Blinking, Chloe asked, "A man's lover? You mean the kind I'm thinking of?""Yes. A man," Noah replied calmly. Her lips twitched, and she seemed puzzled. "Seriously? He doesn't strike me as that kind of person. How could he..."She had read some reports about Michael. He came from a wealthy family, and his journey to fame was inspirational. It was hard to believe that he would compromise himself like that.Sensing Chloe's doubt, Noah continued, "Some people are like that. You can't judge a book by its cover.""Maybe you're right." Chloe shrugged. "Xavia’s that way too." She did not hold much attachment to Michael and was simply curious about it. He was just Exotic Star's cooperative partner. If things did not work out with him, they could replace him.Noah watched Chloe return to her bedroom before heading to the bathroom to freshen up. The large mirror reflected a sophisticated and gentle young man with impeccable features and a warm, amiable demeanor. But upon closer scrutiny
Michael was attending a variety show when this news came out. His agent urgently halted the filming and pulled him backstage. "Have you offended anyone recently? Someone is out to get you.""No, I get along well with people. You know that. Who would want to target me? Are you sure you've got the right person?""Bullshit! It's all over the Internet right now!" his agent retorted. Michael was taken aback. "Let me see."He showed Michael the blurry photos and the article. Michael took a closer look and said, "Damn it! That guy isn't me!""I know it isn’t, but the guy in the photos looks similar to you. That's why I said someone has deliberately set you up. Can you remember who you offended? We need to visit and apologize to them to resolve this scandal."Dumbfounded, Michael said, "I really haven't offended anyone. Who should I apologize to?""I'll give you some time to think while I investigate who’s behind this. This news was released by several major entertainment companies sim
Chloe glanced at Lucas and then checked the time. "It's too late. I won't be going."She was unsure if Callum would be waiting there again, and she had no time to accompany him in another repentance session."There's no one else at the house. Only Mr. Harold and Mr. Jasper," Lucas said as if he knew what she was thinking. "Mr. Joseph promised that it won't be like last time."Still, Chloe insisted, "No, please make sure to schedule the cooking in advance next time. I'm busy, and I'm the Whitmans hired cook.”Lucas hesitated, knowing Joseph would punish him severely if he gave up.Refusing to waste her time, Chloe yawned and walked away."Wait, Ms. Chloe.""I already said that I won't go.""It's not about that. I just want to know if you're still in touch with Emily. If yes, can you please share with me her new number?”Chloe stopped in her tracks. She looked at Lucas curiously and asked, "Do you like Em?"Lucas was stunned for a few seconds. He had not expected such a direct
Shaking his head, Timothy said, "No, we can't do that! We can't enter my parents' room without my mommy's permission."Jasper crossed his arms in front of his chest and said, "Then I won't let you copy my answers in the final test.""What? But…my mommy’s really fierce. I'm scared.""Fine," Jasper cocked an eyebrow. "Then I’ll tell Christy tomorrow that you like her and that you've been hiding her hair ties."This tactic worked like a charm, and Timothy's face turned bright red. He stuttered, "No! Please don't tell Christy! Fine, let’s go…"With his goal achieved, Jasper’s expression softened. He patted Timothy on the shoulder and said, "I’m just curious about the drink. I won't take it without permission. We're still good friends, and you can copy my homework. I'll help you pursue Christy too."Timothy breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest. "That's good. If my mom finds anything missing, she'll punish me. But how do we get to my house?"Jasper looked around and pulled T
Joseph turned his head and met Jasper's gaze. Seeing the gleam of expectancy in his eyes, he said, "No."Refusing to back down, Jasper pushed the glass of orange juice toward him. "It's freshly squeezed and very delicious. It'll replenish your Vitamin C."Joseph leaned back on the sofa and crossed his arms over his chest. "You’ve never been such a good son before."Jasper was stumped. He began to suspect that Joseph had noticed something. But to Chloe, she felt that Joseph was being unappreciative. After all, Jasper was offering him orange juice. All he had to do was drink it. Why make things difficult for the kid? "It's okay, Jasper. If he doesn't want to drink it, I will," she said, taking the glass from Jasper and boldly taking a few big gulps. It tasted sweet and sour, but there was an unknown flavor that lingered on her tongue. Jasper was stunned. "Ms. Chloe…"Joseph immediately stood up and took the glass from Chloe. He frowned coldly and said, "Why did you drink it?""W
Harold froze, and Chloe caught the fleeting expression of shock that flitted across his eyes. Chloe took a deep breath and clenched her fists. "Is Xavia working for Duskfall?"Harold remained silent. After a long while, he sighed wearily and said, "Chloe, please don't concern yourself with this anymore. Duskfall is a force to be reckoned with. Both you and Joseph are still young. Xavia won't bug him anymore, so you can rest assured. You still have a long life ahead, and since it's already over, you shouldn't get involved again." He had always charged ahead while serving in the military in his younger days. But after an unforeseen family incident, he came to appreciate the value of a peaceful and ordinary life. He understood that things beyond his control were best left untouched. It was not about cowardice. He just did not want to lose those he held dear anymore. "So we're going to do nothing and let them bully us?" Chloe looked at Harold in a daze. "They caused harm and cost us
Chloe glanced at Joseph with a puzzled expression, "Are you trying to take advantage of me again?"Joseph smirked mischievously, offering no response. After all, who would be trying to take advantage of whom was still uncertain.Chloe insisted on leaving and clumsily made her way downstairs, but she tripped over her own feet and almost tumbled forward. Luckily, Joseph had been following her closely and he caught her in his arms. She instinctively hooked her arms around his neck, feeling weightless as she fell into his embrace.She sighed in relief and murmured, "What happened to my legs?"Joseph looked down at her, feeling the softness of her touch. His heart skipped a beat and he leaned closer to her ear. His voice was husky as he whispered, "Are you offering yourself to me?"When his warm breath brushed against her neck, it sent shivers down her spine. It was as if all her strength had been drained and she melted into his arms. Her eyes reddened at the sensation, but she mustere
Desire was clearly written all over Joseph's eyes. After a moment of internal struggle, he finally pulled Chloe's hand away and said in a hoarse voice, "Stop touching me and go to sleep."Chloe's eyebrows furrowed slightly. She seemed dissatisfied, but she stopped pestering him.Just when Joseph was about to leave, a bra landed on him. It was white and carried a faint fragrance. He glanced sideways and noticed that the blanket Chloe had covered herself with had fallen onto the carpet. Her fair and smooth skin under the dim light presented a fatal temptation.In the next moment, Joseph strode to the door and slammed it shut. The night was dark, and the atmosphere in the room was electrifying. He seemed skilled in this task. Even though he had not done it in five years, he was still able to control the pace and led Chloe into the spiral of desire. Chloe had no idea what had happened during the night. All she knew was that when she woke up in the morning, her throat was hoarse and