“Appearances can be deceiving. One should never judge a book by its cover. There's one young girl in my office who perfectly exemplifies this. At first glance, she appears petite and adorable. She can’t even open a jar. But behind that facade lies a dark and disturbing side. She’s secretly a cat abuser. Can you believe it?"Emily could not stop gossiping once she started, going on and on without end. However, Chloe had too much on her mind and could not focus. Coincidentally, someone from the office came to see her, so she had to hang up.*In the herbal store of Central Hospital, Frederick was surprised to see Noah arriving alone. "Mr. Noah? What brings you here today?""Dr. Frederick, I've been having trouble sleeping recently. Would you mind doing a check-up on me please?" Noah politely asked while glancing around the room.The waiting area was crowded with other patients."Sure, but you'll have to wait. I have other patients to attend to first," Frederick replied."Of course
Noah's eyes glinted with amusement and his grin widened, showcasing a row of neatly aligned teeth. As Chloe released a long sigh of relief, his spirits inexplicably lifted as well."But… Why did you help me?" Chloe recalled Emily's words and her mind went blank. She blurted out straightforwardly, "Joseph says you have feelings for me, which I find hard to believe. But I just can't comprehend why you’d go to such lengths to help me in such a situation."Caught off guard by this question, Noah froze momentarily, leaving an awkward silence in the air. Chloe tightened her grip on the bag of herbs, her disbelief evident as she gazed at Noah.'Could it be true? Was Joseph right about Noah's feelings for me? But that doesn't make sense! We rarely see each other!'"I actually didn't want to say this, but…" Noah appeared embarrassed as he struggled to find the right words, seemingly confirming that he did have feelings for her. However, his tone suddenly shifted."I have a bad habit. I enj
When Chloe arrived at the hospital, Joseph arrived as well. When her eyes met his, they saw the heavy concern in each other's gaze. After a long wait, the doctor emerged from the emergency room."Mr. Harold is stable for now, but falling from the second floor to the first floor caused a concussion and a fractured lower leg. During the emergency treatment, I also noticed signs of organ failure, mainly due to the fracture. He's very weak now and might only wake up in the evening.""Organ failure?" Joseph's heart skipped a beat, and his brows furrowed deeply."Yes, we have yet to identify any abnormalities in the test reports that could’ve caused the failure. It's likely related to his advanced age. I recommend that you talk to Dr. Spencer, Mr. Harold’s attending physician. He's been closely monitoring Mr. Harold's condition."Chloe timely interjected, "Is Dr. Spencer currently here at the hospital?""I'm not sure. He was on the night shift yesterday, so he should have left at eigh
"Who pushed you?" asked Joseph, as he pushed open the door and entered. Standing against the light, his short hair looked like obsidian, emitting a faint glow. His well-defined features were inscrutable, making it hard to discern his thoughts at that moment. Simultaneously, Chloe focused her gaze on the elderly man lying on the hospital bed, eagerly awaiting an answer. She too wanted to know who would be so heartless to do such a cruel thing to an old man."I don't know. I was just exercising by climbing up and down the stairs according to Dr. Spencer's instructions. When I was halfway up, I heard someone behind me but didn't pay much attention. Suddenly, that person pushed me from behind, and the next thing I knew, I’m here.""So you didn't see who it was.""No, I didn't, but I can investigate," Harold replied, slamming the table in frustration, wincing as he inadvertently hit his injuries. "I want to retrieve the hospital's surveillance footage. I want to see who has the audac
Chloe found herself speechless, unsure why Preston had to involve her in this mess."I'm nothing like you. You have a wife and a mistress, living a life of pleasure that I can only dream of for the rest of my days." Joseph sneered, a cold smile playing on the corner of his lips. Each word cut deeper than the preceding one.Preston could sense the disappointment in Harold's eyes, and his face turned red with embarrassment. However, Joseph paid no attention to Preston’s complaints and left Patrick with some instructions before leaving with Chloe. As soon as Joseph left, Preston put on a false smile and said, "Dad, just stay here and focus on recovering. Don't worry about the medical expenses. I'll take care of them.""I own half this hospital. Do you think I need your help?" Harold retorted."Dad, let me fulfill my duty as your son, all right? Your health hasn't been great recently, so let's not argue over trivial matters. I know having a mistress is wrong, and I've already paid fo
The CEO's office had seen various occupants over time. First Harold, then Joseph's father, and now Joseph himself held the position.Preston had never been given the opportunity to sit in that coveted seat.Although Joseph had taken over Fairlight, he seldom came to the office. Despite this, Harold still trusted him enough not to pass on the CEO title to Preston.Being told that he lacked the necessary abilities was tolerable for Preston. He had never been overly ambitious. Remaining within the Whitman Group and having a voice on the board of directors had been enough for him.Yet, Joseph did not appreciate it. Preston gave an inch, yet Joseph wanted a mile. After expelling Jonathan, Joseph proceeded to strip him of his board position.It was clear that Joseph intended to bring ruin to the family, and Preston knew he had to take action.He knew that the CEO's office had a double-layered password, but he was not sure if Joseph had changed it or not. With a try-and-see attitude, he
Joseph chuckled as he looked at Chloe. "Why are you so surprised? Did you think we’d continue living here after our wedding?""Why not?" Chloe's gaze fell to her feet. Her voice was soft and hesitant as she said hesitantly, "Living here is quite comfortable.""This place is pretty good, but there are no schools nearby. It’d be inconvenient for our future children when they have to go to school," Joseph explained.Chloe's mouth parted slightly as understanding dawned upon her. She raised her head and stared directly at Joseph, "Are you preparing for Xavia's child?""She hasn't done the amniocentesis yet. Until we have the results, I can't call it my child," Joseph declared firmly, his determination shining through."In that case, let's wait and see. What if it turns out to be your child? It's too early to start the renovations. After all, we don't know how many children’s rooms we’ll need," Chloe retorted with a hint of sarcasm.She did not want to get caught up in the beautiful f
Joseph raised an eyebrow and placed her slippers by her feet. "Go wash up and come downstairs for breakfast. I'll drive you to work later. I have to go to Cloude for a bit tomorrow. Abigail has been discharged from the hospital, and she'll report to you in two days.""Okay," Chloe replied. After a while, she thought of something and asked, "I might also have to go on a business trip to Estre in a few days. There's a project I need to oversee.""For how long?" Joseph asked."About two weeks," she replied. She intentionally downplayed the duration while carefully observing the expressions of the man beside her from the corner of her eye.Joseph paused for a moment. "That long?""Yeah... It’s kind of long, but when it comes to project investments, a thorough examination is necessary. Besides, I also want to learn and experience things in Estre. Given the circumstances, it might take some time."This statement was a mixture of truth and deception. The part about examining the project