Chloe smirked and smiled brightly. "Mr. Joseph, you flatter yourself.""Really?" Joseph sneered. "Go ahead and pick it up here then. The helpers’ rooms if you go forward and behind is the garden. The call will end by the time you get upstairs to the guest room."Hearing his words, Chloe did not back down. Not wanting to appear scared, she picked up the call. "Coco, are you still with Emily?" Noah’s voice was gentle and pleasant.Chloe unconsciously picked at the railing. She replied calmly, "Yeah, we stayed over at a hotel. I'll head home in the afternoon. "Okay. Grandpa asked me if you're coming home for dinner. I promised I’d call and ask about it.""The top chef from Estre will be coming over tonight, so of course, I'll be there. It's been a long time since I had seafood."Joseph listened in on her conversation. She was not as distant as when she was with him, even sounding soft and coquettish. She used to be like that with him in the past."Okay, I'll be waiting for you."
When the driver saw what was happening, he got scared. "Please don't fight in the car! I'll be held responsible if anything happens!"Chloe pinned Megan's arms behind her back. She then said, "Lock the doors."The driver did as she asked. At least, they would be out of danger for the moment. Besides, the road ahead was about to be clear. Megan’s assistants smacked the car but they could not get in. They could only watch as Chloe slapped Megan fiercely and mercilessly. "My face! Don't hit my face!"The hot burning pain made Megan scream and cry in fear. The most valuable thing about a celebrity was their face. Megan spent more than a hundred thousand dollars every year on her skincare.Chloe, being a devious woman, knew what Megan cared about the most. She stopped and said, "I may have slapped you, but you tried to kill me.""You’re getting things all wrong. When did I ever try to kill you?" "A few days ago, you drove your car right into mine. You would’ve crashed into me and k
Chloe’s neck stiffened. She then looked up at Noah, but he appeared gentle and harmless. Maybe they were so close to each other, she felt like running away. She turned and looked at the phone. Luckily, the photos on the Internet were vague. Besides, she had stayed in the car, so most of the scenes featured only Megan.She inwardly heaved a sigh of relief. After she confirmed that Noah was his usual self, she immediately changed the topic. "Michael's video will be posted tomorrow. If the feedback is good, we can invite him for a live show.""Forget the live show," Noah said."Why?""We have far more suitable candidates for that. Michael just isn’t cut out for it." Chloe simply nodded and did not ask further. She trusted his judgment.Desmond looked at the pair and cleared his throat. "Let's not talk about work while at the dinner table." "Okay, Grandpa," Chloe agreed obediently. She then asked, "Grandpa, do you know a person called Felix Pierce?""Felix Pierce?" Desmond had a
Joseph fixed his gaze on the TV screen. Something then flickered through his mind. But before he could fully grasp the thought, Harold's voice interrupted him."This is impossible. I distinctly overheard Xavia talking about sleeping with another man."Joseph's emotions quickly settled. Besides being slightly shocked by Xavia's cunning and decadence, he did not feel much else about the matter. "Jas is my child. That’s the only thing that matters."Harold was quite puzzled, but it was still good news. The little boy seemed intelligent and worthy of carrying on the Whitman lineage."Have you had any conflicts with Duskfall in recent years?""Hardly.”After a pause, Harold asked tentatively, "And your mother..."Joseph toyed with a flower on the nightstand, his fingertips tracing its delicate petals. His face had a deep and charming expression as he said, "There are some leads."Harold was stunned, and he struggled to sit up. He murmured, "She really is alive."Having escaped from
Xavia was dressed in a pastel pink jacket paired with white knee-high boots. Her face mask concealed most of her features. Only her exquisite and mysterious eyes that enticed curiosity could be seen.Kenneth felt a surge of concern for her and remarked, "Your eyelashes are frosted over. Cover yourself up more next time.""It’s all right, I'm fine. We were in the car the whole time, and I'm wearing a down jacket. It's not that cold.”“Okay, next time I'll stop the car closer so that you don't have to walk so far.”Xavia started tearing up as she looked at him. Kenneth panicked and quickly handed her a tissue."What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?""No one has ever treated me this kindly. You're the first.”Kenneth paused for a moment, then responded with overwhelming tenderness, "I'll always treat you this way, Vee.""Really?""Of course, I promise.”Xavia blushed and gently linked her arm with his, saying, "Let's eat.""Sure," Kenneth smiled, nodding as they followed the
Joseph nonchalantly looked up and said, "Come in then. Are you afraid I'll gobble you up or something?"Chloe remained vigilant and remained by the door. "Didn’t you ask me to cook? How can I do that here?""Why not?"Impatiently, she retorted, "This is a cafe."Joseph reached for the curtain behind him and lifted it, revealing a small antique-styled stove complete with vegetables and meat."...I don't know how to use that." Chloe sighed in frustration."The appliances here are all modern," Callum said, "He didn't call you here to cook. He's just teasing you."Chloe looked puzzled. "If I'm not here to cook, then I’m going to leave. Please be clearer next time. I'm not obligated to accompany you two for idle chatter."Today had been a tiring affair for Chloe, handling two gigs in one night. All she wanted was to wind down while playing some board games with her colleagues."We have serious business to discuss," Joseph said as he poured a cup of hot tea and placed it in front of
"No, I swear that’s not what I meant." She simply smiled in return, not believing in him in the slightest.Callum felt helpless and turned to look at Joseph. Chloe was overly cautious. She was nothing like her mother, and he had no idea how to get close to her.Joseph did not want to get involved. His own relationship with Chloe was strained. If she learned of his true connection to Callum, she might resent him even more. However, he found it difficult to ignore Callum's cue.After a few seconds of contemplation, he said, "In terms of blood relations, you are Mr. Callum’s daughter. But morally speaking, he never raised you or fulfilled his fatherly responsibilities. However, you can look at the bigger picture.”Meeting Joseph's gaze, Chloe said calmly, "So you want me to compromise and gain benefits from the relationship?"Joseph did not respond or refute. Instead, he took a puff of his cigarette and listened attentively.Chloe took a deep breath. She did not want to waste time
The housekeeper did not know what happened, but seeing how angry Callum was, he nodded respectfully and went to do his bidding.At half past ten in the evening, Kenneth drove into the garage. "Mr. Callum seems to be in a bad mood. be careful and choose your words wisely, Mr. Kenneth," the housekeeper advised him.Kenneth paused in his tracks and asked, "Is it because of my sister again?" His sister was spoiled and stubborn, Even the most harmless of comments from others would upset her."Mr. Callum didn't mention anything. I think it’d be best if you talked to him.""All right."In the living room, Callum’s face sank when he saw Kenneth. He asked, "I heard you found yourself a girlfriend?" "Yes, I planned to tell you and Mom next week," Kenneth replied."Her name is Xavia?""Yes. Vee is a very gentle woman. Although we’ve only known each other for less than a month and know that she has a child, surely everyone makes mistakes. I'm not someone who cares about other people's