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
“Please Patrick… Please save me… Joseph is driving me mad. I can't take it anymore," Chloe sobbed, her voice filled with despair. Her days had become unbearably painful, and she feared she could not hold on much longer.Patrick glanced at Harold, who stood nearby with a serious expression. He hesitated before asking, "Have you and Mr. Joseph not reconciled yet?""No, he doesn't trust me, and I don't want him to trust me anymore."Their relationship resembled a mirage—an illusory oasis in the desert. It seemed within reach, yet always slipped through their fingers. After the mirage disappeared, all that remained were incessant arguments and lingering doubts.Chloe felt exhausted. If they could not find a way to sustain their relationship, perhaps it was time for them to let go. But unfortunately, even parting ways seemed like a luxury at the moment.Patrick was caught in a dilemma. He looked toward Harold and silently mouthed, "What should we do, sir?""Ask Chloe if the child re
Harold could sense Chloe's grievance through her voice. Waving, he said, "Don't agitate her any further. Just say yes."Patrick nodded and replied, "I'll do my best to persuade Mr. Joseph."Chloe's heart blossomed with a glimmer of hope, and tears began to fill her eyes. "Thank you, Patrick. I won't bother you anymore."*After hanging up, Patrick looked at Harold with a troubled expression. "Sir, it seems like things are really over between them."If Joseph was the father to the baby in Chloe's womb, then his actions this time would be truly disappointing.Harold said as he frowned, "The biggest issue between them right now is the baby. If we want them to get back together, we need to first clarify the child's paternity.""Given Ms. Chloe's current state of mind, she probably won't agree to an amniocentesis."Harold’s hands went around a cup, but he made no move to drink its contents. His eyes fixated on a mid-match chessboard, lost in contemplation.Knowing that he was deep
"It's no small favor. You saved Coco's life. When she regains her freedom, she'll definitely express her heartfelt gratitude to you," Emily said sincerely.Noah frowned. "But didn't you say she went home? Isn't she free now?""I'm not entirely sure. All she told me was that Joseph took her back to his house. For now, she and the child should be safe," Emily replied. Unbeknownst to her, Chloe had kept the incident of Joseph forcefully feeding her the herbal medicine a secret to spare her from worry.Noah quickly grasped Chloe's current situation. "So apart from not undergoing the procedure, she’s still confined much like before.""Yeah, but it's slightly better than being in the hospital because she can make phone calls now," Emily explained."What does she use to make calls? A mobile phone?" Noah asked."No, it's a landline," Emily answered.Noah nodded understandingly and got the landline number from Emily. Without continuing the conversation, he casually found an excuse to end
A finance tycoon had been pursuing Megan recently, and she was also an attendee at the conference. She excitedly grabbed Xavia's arm and exclaimed, "Congratulations! You're about to become Mrs. Joseph Whitman!"Xavia smiled playfully and replied, "Don't celebrate just yet. Chloe’s still around.""What? She betrayed Joseph and yet she has the nerve to hold onto him? How shameless can she be?" Megan remarked, her eyes scanning their surroundings. She leaned closer to Xavia and whispered, "Who’s this person that Chloe had an affair with? Is he wealthier and more attractive than Joseph?""You don't know him," Xavia replied."Ah... So he's an ordinary man? He definitely isn’t as rich as Joseph. Be careful. What if Chloe comes to regrets..."A mysterious glint flashed through Xavia's eyes as she replied, "I know what to do.""By the way, Joseph gave Chloe a custom-made car that is limited worldwide. Even the hottest celebrities don't have the qualifications to buy one. You should take
Chloe shook the man beside her. "It's the masked woman!"Joseph had already opened his eyes. He said calmly, "Don't panic."Unbeknownst to Chloe, their bodyguards were in a car right behind them. Upon realizing the dangerous situation, they immediately got out and engaged in a fierce fight with the attackers from Duskfall.Vanya crossed her arms, a sneer forming on her face. She then signaled to another group of people, effectively tripling the size of her group. Despite the fact that Joseph's bodyguards were all highly trained elite soldiers, they found themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of adversaries. Joseph's eyebrows furrowed, and he decisively moved to the driver seat. "Buckle up.""Okay."The car sped down the road, with Vanya in relentless pursuit. Lucas, who had just come out of the cake shop, was momentarily stunned. He soon snapped back to reality and quickly contacted Vince for support.To shake Vanya off, Joseph skillfully maneuvered onto a winding mountain
Sensing a slight movement in the car, Joseph's eyes flickered as he turned to look at Chloe. Her face was pale, and her frail body was trembling with fear as she clutched tightly to her belly. It pierced his heart to witness this scene. Even in a life-or-death situation, she did not forget to protect the unborn child.Joseph tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his knuckles turning slightly white and images of their first encounter flashed through his mind."Excuse me, sir. Could you lend me your phone for a call? My phone is out of battery…""Sir, I'm single too.""Don't be so confident. What if you fall for me first?""I...am...trying...to...seduce...you!"At that moment, he appeared to wrestle with something. He sank back into his seat as his hands loosened their grip on the steering wheel.He surrendered. At this point, all he wanted was for her to be safe. Nothing else mattered. She protected her child, and he protected her.Joseph made a decision and ordered firmly,