After class, Chloe saw that Icarus was still there and asked, "Waiting for someone?""I'm waiting for my relatives. We have to attend a forum this afternoon," he replied."Okay, goodbye then," she said.Icarus was dressed in a white casual suit, and his gold-rimmed glasses reflected a gentle light as he called out, "Chloe.""Yes?" Chloe turned her head."What kind of flowers do you like?" he asked sincerely."I don't like flowers," she replied.His smile froze and he fell silent for a moment."I see," he said.Chloe did not understand why he suddenly asked this question, but she was not going to stick around to find out.However, she unexpectedly ran into Jake.Holding a new set of car keys in his hand, he looked around. "Does that old lover of yours stay in this area?"This was the upscale villa area of Aesper."You better watch your mouth," Chloe said with disgust in her tone.As time passed, Jake's true character became increasingly apparent to her, causing her to ques
Chloe's image appeared in Icarus's mind and he smiled, "Someone gentle but tough, and smart."It was rare for Icarus to rate a woman so highly, and Jake asked out of curiosity, "Is she from Aesper?""Maybe."Jake became even more confused. He had been living in Aesper for more than twenty years, but he had no impression of a woman like Icarus had mentioned."I'll bring her home to meet the family when the time is right," Icarus reassured him."Okay. I'll definitely treat her well," Jake replied.*The towering skyscraper of Fairlight stood tall in the city center, its name looming in the clouds above.In the afternoon, there was a financial forum at the city center.As a special guest, Joseph made the final appearance, standing on the high platform with all the lights shining on him, capturing everyone's attention. He spoke briefly and then went to the lounge to rest.There were two types of lounges—a regular one and a VIP one. Joseph walked past the regular lounge and went s
Joseph noticed her reaction and smirked.He stretched out his arm and pinched her cheek."Hey! Hey! Hey!" Chloe abruptly opened her eyes and swatted his hand away.She truly thought that he was going to kiss her.A light smile played on Joseph’s lips as he sat regally on the sofa, his fingers interlocked on his chest as he stared at her playfully.“‘Hey’ what?" he teased.'D*mn it!' Chloe cursed inwardly when she realized that Joseph was teasing her again.Chloe took a few deep breaths, trying to calm her racing heart."Nothing," she said, trying to act nonchalant.Joseph watched her leave with a disappointed expression. He did not know why but he found her quite cute.Meanwhile, Chloe returned to her bedroom, flopping onto the bed in frustration. When would she ever be able to win over Joseph? Did he really mean it when he said he was impotent? If not, why would he be impervious to her charms?After a while, she received a call from Emily who was checking up on her. "How's
Chloe caught a glimpse of his actions and tightened her fists nervously.She was afraid of both how he would respond and how he would not respond. After all, this was her first time doing such a thing. She was scared. Her cheeks were flushed with a rosy hue, almost as if she could boil a pot of water with the warmth she felt.Just when she was lost in her anxious thoughts, Joseph threw his woolen shirt right over her head!Chloe was stunned and the world around her turned black."If you do this again, you'll have to bear the consequences."His voice echoed in her ears, devoid of any warmth or emotion. It sounded exactly like what Joseph would say—unyielding as a rock and cold as ice.Chloe was ashamed, but after a few seconds, the heat in her body dissipated, leaving her trembling as if she had gone through an ordeal of fire and ice.She pulled the woolen shirt off her head and hastily put on her clothes before running into the bedroom. She called Emily and vented her frustratio
"I can't believe it. You guys were the model couple.""Are you for real? You're kidding, right?""Jake is so handsome and devoted. Why did you guys break up?"The group could not believe it. At that moment, Emily's sarcastic response cut through the air. "Yeah, your seemingly devoted Jake cheated, and the person he cheated with is Chloe's half-sister."The group looked at each other in disbelief, until the ex-class monitor, Peter, changed the subject, urging everyone to focus on the food. The topic was ultimately dropped, but several coursemates came over to console Chloe.After drinking quite a bit of water, Chloe got up to go to the restroom. Peter noticed and followed her. When she emerged from the restroom, she saw Peter waiting in the hallway and casually asked, "Are you going to the restroom too, Peter?""No, I'm waiting for you.""Waiting for me?"Peter had had a few too many drinks, and his speech was slurred as he said, "Chloe, there's something I want to tell you.""
Joseph would always be there to save Chloe whenever she was in trouble.If he did not have a bad temper and his tongue was not so sharp, she might actually have fallen for him. Even if he was impotent.Joseph snorted coldly and haughtily turned his head, refusing to look at Chloe. "I just happen to be passing by. I don't want other people to think my wife is open game.""What are you talking about? It’s not like I wanted to be popular." Chloe pouted, feeling unjustly accused.'It's not my fault that I’m talented and likable. He's so unreasonable.'"You're the most shameless woman I've ever met," Joseph commented in a sarcastic toneAlthough what Chloe said was not entirely wrong, he did not like her attitude. Even if someone confessed to her, she could have simply told them that she was married. Was it really necessary to make such a fuss?Only God knew how angry Joseph was when he saw her fooling around with another man in broad daylight. His temper flared, and his blood pressu
Emily was half a head shorter than Chloe, so Joseph could effortlessly look past her head and into the room.There were many empty seats, and Chloe was nowhere to be seen. She most likely had gone home already.Withdrawing his gaze, Joseph said in a low, deep voice, "I'm sorry. I think I made a mistake.""It's okay." Emily nodded, unsurprised by his response.*Lucas was already waiting in the driver's seat. When he saw Joseph, he grabbed an umbrella and got out to greet him. As he drew closer, he noticed that Joseph was already holding an umbrella of his own.Without overthinking it, Lucas assumed that it must have been given to him by one of the business partners who saw that it was raining outside.After forty minutes, Joseph arrived home and punched in the password to enter the living room. His attention was immediately drawn to a pair of damp women's sports shoes resting in the hallway, causing him to furrow his brows.'Did she choose to brave the rain rather than wait for
Their eyes met as they lay facing each in the bed.Joseph furrowed his brows, equally confused as to how he ended up in Chloe’s bed. Before he could even begin to explain, she cut in quickly, "It wasn't me! I don't know how you ended up in my bed. And we're both fully clothed, so don't scold me!"Joseph could not help but sneer at her frantic attempts to diffuse the situation."Hah, now you know how to behave like a cultured lady?"Chloe pouted and replied, "I’ve always been a cultured lady…""Don't push it," Joseph replied.Determined to defend herself, Chloe insisted, "This is all because of you. When you meet someone you like, you naturally break all your principles."She could not help but commend herself for how skilled she was at flirting and saying sweet nothings.As the tension between them eased, Joseph languidly buttoned up his shirt, his every gesture oozing with seduction. A blush crept up Chloe's face, and she bent down to search for her shoes.Perhaps because she