph! Do you still have the lux
After Chloe calmed herself, she realized that the place she was in resembled the villa she lived in while overseas five years ago. However, upon closer inspection, the exterior scenery was different. She realized something and froze."Did you build a villa identical to the one I stayed in five years ago?" she asked.Noah was busy bandaging himself. Upon hearing her question, he replied, "Yeah, doesn't it look almost identical?"Chloe's gaze swept over every item in the room, and she admitted that she was touched. She turned back to Noah and looked at him gently as if she had returned to the time when she simply treated him as a little brother."How did you convince Tiffany to cooperate with you?"Tiffany had made her move while Noah distracted Desmond."I just told her about it, and she agreed."Chloe asked, "Do you think you’re treating her fairly?"Noah said flatly, "I’ll compensate her."Compensate? How? Chloe thought that youth was the most precious thing in the world, but
In the Whitman family home, Joseph went to deal with a bunch of urgent company matters after putting Jasper to sleep. By the time he finished, it was already past three in the morning. He contemplated calling Chloe to ask about Noah's situation, but thinking it might disrupt her sleep, he abandoned the idea.When Joseph woke up the next day, it was already half past six. He recalled Chloe mentioning that Exotic Star had a new product launching today and that she would have to wake up early. He reached for his phone on the table, intending to call her.However, his hand slipped and the phone fell to the floor. The loud thud caused his heart to tremble. He stared at the shattered phone screen as he got a bad feeling. He grabbed his spare phone and quickly dialed Chloe's number. After ringing for some time, a cold, mechanical voice informed him that there was no one available to answer at the moment. Without hesitation, he immediately headed to the Sullivan Manor. When Joseph got ther
“Yes, Grandpa, and I hope you won't stop me when the time comes," Noah said. "You're not discussing this with me. You're just informing me!" Desmond said exasperatedly. "I'm sorry, Grandpa.”Desmond hemmed and hawed for a long while, at a loss for words. He seemed to age ten years as he stared into the distance through the window. After a while, he said, "I've already had someone contact doctors abroad regarding your condition, so don't worry. All you have to do now is just focus on recovering. Don't give up so soon."Sensing Desmond's determination, Noah's eyes filled with tears. He too wished to spend a few more years with his grandfather.When they arrived at the Sullivan manor, the foreign doctors had replied. Upon learning that the renowned healer, Z, had treated Noah but only achieved limited success, they decided not to intervene.Noah was not discouraged by this. He comforted Desmond and said, "Grandpa, I would like to go abroad for a few days. It's been a long time sin
Half an hour later, Desmond and Noah walked out of the ward together.Desmond said, "The doctor told you to stay in the hospital for a few more days, so why don't you just listen? If something happens to you again, they can treat you immediately."Noah smiled warmly and said, "It's okay. The medical equipment at home is sufficient."Desmond sighed. It would be good if Noah stayed at home as well. At least there would be more pairs of eyes on him.Desmond instructed the driver to come to the hospital’s basement car park. When he hung up the phone, he looked around the corridor and wondered, "Wasn't Chloe just sitting here? Where is she?"Noah did not say anything and just lowered his head."And where's Tiffany too? Call her. We need to go home," Desmond said as he took his phone out to call Chloe.However, Chloe did not answer his call. Noah did not call Tiffany. Instead, he said, "Her brother had something to discuss with her, so he came by and brought her home. Maybe Chloe ha
Chloe looked at Tiffany and said sarcastically, "Not everyone is willing to contribute their entire life knowing that the other person doesn't like them."Tiffany had a heart problem. She might die at any moment, yet she chose to live around someone who did not love her back. Chloe often marveled at the greatness of love, but she would never possess such a sacrificial spirit.Tiffany laughed coldly. "It’s because I have compassion and you don't. When Xavia died before your eyes, you just coldly stared at her body."Chloe raised her head sharply, glared at Tiffany, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Xavia took my child, stole my man, and wrecked my marriage! She nearly got me killed several times! If she hadn’t died, it might have been me! I should've celebrated her death with fireworks! None of you know what I've been through, so stop pointing fingers at me!"At first, she had felt responsible for Xavia's death, but she had since come to her senses. Xavia's death had nothing to
Desmond was taken aback that he even forgot his cane and almost tripped on the carpet. He quickly got back up and headed for the second floor. The butler immediately called for an ambulance while the other housekeepers guided the panicked guests away.Chloe furrowed her brows, following Desmond into Noah's bedroom. The curtains were drawn tightly, blocking out all light. But just standing at the door, one could detect the strong scent of rust from inside.A helper flipped a switch, and the room was flooded with light. The wooden furniture was neatly arranged while neatly folded clothes sat on the sofa.Chloe looked around but did not see Noah. She then looked toward the bathroom and her face sank.Tiffany pointed to the bathroom and said, "He's in there."Desmond trembled as he pushed open the bathroom door. Inside was a mess, with red stains covering the floor. Noah was in the bathtub, his wet clothes clinging to his body. His arms hung limply over the tub's edge, and his head sl
Chloe did not know how to answer."Say something. You wanted her dead, right? Are you happy now that she is dead?!” Kenneth shouted angrily at her, his eyes bloodshot and his gaze piercing.He was so loud that it drew the attention of many nearby. Callum and Joseph rushed over, and Joseph shielded Chloe behind him. He pushed Kenneth back several steps and said sternly, "Never speak of that woman in front of Chloe again. Otherwise, there'll be consequences!""Hah! Are you protecting a murderer?" Kenneth laughed. "Oh yeah, you’re both responsible for Xavia's death after all."Smack!Callum slapped Kenneth across the face, instantly silencing him. "Get a grip, Ken! Xavia deserved to die. Stop embarrassing yourself in front of Chloe.”Kenneth held his face as he muttered, "Yeah, you're right… Xavia should’ve died. She was evil. She deceived and took advantage of me… She should die..."Then why was he so tormented over her death? He could not sleep or eat. He knew Xavia deserved th
Joseph frowned. "Of course not. Her death has nothing to do with you. Promise me you won’t think such thoughts."The unexpected turn of events caught both Chloe and him off guard. Xavia clearly wanted to haunt Chloe forever by killing herself in front of her. Although he felt shocked, he was not deeply shaken. After all, he had not witnessed Xavia's jump, and Xavia probably thought that the third floor was not enough to kill her. After all, being in the hospital for treatment was better than being detained by the police.Chloe looked at Joseph with vacant eyes and smiled bitterly. "You're right. It’s good that she's finally dead. She got what she deserved, and I should be happy," she said."Exactly. Even if she didn't jump, the police would’ve arrested her," Joseph said gently, "It's my fault for asking you to buy us some time. If she comes back as a ghost to haunt you, I'll stop her."Joseph, Tyson, and a few officers had arrived just moments after Xavia jumped. He had brought a g
Everyone erupted into gasps. As a deafening crash came from below, the staff scattered. Some ran downstairs to try and rescue Iris. Some who had rushed to the windows shouted anxiously, "She's still alive!"Everyone around Chloe was running as her mind was filled with an endless ringing. The whole world became a blur. She never imagined that things would end like this. The meeting hall was on the third floor. It was not too high, but it could be fatal if one were to land on their head. Everyone's accusatory gaze fell on Chloe, and the crowd started to murmur."Damn, how could she do this to Iris? Do you think she’ll be haunted by nightmares tonight?""Yeah, why does she insist that Iris is Xavia?""What if Iris dies? Won’t Ms. Chloe indirectly become a murderer?""Do you think Iris will come for revenge in the middle of the night when she dies?"Something inside Chloe snapped, and she shouted, "It wasn't me! What she did has nothing to do with me!"Her outburst silenced the ro