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
Samuel was momentarily stunned. "I forgot about it."Harold had served in the military his entire life and achieved great success. Though he had retired a few years ago and his official position was no longer active, his military rank remained.Chloe had not committed any wrongdoing, so it was not hard to get her out. *After knowing that she would be released, Chloe's heart filled with joy, and the lingering anxiety finally subsided.She followed the officer to sign the necessary documents. During the process, she noticed two other policemen escorting a woman, presumably someone who had just finished giving her statement.The woman possessed long, sleek tresses that shimmered with luster, reaching down to her waist. She kept her head down, her hair acting as a veil and concealing her identity. Though not in her youth, her remarkable demeanor gave off an aura of elegance befitting a wealthy woman.The officer filled his colleague in on the situation. "Caught stealing in a publi