In a daze, a fleeting thought, too swift for her to fully comprehend, raced through Chloe's mind. She felt a faint sense of familiarity in Frieda as if they had crossed paths before.Chloe did not dwell on it for long, though. Leaning back, a mischievous glint danced in her eyes as she said, "A few successful cases won't cut it. I want you to assist me in crafting our next strategy."Upon hearing this, a smile tugged at the corner of Noah's lips.Frieda readily agreed, her response swift and confident, "No problem."After she departed, Noah reached for a pen and twirled it between his fingers. "You were testing Frieda," he remarked.Chloe shook her head. "Not entirely. To have become number one in sales, she must be special. She just seems familiar to me, and I wish to use this opportunity to get closer and see if it jogs my memory."Noah remembered how Frieda had impressed the interviewers when she applied with the company several years ago. Despite her seemingly blank resume, s
Joseph exerted considerable force, leaving red marks on Chloe's wrist. Annoyance flashed across her face as she said, "Who cares about coming here? If it weren't for something important, I would never come here for the rest of my life."Joseph's face turned pale with anger and responded by tightening his grip. He seemed intent on punishing her. Chloe winced in pain and took a quick step forward, viciously stomping on his shoe with her pointed heel a few times. Yet, Joseph remained surprisingly composed and side-eyed her."Had enough?" he asked.Seeing him seemingly unaffected, Chloe's interest quickly waned. "What's with the tough act? It should hurt unless you're dead.""You're right.”Joseph's fingertips hid the red marks on Chloe's wrist. She forcefully pulled away, throwing him an indifferent expression. "Are you done, Mr. Joseph? Not every woman is like Xavia who throws themselves at any man they see. I'm only here today to deliver something to an employee of mine."Joseph's
“At least I'm not seducing men in public." Xavia gritted her teeth.Chloe simply shrugged and concurred, "Of course not. You're just exceptional at putting on a facade."An innocent flower in public, a scheming serpent in private.Xavia sneered. "You've been playing this act for five years now. No need for flattery." She had hoped to at least remain by Joseph's side, even if she could not win his heart. But with this slut’s return, her chances were now even slimmer than before.Tucking her hair behind her ear, Chloe casually remarked, "It has been five years, and you two haven’t made anything official. How embarrassing."This had caught Chloe by surprise. She assumed that after posting online, Joseph would come to Xavia’s defense. But to her astonishment, the netizens instead ridiculed Xavia and pointed out that she was not married into the Whitman family. Joseph remained single to this day and had distanced himself from Xavia. But although she was not a good person, he was not an
"Exotic Star's interviewers had no idea you've been to prison, do they?" Joseph placed the file in front of Frieda.Frieda's expression changed, but she did not display panic. Instead, she looked calm and admitted, "Yes, I've been to prison."Joseph squinted and cast a dark gaze upon her as he remained silent. Frieda maintained her composure, keeping her eyes lowered to conceal her emotions."Are you interested in finance?"Frieda pondered for a few seconds before replying, "Yes.""Lucas," Joseph called out."Yes, Mr. Joseph?”"Arrange for Frieda to sit in the front row."A little perplexed, Lucas assumed that Joseph was doing this out of consideration for Chloe. He then led Frieda to her designated seat.Frieda gazed deeply at Joseph with hidden affection within her eyes. "Chloe isn’t with Noah yet,” she said before walking out, her words implying that he still had a chance.Lucas quickly grasped the situation. This lady was indeed someone close to Chloe, and Joseph was look
Jasper remained expressionless. "So what if she knows? I believe in treating people well if they treat me well. Sincerity begets sincerity, even with parents."Xavia gave him life, but it was not something he asked for. Since she made the decision to have him, she should be responsible for him. It should not be constant scolding and treating him like an enemy.He had reflected on himself many times, questioning if his grades were not high enough or if he was not obedient enough... He had tried to do better, yet she still did not like him. He could not understand it, but he firmly believed he was not at fault.Chloe observed Jasper attentively. He appeared to be a cool and indifferent child, unaffected by anything. However, upon closer observation, one would notice the hint of sadness in his dark, shining eyes whenever Xavia was mentioned.A pang of heartache washed over Chloe. She empathized with the feeling of not being recognized by elders. She let out an inaudible sigh before as
Before Jasper could speak, the woman jumped in and complained, "Your son bit my hand. You have to compensate me."Chloe examined the bite marks on the woman's hand and then turned to Jasper. "Is that what happened?""She scolded me first. She also pinched me, so I bit her," Jasper said truthfully."Nonsense! This child only knows how to lie. Why would I, an adult, hit him?" the woman vehemently denied. Pulling her daughter close, she asked, "Did you see me scold him?"The little girl, with her mother fiercely winking at her, said softly, "Mommy didn't hit him or scold him."Jasper could not believe that his classmate would sell him out.The woman, having achieved her goal, smugly extended her hand and demanded, "You heard her. Compensate me."Chloe stood her ground and pointed toward the gas station's surveillance camera. "I'm willing to compensate you, but first, let's review the surveillance footage together. If your account matches what actually happened, I'll compensate acco
Chloe took the blueprints and examined them carefully. After a moment, she calmly returned them to Joseph. "Even if Noah knew all of this, I wouldn't care."She realized that if Noah had intended to harm her, she could have easily become a victim. In fact, he not only saved her but also helped uncover her familial roots and brought her back to the Sullivan family. The Sullivans possessed immense wealth, and with Noah being involved with them since childhood, it was natural for people to suspect him of having ulterior motives. But Chloe felt in her heart that Noah had no hidden agenda. She felt that he genuinely cared for her and treated her with kindness.Joseph noticed her high regard for this man, and his expression darkened. "Noah is cunning. Sooner or later, he’ll deceive you and leave you nothing. You'll regret not believing me.""Well, I believed you once, and we all know how that turned out." Chloe smiled brilliantly, but her eyes held mockery. "Mr. Joseph, handle the car acc
Seeing that Joseph made no move to leave, she smiled sarcastically. "Have you had your fill?"A hint of desire flashed through his eyes as he turned away. "Change and come downstairs.""For what?”"Xavia’s downstairs."Chloe raised an eyebrow, the teasing evident on her face. "Duly noted."Today was Exotic Star's board meeting, and Desmond and Noah were still at the office. Chloe was unsure when they would get back. If she ran into them dressed like this, it would be an awkward encounter. Indeed, she should change.During the wait, Joseph's mind filled with images of Chloe's alluring figure. He had never truly let go of her. The temptation was strong, and it left his typically cold and charming face looking somewhat absent-minded.Xavia tried to speak to him several times but failed to elicit a response from him. Seeing him in such a bewitched state, she clenched her fists in anger. She should have come here alone to resolve things so as to avoid increasing the chances of Joseph