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,
Joseph's palms were sticky with blood. He casually wiped them on his clothes as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel."Do you trust me?" he asked.Although he had contemplated this option, he knew the odds of success of this daring maneuver were slim. If it accelerated the ground’s collapse, the consequences would be unimaginable. While he might be willing to take the risk alone, the situation was different when it involved both of them."Yes," Chloe responded without hesitation, “Back it up. We should try any option we have."Joseph's gaze focused on the road ahead, his eyes filled with determination. "Close your eyes if you're scared."Chloe protected her abdomen with both hands, her breathing became labored. She kept her eyes wide open as she wanted to see the road ahead clearly. However, as the car jolted violently, the overwhelming sensation of weightlessness caused her to instinctively shut her eyes. Soon after, a deafening crash echoed through the air as the road gav
After the doctor finished discussing Joseph’s condition with Lucas, Lucas turned to Chloe and said, "He has a fractured rib and extensive back injuries, but overall, it's nothing serious. It'll take around two weeks for him to recover. But with Mr. Joseph's constitution, he may recover even faster."Chloe let out a long sigh of relief and said, "Thank you so much, doctor.""We ran into the masked woman when we arrived," Lucas said. "Did she escape?" "She ran toward the mountain. Vince has already sent some people to look for her."The mountain was not large, but it was slippery after the rain, making it difficult to traverse. With the approaching winter, even an ordinary person would struggle to endure a day, let alone Vanya. They were confident that she could only hold out for two or three days.Chloe was puzzled and asked, "Is Vince an employee of Fairlight or the Whitman Group?" She did not recall seeing him before. "He's neither," Lucas replied."Then he’s…?""I'm not v
“I told Joe that I liked the car, and he got me one too. Seems like he doesn't love you all that much. After all, I can easily get my hands on what you have."As Chloe looked at the car keys in Xavia’s hand, she froze. A trace of emotion appeared on her face moments later. She felt an overwhelming sense of humiliation as a mocking voice echoed in her ears, taunting her with the words, "See? This is the man you loved, whose love is nothing more than a mere imitation."Xavia inched closer toward Chloe, her voice dripping with venom as she said in a low tone, "I’ll let you in on a secret. It was me who manipulated Icarus into defaming you. And to my surprise, Joe readily believed it. His feelings for you were merely superficial. Your relationship is incapable of enduring even the slightest test."Chloe trembled as her eyes filled with hatred. "So it was you..."At that moment, she finally grasped the reason behind Icarus' sudden actions. She should have realized it earlier. If she and
Chloe stopped outside the ward and was about to push open the door when she heard voices from inside."It's good to see you awake, Joe. Have some water. I’m sure you’re parched. I heard everything from Lucas. That was so dangerous. From now on, make sure to bring more bodyguards when you go out. It's so terrifying. If anything had happened to you, our baby...""All right, stop crying. I'm perfectly fine," Joseph said in an emotionless tone."I'm just worried..." Xavia pursed her lips. "When I came up, I ran into Ms. Chloe. She seemed to be in a bad state...""What happened?""She was highly agitated and kept saying that it was because of me that your relationship with her turned out this way. She even mentioned something about me colluding with Icarus... Of course, I don't blame her. I just feel that she’s been suppressing herself too much lately. Pregnancy can easily lead to mental stress, and it seems like her mental state isn't in top condition..."Joseph fell silent for a few
Emily nodded in silent agreement, munching on a handful of popcorn. Joseph was the kind of man who could lift you to the skies one moment and ruthlessly plunge you into the abyss of despair the next. The memory of him purchasing all the extravagant bags in Aesper and delivering them to Chloe in trucks felt as fresh as if it had occurred yesterday. All men were the same. After they got the things they wanted, they stopped cherishing them. "What are your plans now?" Emily asked."I don't want to stay here anymore," Chloe replied, her eyes downcast and her expression sad."But what about your company?""I'll sell it." She felt no sentimental attachment to the Johnson Group, and it was primarily a repository of painful memories. Now, it simply served as a tool for financial gain. During her year and a half of management, she had not focused on expanding its size, but rather on securing stable resources. Selling it would not pose any challenge.Emily became sad and said, "If you l
A hint of surprise flickered through Noah's eyes, but he soon composed himself. "It's nothing. Just a few indecent words. The key is that Mr. Joseph came to his senses in the end," he said.Chloe sneered. "Came to his senses? I wouldn't give him such a compliment."Noah changed the subject, "By the way, I read on the entertainment news that Mr. Joseph got back with Xavia?""I don't know. Maybe," Chloe replied, biting her lip and forcing a smile."Don't be sad. There are plenty of good men in the world. I'll introduce you to someone if you like," Noah comforted her gently while patting her shoulder."I don't want to date for now. Being alone is fine... And currently, I have some things to take care of."Whether it was Jake or Joseph, both had proved that her judgment was poor. She should have learned a lesson from her failed relationship with Jake, but she ended up getting hurt again."What are you busy with? Work?" Noah asked."I'm selling off the Johnson Group and am heading
At the hospital, Joseph searched within himself for an honest answer upon waking. He thought about how to deal with this love affair. Although he wanted nothing more than to drive her away when he found out she had cheated on him, he could bring himself to do it.He missed her so much till his appetite had been non-existent. Even when faced with the issue of life and death, he did not hesitate to give up his chance of survival to ensure hers. What kind of charms did this dumbo possess? His principles were crumbling before her.Noah shielded Chloe. His indifferent expression was still gentle. "What do you want, Mr. Joseph?""This has nothing to do with you, kid. Get lost." Joseph pushed Noah aside before he grabbed Chloe's arm and dragged her to the car."Let go of me! I don't want to go back!" Chloe struggled vigorously. She hit him and accidentally touched his wound, eliciting from him a gasp of pain. She immediately stopped and tilted her head awkwardly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to