Kenneth was puzzled but ignored Eustace, choosing instead to leave and drive away. Five minutes later, Xavia came out in her pajamas. She ignored Angelina and shouted at Eustace, "Stop calling me if I didn't pick up! I'll answer when I have the time! There’s no need to pester me!""Busy sleeping with a man?" Eustace's face turned cold. He had long lost any affection for her.Xavia smiled charmingly and replied, "Don't be jealous that it’s not you.""Vanya’s still alive," Eustace stated matter-of-factly."What? That's impossible!""Inform Duskfall. Also, Mr. Noah knows where Mr. Joseph's mother is." Done speaking, Eustace promptly left with Angelina.Xavia was shocked and could not believe what she had just heard. Without wasting any time, she went to report to Cyrus.*Exotic Star, at the marketing department."Wow, Ms. Chloe looked particularly beautiful that day. Her skin was so fair, like a princess from a fairy tale!""I saw her too. She's so stunning.""Forgive me but
Crossing her arms, Chloe turned her gaze back to the faux fur coat and nodded at the store attendant. The attendant understood and immediately took it down and handed it to her."Wait a moment," Xavia suddenly said, raising her hand to stop the attendant. "Has anyone paid for this coat yet?"The store attendant hesitated. "Not yet, but—""I'll buy it then. I'll pay by my card," Xavia said decisively."But…" The attendant was caught in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.Chloe shrugged. "Do you really have to snatch everything I’ve set my eyes on?""What are you talking about? I just happen to really like this coat. Besides, this coat wouldn’t suit your figure," Xavia said, maintaining a gentle smile."Fine, if you like it so much, you can have it. After all, though I’m giving it to you, you might not be able to hold on to it," Chloe replied nonchalantly with a hint of disdain in her voice.Xavia froze as Clara shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting? Ms. Xavia will soon be marr
In the next moment, hurried footsteps approached and Kenneth rushed to Xavia's side like a gust of wind. "What did you do, Chloe?!""I didn't do anything, and there are clearly no obstructions on the ground," Chloe replied innocently and honestly. "Don't try to play innocent! Are you saying that Vee pretended to trip?" "Yeah.""You’re unreasonable! Apologize to Vee!" "It's all right, I don't blame Ms. Chloe," Xavia intervened, shaking her head. "We both liked the same coat. I commented that the style might not suit her and she probably got a bit upset.”Clara chimed in, "Exactly. This woman got angry over a little friendly advice. She has a horrible temper."Kenneth's anger rose as he shouted, "What do you want? Money or fame? I can give you both, but you have to disappear from Docwood."He was appalled by Chloe's repeated bullying and found her lack of manners and upbringing unacceptable. He could not fathom how someone like her could be associated with the royal family, le
Instead of agreeing, Chloe said, "But I don't know you. You come up to me out of nowhere and want to make a deal with me? That’s pretty suspicious, isn't it?"Cyrus knew she was testing him, so he said calmly, "Joseph must’ve told you about me."Her scalp tingled, and she instantly guessed the identity of the man before her. "You're a Sinclair... Otto is your son?""For the past five years, I've been well aware of how your child is doing, whether it's a boy or a girl, and where they are now. I can return the child to you, as long as you agree to my conditions."Chloe's heart leaped into her throat as she stared at the elegant and amiable man in front of her. She tightly clenched her fist and asked, "My child...has been with you all this time?"Cyrus smiled faintly. "No. He has been living quite a happy life."She let out a sigh of relief but knew she could not fully trust him. She knew to keep her distance from such a dangerous person, but she was worried about her child's well-b
Chloe quickly withdrew her hand and smiled dryly. "It's just kind of cold. I'm fine."As if she heard a joke, Zoelle chuckled. “Cold weather doesn’t cause your heart to beat faster.""Is something bothering you?" Noah asked in concern.Chloe hung her head and clutched at the photo in her pocket. "No. Must be because of the red light I ran while making my way here."Zoelle and Noah exchanged glances but did not press further.Inside the car, Zoelle took a selfie in her new faux fur coat after applying some red lipstick. She exuded the charm of a mature woman with every curve of her lips. "Thank you for the coat. I really like it," she said."You're welcome," Chloe replied politely.She looked Zoelle up and down, wondering how she and Noah knew each other. Zoelle reminded her of Xavia. Xavia appeared to be a gentlewoman on the surface, but unfortunately, it was all an act.Since Cyrus had approached her, did that mean that she was currently more valuable to him than Xavia? Could
Joseph was not surprised by Noah's condition. On the contrary, he simply raised an eyebrow and asked, "If she goes with you, can I visit her anytime?"He saw this as an opportunity to improve his relationship with Chloe. Since the chance had presented itself, he would not refuse.Noah hesitated and pondered for a moment. "All right, sure."He knew that only by keeping Vanya close to him could he have complete control over the situation and prevent her from leaking unnecessary information. He could also guess what Joseph was thinking."Okay, let’s do it then," Joseph agreed. Vince then got two men to take Vanya to the location Noah had arranged for.Zoelle took out a diamond-encrusted business card from her designer handbag and handed it to Joseph. "Would you like a new friend, handsome?""No thanks," Joseph replied calmly. "How about a new wife then?" she flirted boldly. A little-known fact about Zoelle was that she liked collecting handsome men from around the globe. Once sh
Chad was skeptical of her enthusiasm. "Since when did you become so helpful?"He recalled her always giving him the cold shoulder as if he had mistreated her. To him, what happened between them back then had been consensual, and he never made any promises to be responsible for her. There was no way he would marry the child of a mere chauffeur and become the subject of ridicule.Smirking, Clara replied, "I've always been helpful.” She leaned into Chad's ear and whispered something to him.*Seated side by side, Joseph and Chloe could catch each other's familiar scent. Their close proximity created an ambiguous atmosphere.A waiter brought two cocktails and placed them before the pair. Joseph glanced at them and said in a deep voice, "Replace them with fruit juice. She doesn't drink alcohol.""Right away, sir."Chloe chuckled and rested her cheek on her hand. "Are you pretending to be a caring soul now?"All men were the same. They only regretted the things they had after losing
Since Chloe had yet to agree to join the royal family, Carolina had not publicly disclosed her identity. Many people were meeting Chloe for the first time, but they recognized Joseph. And since they were seated together, everyone assumed that she was Joseph's plus one.She charmed the wealthy women effortlessly, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere. One of the women complimented, "Chloe, the necklace you're wearing is quite exquisite."Chloe's eyes lit up as she clasped her hands. She grabbed Joseph, who was visibly annoyed, and said, "It's pretty, isn’t it? I absolutely agree with you. I have other designs too."Joseph stood tall and without expression. He wore a men’s necklace around his neck, showcasing its unique craftsmanship and its longer-than-usual style. Chloe intentionally pulled down his collar to reveal a glimpse of his well-sculpted collarbones.The wealthy women's eyes glowed as they looked Joseph up and down. "The design is beautiful. What brand are these neck