Jasper frowned. He felt that Noah was being hostile toward him, but he could not tell why. They had never met before.Frieda, familiar with what evil looked like, instantly noticed that there was something wrong with Noah's gaze. She shielded Jasper behind her and nodded politely. "Mr. Noah." "Is this your grandson?" Noah took a few steps forward. His eyes were glued to Jasper as if Frieda was not there."No," Frieda denied, "He came looking for someone. Since I'm free, I’m taking care of him.""Who’s he looking for?"Frieda was uncertain how much of the conversation between her and Jasper Noah had overheard. After some hesitation, she replied, "Ms. Chloe."He would be suspicious if she hid anything."That’s Joseph's kid,” Noah stated matter-of-factly as his eyes turned dark. No wonder he had hated Jasper at first sight."Yeah, Joseph’s my father. And you are?" Jasper asked fearlessly as he stepped forward. Noah smiled faintly and said calmly, "I'm Coco's fiance, the love ri
"Yes, thank you." Chloe got into the car without any hesitation.As soon as she was in, the driver locked the car. At the same time, a cold knife pressed against her neck. "Move and I’ll end you.”Chloe stiffened, thinking it was a robber. She steadied her breathing and said cautiously, "Sir, I have money. How much do you want? Please don't hurt me."The man laughed. "How much do you think your life is worth?" "Staying alive is most important. I won't be stingy if I can afford it."What a joke! Of course, money was not as important as one's life. Nothing else mattered if one was dead."Such a pity, but we don't want your money."A sense of foreboding swept over her. "What do you mean?" In the next second, someone covered her head with a black bag. Her vision was cut off as the knife at her neck pressed deeper. The deep pain caused her breathing to hitch. She could feel the men’s murderous intent.She quickly came to the conclusion that this was not a simple robbery. Xavia ha
Joseph squinted as his voice contained a hint of uncertainty and hesitation, "What are you talking about?""Grandpa hasn't told you, huh?" Chloe straightened up as she narrated the facts nonchalantly, "Xavia’s working for Duskfall. She’s the one who orchestrated all the twists and turns."Chloe did not wish to meddle in other people's affairs, but neither did she want to owe anyone favors, especially not to someone as arrogant as him.Joseph froze, his brows deeply furrowed. "How could Xavia possibly be involved with Duskfall? And if she is, why would she still pester me after Grandpa has woken up?""That's why she has been getting close to Kenneth."Not wasting too many words, Chloe played for Joseph a recording taken at Dawnstar. In it, Xavia's tone shifted from furious roaring to desperate begging. The whole ordeal lasted no more than ten minutes, but the extent of her evil deeds was enough to be unforgivable for a lifetime.A dark shadow took over Joseph’s face as he emitted
Xavia could not comprehend it. How could Chloe, someone who had no relations, be connected to Callum? Apart from finding her attractive, what other reason could there possibly be for him to be interested in her?Cyrus glanced at Xavia and disdainfully threw the whip aside. He took a handkerchief that Otto handed him to wipe his hands as he asked, "Have you discovered anyone suspicious hanging around Joseph these few months?"Xavia blurted out, "No, I remember the photos you gave me. I haven't seen that woman."Cyrus narrowed his eyes. "No one resembling her at all?"Xavia trembled. She would not dare lie. "No...""Father, there might be another possibility," Otto interjected.Cyrus looked at him. "Go on.""Is it possible that she had plastic surgery?"Did she not escape Duskfall to reunite with Joseph? After so many years, it was unbelieve that Joseph had not met her even once."We’ve looked into this a long time ago. There hasn't been any suspicious woman with plastic surgery
Michael huffed indignantly, then turned back to the mirror and grinned foolishly. "You don't understand fashion. This is a limited edition, a one-of-a-kind piece that's hard to come by.""Are you going for a photoshoot? Isn't that scheduled for the afternoon?" The sleepy-eyed manager glanced at the wall clock in confusion."No, I'm going on a date.""With whom?""Ms. Chloe from Exotic Star." Michael smirked. "I guess she wants to ask about Noah."The manager's facial features twisted in disbelief. He sprang up from the sofa, looking startled. "Are you serious?”Because of that guy's interference, Michael’s schedule was pushed back for a whole month. Does he really want to stir up trouble again? Does he want to ruin his career?Michael nonchalantly fixed his hair. "Well, I finally found someone I'm interested in. If she wants to meet up, how am I to refuse?""Just be careful not to say anything inappropriate, and definitely don't try to meddle in Chloe and Noah’s relationship. T
After parting ways with Michael, Chloe spent some time alone. The essence of the matter was not a big deal for her, but it all became different once deception was involved, especially when Joseph used that all-knowing gaze of his to openly remind her all the time. It made her uncomfortable.Clutching the business card Michael had given her, she hesitated for a moment before decisively crumpling it and tossing it into the nearby trash bin. She did not need to rely on others to learn about Noah. She was determined to uncover the truth herself.The company's accounts and Noah's private accounts were kept entirely separate, but Noah had always been open with Chloe about his financial matters. Accessing his bank account was a straightforward task.Sitting in her car, Chloe retrieved the laptop from the back seat and placed it on her lap. Her fingers danced across the keyboard as she logged in to Noah’s account. His expenses appeared to be simple and minimal, which made it easy for her to
Noah gazed at her, his eyes flickering with sadness as he sighed, "Don't you trust me?"Chloe shook her head. "It's not that. I just find it too coincidental."Both sides held their ground. Under normal circumstances, she would not even entertain the thought of doubting Noah. To her, Michael was an insignificant figure. Noah was different. He had been a constant pillar of support, rescuing her from the most difficult of situations. She was not sure if she could have made it through that tough period without him. But having endured numerous hardships, from an unfortunate family background to an ill-fated relationship, Chloe had become increasingly sensitive to such matters.The atmosphere was delicate, akin to thin ice on the verge of shattering with the slightest touch."Coco…" Noah gently held her shoulders, his eyes showing a hint of restrained bitterness. "Rumors are dreadful. After all this time we've spent together, don't you know what kind of person I am?"Chloe met his gaze
Ophelia's gaze also fell on Chloe. Their eyes met, and Ophelia boldly scanned Chloe up and down. Unfazed by the scrutiny, Chloe held up her gown with elegance and continued walking gracefully toward the crowd.Kenneth noticed Chloe as well. His gentle and indulgent expression instantly turned gloomy. He swiftly positioned himself to shield Ophelia, as if he were afraid of Chloe going off the rails. Chloe caught his actions in her peripheral vision and smiled in slight amusement. She was aware of Xavia's tendencies to act pitiful, and it seemed like she had done it again.Noah immediately put down his wine glass and approached Chloe as she stepped out, taking her hand as his eyes displayed tenderness and affection. "You took pretty long to get ready. Are you hungry? Sit down and have something to eat first.""I'm a little hungry, but also tired," Chloe replied. She had spent three long hours sitting still in front of the mirror, getting her makeup and hair done. And that was discou