The sunlight shone on Callum's face, and Joseph noticed the changes in his expression. "Did you uncover something?" "Just some family matters.""Has Otto started contacting your daughter?""I have no idea. I've been pretty busy with some other stuff recently, but I did warn her." Callum did not divulge to Joseph the information he just received. He calmed himself and patted Joseph's shoulders. "How about giving up on your ex-wife and giving it a go with my daughter instead?"Although it would be Joseph’s second marriage, he was exceptional in various aspects. If he got together with Callum's daughter, she would not be losing out.Joseph's face stiffened. He replied seriously, "Mr. Callum, you know that I only care about Chloe."Hearing this, Callum knew that Joseph had made up his mind. He simply chuckled and said nothing else.On his way home, Joseph received a text. He opened it and found a brief but encouraging message.[Sir, Mr. Harold reacted. He should be waking up tom
The tall and slim woman in the information sported shoulder-length hair and had delicate facial features. There was a hint of wit in her bright, charming eyes.Carolina was amazed by the photograph. She could guess how beautiful the woman her husband bedded had been."How old is she? Is she married?"Callum was bewildered and his words failed him. It was Joseph's ex-wife… Chloe was Luciana's daughter!"Hubby?" Carolina looked at him in confusion.Callum was filled with pain and gloominess. "I know this woman."Stunned and confused, she asked, "How?""It’s a long story,” he said as he put his phone down.*At the Whitman family home, Jasper was eagerly watching Harold, who was laying in bed. "Daddy, when will Greatpapi wake up?" He wanted to be the first person Harold sees upon waking up.Joseph had ordered for his office desk to be relocated to Harold’s room. With his head lowered as he flipped through his business documents, he said, "The doctor said tomorrow night at the la
Chloe had just parked when Joseph came out. Their eyes met. His eyes fixed on Chloe as she got out of the car and walked toward him. He was one head taller than her, but her demeanor was no less imposing than Joseph's after five years of improving herself.She looked up at him and said calmly, "I'm here to see Grandpa, and to ask you something about the resort."It was just as Joseph had anticipated. He smiled cunningly as if he had gotten what he wanted. "Why, of course. Please, come in." Annoyed with his smug look, she coldly averted her gaze and followed him to the living room.Jasper's black eyes lit up when he saw her. "Daddy, I was the one who invited Ms. Chloe.""I figured. What reward would you like?"Jasper pondered over the matter and answered solemnly, "I want a mother who loves me."He had more than enough money and toys. In comparison to other children, the only one he lacked was a loving mother.Joseph pouted, then ruffled Jasper's hair. "Okay, you'll get a mothe
Joseph looked embarrassed. He coughed drily. "Nonsense. I'm just worried about your health."Jasper was just a child, after all. When he saw his father's stern expression, he obediently put down his fork and said, "Okay, I'll stop eating. Good night, Ms. Chloe. I'm going to go to bed." Chloe leaned back in her chair. "Good night. I'll wake you when Grandpa wakes up.""Okay." Jasper went upstairs, so only Chloe and Joseph were left in the dining room.Chloe yawned lazily before glancing at Joseph. She then got up and went toward Harold's room. She had no plans to stay there with him.Joseph remained where he was, scrolling through his phone. He only looked up a few seconds after Chloe walked into Harold’s room. He then glanced at the half-eaten sausage pasta on the table. His belly failed him and rumbled loudly. After some slight hesitation, he pulled the plate toward him and started eating the pasta. The taste was familiar—simple food that he had been missing for years. Durin
Chloe looked up at Joseph, looking at the latter with a profound gaze.Xavia truly had her ways. When she was not causing a scene, she was hooking up with another man, and this man was either rich or noble given the reporter's attitude. As expected, Joseph’s brows furrowed. "Give me your phone."Chloe scoffed and handed it over. When Joseph saw the man in the video, his frown deepened.Thinking he was jealous, Chloe cracked a faint smile. "Oh, are you upset?""I know what you're thinking but I assure you that I don't care who Xavia's with.""Oh yeah, you don't care at all," she drawled, echoing his words.Gritting his teeth, Joseph pointed at the man on his phone and hissed, "That’s Kenneth Gillingham, the prince of the royal family. In a few years, he'll be contending for the throne. His father and I are close friends and business partners."Chloe was stunned. After understanding the complicated relationship, she suddenly burst into laughter. It was the first time she had lau
After checking on Harold, the doctor smiled. "Mr. Harold is about to wake up. Try your best not to agitate him once he does. We don’t want to stimulate him and cause a second injury to his brain."Joseph looked at Chloe beside him, figuring that she was impatient to know who had hurt Harold. She noticed his gaze and quickly said, "Don't worry. I want to know the truth, but I can wait. I'm worried about him as much as you are."About half an hour after the doctor left, Harold slowly opened his eyes. After taking a moment to adjust to the lights, his eyes started to focus.Joseph took a step forward. "Hey Grandpa, how are you feeling?"Harold remained quiet. Having been in a coma for so long, he felt that his brain was foggy. Chloe was worried and called for the doctor. After the check-up, the doctor pronounced that Harold was fine and just had yet to fully recover."Mr. Joseph, you guys should get some rest. I'll watch over him."Joseph had personally chosen this doctor, so he was
Harold opened his mouth, but then closed it and decided not to broach the topic in front of Jasper."Jasper, could you ask the chef to cook me some oatmeal please?" "Okay, Greatpapi." Jasper was more than happy to take care of his great-grandfather who had just woken up. He sped down the stairs to look for the chef.Chloe knew that Harold was deliberately waiting for everyone to leave. She asked anxiously, "Should I close the door?""Yes."She nodded and got up to shut the door. "Go ahead, Grandpa."A tangled web of memories washed over him, making his head hurt. For a moment, he did not know where to begin. Upon noticing her short hair, he felt sorry for Chloe. "You must’ve suffered a lot alone for the past few years."Chloe chuckled. "No, I didn’t. I made lots of friends while abroad. My best friend, Emily, was there with me too. I had a great time.""Then why did you cut your hair?"She paused for a moment before answering calmly, "My hair was burned in the fire. It was hi
At the mention of this, Harold seemed a little hesitant. He was silent for a long while before he said, "It was Xa—""Your oatmeal’s here!" A child’s voice interrupted him.Jasper carefully carried a bowl of oatmeal into the room. "Greatpapi, it's a little hot. Blow on it before you eat." Harold looked at Jasper and said, "I will, thank you.""You're welcome." Jasper turned to tug at Chloe's clothes. "Ms. Chloe, my teacher is here. Can you come downstairs with me?""Where's your father?" Eager to find out the truth, Chloe wanted to turn Jasper down."Daddy's downstairs but the teacher told me to get my mother. If you don't come, I'll have to tell the teacher I don't have a mother." Jasper looked down sadly and let go of her clothes.A pang of pain hit Chloe in the chest. Harold just told her that Jasper might be the product of Xavia and another man, but she still found it hard to say no to him. Harold felt the same way too. He had always wished for an obedient great-grandson.