Joseph fell into a dilemma. "We don't have any evidence to prove this." He had been dating Xavia for so many years, so he was fully aware of her social and friend circles. Previously, he had his underlings investigate her, but there was nothing suspicious about her except those humiliating love affairs she had during her younger days."A woman's instinct is sometimes more accurate than proof." Chloe flared up in a rage. She felt that Joseph was defending her, so she became stubborn. She had now forgotten why she had come here in the first place. Knock, knock, knock.Someone's knocking interrupted their argument."Come in."Lucas entered the office. He glanced at Chloe before saying to Joseph in slight embarrassment, "Sir, was I interrupting something?" "Just tell me what's wrong." "Umm... I’d like to ask for the rest of the day off."Joseph looked up and scrutinized Lucas with his slender eyes. "Didn't you just get back from a long vacation a few days ago? What do you plan
Chloe glanced at Xavia coldly but said calmly, "Let's ignore her.""But I get so mad whenever I see her." Emily rubbed her fists together, eager to beat Xavia up."It's best to avoid trouble. I don't want to argue with her now. It's meaningless.”It was already the final month. She did not have to create trouble for herself and give Xavia a chance to make use of it."Fine, I'll listen to you." Emily sighed with disappointment."Madam, I advise you not to buy too many clothes for the newborn. They grow up pretty fast. The clothes that fit them may no longer fit them after two months,” the salesperson advised Xavia out of responsibility. "For example, these clothes are quite pretty, and they come in blue and green. You just need to pick one. If you feel conflicted, you can call the baby’s father and ask him about it."Xavia touched the little clothes and inadvertently glanced out of the store. "You're right. Let me ask him about it."Hearing this, Chloe stopped as she was just abo
Emily raised her cup and took a sip of lemon juice, her mind filled with disbelief. "Damn it! That blind date at the resort was an absolute disaster. Rob and the matchmaker exchanged a few words, insinuating that Lucas was my lover. Then, the matchmaker had the audacity to inform my parents.“They pressured me into inviting Lucas over so that they could scrutinize and assess him. And I figured it’d be wiser to shift the dynamics and just ask Lucas for a favor. That way, I can bid farewell to these dreadful blind dates and steer clear of the ensuing troubles."Chloe interjected, her voice laced with reason. "But your parents aren't particularly fond of Lucas. They’ve met him once and were far from impressed.""Yeah, they didn't like him. But if they keep forcing my hand, I'll just tell them it's a done deal," Emily replied.Her parents had set their sights on a son-in-law with a hefty salary and a prestigious government job—requirements that were contradictory. Given Emily’s average
Joseph's gaze fixed on Chloe with profound intensity, sparing any unnecessary explanations. "Victor will be here shortly. By now, he lacks the audacity to fabricate lies."Ten minutes later, Victor entered, clutching a plastic bag. His face bore wounds, and weariness exuded from him as if he had endured a rough time over the past few days."M-Mr. Joseph..." Victor stuttered.Joseph did not even raise his eyes, calmly slicing through the steak on his plate. "Where are the recorders?""Here." Victor emptied the entire contents of the plastic bag onto the table, revealing a minimum of thirty recording devices that closely resembled the one Hazel had brought that day.Chloe furrowed her brows deeply, selecting one of the recorders to listen to. She pressed the play button, only to be greeted by static noise. She patiently continued listening, but the static persisted for three minutes without any additional content.Undeterred, she picked up another recorder. Emily joined in the insp
After finishing dinner, Chloe made her way back to Oceanic Residence. Upon discovering the close proximity of Noah's and Chloe's units, Joseph's handsome face clouded over, and he immediately contacted a moving company.Upon arriving home, Chloe went straight to bed and, in a drowsy state, heard some commotion outside. Too fatigued to open her eyes, she assumed it was Joseph causing a disturbance and chose to disregard it.While the move was underway, Joseph stumbled upon a collection of herbal blends neatly packaged in heatable, ready-for-consumption bags. The outer packaging lacked labels except for the name “Central Hospital.” He squinted his eyes and picked up a bag, giving it a slight shake.Without delay, he reached out to the herbalist. "My wife received some herbal blends for menstrual regulation from the hospital. Can you have them tested?"When it came to herbal remedies, Joseph placed his trust solely in the individuals he sought out.*In a school located in Aesper, t
Vanya refused to back down, saying, "Going abroad is convenient. You have to trust Duskfall’s influence.""Duskfall has nothing to do with me. As I mentioned before, my decisions are based solely on my own interests.” Noah smirked, dismissing her suggestion. "Besides, you haven't proven yourself worthy of my trust."Vanya stared at him, her expression masking her true thoughts. "You’ve surprised me," she said. She had initially pegged Noah as just another pampered rich kid, but she now realized he possessed cunning and a hidden depth for manipulation.She had attempted to ascertain if Eustace was truly in Noah's possession, but her efforts proved inconclusive. Not only that, Noah appeared to be well-informed about Xavia's actions toward Eustace. He had gathered a wealth of information and orchestrated everything from the shadows. Upon reflection, it became evident that dealing with this young man was no less challenging than dealing with Joseph."All right, you can choose the locat
The old herbalist, busy examining a patient, glanced at his assistant and replied, "We'll handle it when we're less busy in the afternoon."Having previously worked at the herb store in Central Hospital during his younger days, the doctor knew that the hospital prescribed only a limited number of medications for regulating menstrual disorders. The prescriptions were likely the same ones that he had left behind and had not changed much since then. There was no need to rush the examination.Upon hearing this, the assistant moved on to other tasks.*After tidying up, Chloe opened the wardrobe and found that Joseph had not completely emptied it. He had left behind her daily necessities and a few articles of clothing.The weather outside matched the somber atmosphere, with fallen leaves scattered around the neighborhood, creating a sense of desolation and loneliness. A chilly gust of wind seeped into the room, causing Chloe to shiver involuntarily. She reached out to close the window
"Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry!" Chloe quickly apologized as she covered her forehead and winced in pain."What are you so engrossed in?" a familiar voice of a young man asked.Looking up, Chloe saw Noah, clad in a checkered shirt and carrying a black backpack, smiling brightly with charming dimples on his cheeks.Feeling downcast, Chloe hung her head and forced a laugh that seemed sadder than tears. "It's nothing."Noah was slightly taller than Chloe. He gently lowered his head to meet her gaze as they talked. "You're clearly bothered by something," he said, his face filled with concern.Feeling the need to share her frustrations, Chloe could not hold back and confided, "Joseph will soon discover that I'm pregnant."Noah's expression changed imperceptibly, and he straightened his back. "What happened?"Chloe explained the whole situation, her voice filled with helplessness. She was truly at a loss and did not know what to do next. On one hand, Joseph might be happy to know he was go