Emily lost one of her front teeth, and the dental department chief suggested, "The front teeth are an important part of a person's appearance and should be carefully restored. I recommend getting a dental implant. I suggest going to the hospital on Southgate Street. They have a dedicated department for dental care, and their facilities are superior to ours.""Thank you, doctor..." Emily's speech was affected by her missing tooth, resulting in a lisp that was both amusing and pitiful.A barely perceptible furrow appeared on Joseph's brow. "Lucas, take her there. I’ll cover the expenses."Lucas nodded sympathetically, feeling sorry for Emily's predicament. Losing a tooth must be painful."I don't want your money! Stop pretending!" Emily retorted, displaying no interest in his offer.She chided herself for her naivety. When she first discovered Joseph the scumbag and Xavia had a one-night stand, she should have distanced Chloe from him. If she had not forgiven him, Chloe would not ha
Lucas did not hesitate and guessed what she wanted to say in a second. "Are you asking me to let you go, Ms. Chloe?"Chloe was taken aback for a moment. "Not exactly, but it's related to that." She was alone and could not just sit here and wait for Noah to save her. Tomorrow was the day of the abortion, and she was filled with fear."I'm sorry, but I can't help you," Lucas firmly declined. He was loyal to Mr. Joseph, having worked with him since graduation. Though he was kept busy and had been exhausted every day for all these years, the knowledge and opportunities he had gained were thanks to Mr. Joseph's support. He could not bring himself to bite the hand that feeds him.Chloe's eyes dimmed. This outcome was within her expectations. "Then can you tell me where Icarus is now and how he's doing?"‘If what Joseph said was true, there might be no evidence to prove her innocence.’Lucas hesitated before responding, "I was waiting outside that day and didn't witness what happened ins
After Chloe returned to the hospital with Joseph, she anxiously awaited the passage of time. At 10 the following morning, a nurse entered the room and said, "Please step outside for a moment."Chloe trembled, tightly holding on to the fruit knife hidden behind her back as she nervously asked, "Are you going to perform the surgery on me?""No, it's just for a check-up. You’re being discharged."Chloe was taken aback. It was not until she walked out of the hospital with Lucas and the sunlight bathed her, providing a warm and comforting embrace, did she come around. She felt a glimmer of vitality as if she had been reborn."Ms. Chloe, please get in," Lucas said to her."What about Joseph?""Mr. Joseph is busy. I’m taking you to the villa so that you can rest."Chloe was taken aback by the response. "So I don’t have to do the surgery?”"Mr. Joseph didn't tell me the specifics, but it seems that you don't need the surgery now."According to the original plan, the surgery was schedu
Crimson Oasis of Aesper was a renowned nightclub bustling with people from all walks of life, each with their own unique character. Led by a waiter, Joseph made his way to the entrance of a private VIP room."The gentleman has arrived," announced the two guards stationed at the entrance, one of them holding onto a black bowler hat reminiscent of those worn during funerals."Mr. Joseph, this is a gift from Mr. Otto—" the man began, but his words were cut short as the man behind Joseph delivered a forceful slap across his face. "Fuck! Who do you think you are? I'll send you to your grave!"The guard was instantly hurled against the wall, and the hat in his hand conveniently landed on the head of his companion. Lucas raised his thumbs at Vince Fiersen in admiration. "Bro, you truly live up to your name. You’re fearsome and formidable."Mr. Joseph always brought this man to such occasions. With his towering height of 1.9 meters and weight of 190 kilograms, Vince truly commanded attenti
"Maybe I've been aware of your so-called lead for quite some time now."Otto replied with confidence, sneering, "That's impossible."While Fairlight may hold some influence in the business world, it lacked Duskfall’s extensive reach and connections. The only organization that could rival Duskfall was Imperium. Joseph may have sought the assistance of someone affiliated with Imperium for tracking and investigation.The nature of Imperium was akin to Duskfall. Though Imperium was a relatively new organization established just two years ago, it had grown rapidly."Tsk." Joseph settled into the plush leather sofa, casually swirling the wine in his glass. He unbuttoned his suit jacket, revealing a sleek black silk shirt that accentuated his handsome yet dangerous demeanor. "Whatever Duskfall uncovers, I’m capable of discovering as well.""Do you think I’d believe you?""Whether you believe me or not is entirely up to you," Joseph replied, motioning for Otto to come closer. "But I have
Joseph furrowed slightly and replied in a nonchalant tone, "There was a little accident."Xavia frowned and thought, 'A little accident? Was it an external factor or something personal?' External factors should not affect the development of the situation, but things would be different if it were personal. Although she planned to switch her baby with Chloe's, she would rather that Chloe have a fallout with Joseph. "There's nothing for you here. Leave. Stop coming here," Joseph said with an air of dismissal.Xavia's face turned pale. She gripped her clothes and forced a smile on her face. "I was just worried about Ms. Chloe, but I'm happy to hear from her that you two have gotten back together."Joseph paused in his tracks. Turning his head around, he gazed deeply at Xavia and asked, "Did Chloe really say that?""No… She said that…" Xavia stammered, then stopped. "Never mind, how it came about doesn't matter. Let's focus on the outcome.""Speak," Joseph's voice was icy, laced wi
A flicker of disgust crossed Joseph's handsome face in response to Xavia's actions, but he resisted the urge to push her away. "We'll discuss this later," he said. He believed that impatience would not lead to a good outcome, especially in critical moments when one must endure humiliation and carry burdens.After Xavia left, Joseph sat in his chair in contemplation. When Xavia accompanied him to the event tomorrow, it would undoubtedly expose her to the public eye and divert the Sinclairs’ attention toward her. Considering Cyrus's deranged personality, she would be put in an extremely dangerous position. He might even harm the child in her womb.Joseph could not understand what had driven him to make such a decision just now. Subconsciously, he wanted to protect Chloe, just like when he learned about the risks of the abortion procedure yesterday. The thought of her losing her life on the operating table made his heart bleed. However, he could not bear to let her birth Icarus' chi
"I don't believe you! You want to kill my baby…" Chloe sobbed, tears streaming down her face. Her eyes were red and filled with helplessness as she continued to struggle.Joseph had no other choice but to get the house helper to use some rope to restrain her to the bed."Release her after three hours," Joseph instructed the helper before he left. Three hours should be enough time for the medicine to be absorbed."Yes, sir," the helper replied obediently.Chloe lost track of how long she had been crying. Her disheveled hair clung to her damp cheeks as she remained bound to the bed, the coarse ropes leaving red marks on her delicate skin. She stared blankly at the ceiling as her heart filled with despair. As time ticked by, the pain she expected did not come.After three hours, the helper finally came to untie her. “Why do you have to make such trouble? Mr. Joseph is doing this for your own good. Every day, he asks if you have been eating properly. He cares about you. It's a blessin