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
Chloe was not lying. Even with light makeup, it was apparent that her complexion was not too great."Let's go," said Joseph calmly.Chloe was surprised that he agreed so readily. It seemed to her that he had become a little friendlier to her since the day she dropped her towel in an attempt to seduce him.She got into the car’s passenger seat. She pulled out her phone and opened the navigation app to input the destination—Baxon."No need for GPS. I know the way," Joseph said."Oh, okay."Baxon was a financial company. Since Joseph worked in the financial industry, it was normal for him to know about their location.After driving for a while, Chloe's boss called her on the phone. She did not put the call on speaker, but the two were close enough for Joseph to hear their conversation."Chloe, have you considered the proposal I mentioned about discussing bidding resources with the executive from Fairlight?" he asked.Joseph glanced at her as she answered.Chloe did not notice hi
Joseph grabbed the tissue and vigorously wiped his face. Annoyingly, Chloe's lipstick would not come off no matter how hard he tried to rub it off.It was Lucas who came up with a smart solution. He ran out to buy a bottle of makeup remover, which finally did the trick.As a result, Joseph had a dark expression on his face throughout the meeting with the high-level executives. His imposing aura made him look like a demon from the depths of hell, and everyone was so intimidated that they barely said a word.After the meeting ended, Joseph asked Jack to stay behind.Ten minutes later, Jack walked out of the meeting room, completely puzzled as to why he had been transferred to a different position for no apparent reason...*In the afternoon, Chloe's superior seemed to be in a foul mood and was snapping at everyone. Her colleagues avoided him like the plague, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire."What's wrong with him?" Chloe asked the secretary as she went to the pantry to g
"It's been so long that I can’t remember." Miles let out a few fake smiles. "Let me check my files at the office tomorrow and contact you then." Chloe was confused, "Didn't you contact my father last month?"So how could he forget so quickly?Upon hearing her question, Miles's voice turned harsh as he said, "I'm busy with work.""Then let's exchange numbers so that I can contact you directly if necessary. It's better to lock in a date for the asset handover."Miles did not want to exchange his number with Chloe, but she insisted.On the way home, Chloe kept thinking about Miles. She felt that his reaction was very strange—like he did not want to deal with her.*In the courtyard of her home, Toto rushed up to Chloe the moment she returned, wagging its tail wildly in greeting."Are you hungry, Toto? Let me get you some food.""Woof, woof, woof!Chloe walked to Toto's doghouse and found that the food bowl was full.Behind her, Joseph stood with his arms crossed, and his tone
"What engagement party?" Joseph asked, his voice thick with confusion.Chloe blinked, wondering what was going on.'Has Jake not told him yet? Maybe they just confirmed the date and Ava couldn't wait to show off to me.’'"It's nothing. Just a friend's engagement party this weekend. Will you go with me?" Chloe asked with a sheepish smile.Joseph responded bluntly, "I have a business trip.He had no time to attend such a party with her."Okay, well, go and come back early. Make sure to eat on time when you're out, and if there's nothing urgent, go to bed early. Goodbye and goodnight."Joseph stared at her. It seemed to him that she wanted him to leave as soon as possible.The veins on his forehead began to bulge and he raised his hand to stop the door from closing. He said in a low voice, "I've looked into Fairlight for you. Jack has already been transferred."Chloe raised her eyebrows and smiled brightly, "I know, but I still want to say thank you.""And your job…""It's not
Narrowing his eyes, Joseph pinched her cheek."You’re such an idiot," he remarked.Chloe believed that he was unfamiliar with the area since he had just returned to the country, so she took it upon herself to explain, "Fairlight is located in Dixie Center. I didn't make a mistake."It was he who was the idiot.Joseph remained silent, a hint of inscrutability crossing his gaze. Chloe stared into his deep and unfathomable eyes, feeling as though she was peering into an abyss.Suddenly, something flashed through her mind, but she could not quite grasp it. She thought carefully, but could not catch the passing thought.*It was hot in the afternoon. Chloe joined her coworkers for a quick lunch break downstairs before returning to her desk. As she pulled out her phone to check her messages, she realized that Miles had not responded to her morning message even after five hours.While contemplating whether to call him, she scrolled through her Facebook feed and noticed that although h
The security guard was efficient and soon let Chloe in.From inside the car, she watched as Adam helped Ava up and she leaned into his embrace.Chloe deliberately waited for a moment, observing coldly as both of them exchanged numbers. She only came out of her car once Ava had left.Having previously worked on a similar project abroad, the discussions went smoothly and the plan was quickly settled upon. When she emerged from Patterson, it was already time to clock out.Since Joseph was away on a business trip, Chloe made some simple tuna sandwiches for dinner. She placed the plates of sandwiches on the table and took a photo before sending it to Joseph.[Jojo, I don't feel like eating without you around. This is all I’m having for dinner tonight.]Joseph was attending a meeting overseas and felt his phone sitting on the table vibrate. The presenter paused mid-sentence and looked up at him, silently seeking approval to continue.Joseph did not lift his head, keeping his gaze fixe
"Of course.""Goodness me. He's young, rich, and handsome. The female employees at Fairlight are so lucky to see him from time to time. Who knows. They might even get a chance to get up close and personal with him.""Those female employees are nothing compared to you. Your uncle is a manager at Fairlight, and there's a chance he might be able to transfer you to his department. You're beautiful, and with a little effort, you could easily captivate him... Oh, wait, I forgot. Your uncle was fired because of Chloe's scheming."When I think about it, you're the one who got the short end of the stick. You missed out on a good match..."Melody was so angry that she could barely contain herself. "I don't know what's so good about that b*tch. Why are there people standing up for her?""It's not just someone standing up for her. There are plenty of people who like her. Do you still remember Peter? He was Chloe's college coursemate, and he confessed his love to her a few days ago."Melody w