Once they exited the room, Zoelle wrote down Vanya’s prescription and left. She told them she would make one final visit in three days.Chloe glanced at the prescription as Noah casually set it aside. Instead of immediately handing it over to the helper responsible for preparing the medicine. he embraced Chloe tenderly. He gently patted her back as his eyes filled with worry."How about catching a movie to lift your spirits?"It was clear that he was in a good mood.Chloe did not push Noah away and responded warmly, "I’m not feeling up to it. I haven't been to the office for several days, so I’d like to go check on how the sales are coming along.""That works too.""I'll go on my own. You spend time with Grandpa. You two haven't played chess together in a while. He brought it up with me a few times already.""Sure, I can also go over the details of the press conference with him."The public announcement of Chloe being Desmond's biological granddaughter was scheduled for the fol
Joseph heaved a sigh as he said, "I was as shocked as you are when I found out."Under the assumption that his mother was dead after having disappeared from his life for more than a decade, she suddenly came to him with a new appearance. It was a strange feeling, yet he felt joy that his mother had finally come home.Thinking back on all her interactions with Frieda, Chloe realized that Frieda had some unique qualities that distinguished her from the average person. She had in-depth knowledge of luxury items, yet was not attracted to them. She wore affordable brands, but still exuded an air of elegance and nobility. While the two aspects were not contradictory, cultivating such a refined demeanor required time and financial investment. She reckoned that Frieda was a formerly wealthy person who had fallen on hard times and was now working out of necessity.To Chloe, being around Frieda felt quite extraordinary, like standing next to a movie star.She wondered, "Why did your mother c
Joseph narrowed his eyes as he noticed her strange behavior. He walked up to her and asked, "What's the matter?"Looking a little awkward, Chloe said, "Can you get Ms. Frieda for me?" "Are you not feeling well?" he asked, his voice thick with concern. When he saw her placing her arm over her stomach, he continued, "Are you having a stomach ache? I'll take you to the hospital.""No, no. Just get Ms. Frieda for me," Chloe urged impatiently."I can't. I need to know what's going on with you," Joseph insisted. Even though his face remained cold and emotionless, his heart clenched with worry."Why you... Fine, fine. I'll tell you," Chloe blurted out in frustration, glaring at him. Why could this stupid guy not pick up on her cues?Before Joseph could respond, pain shot through her lower abdomen. Chloe's face turned pale and she bit her lip. The first day was always painful, and she needed painkillers to ease it.Joseph was stunned. Without waiting for Chloe to say anything, he drape
As he gently massaged her abdomen, it eased some of her pain, but also made her face turn red with embarrassment. Her lower back was sore and her hands and feet were cold and clammy. At this moment, she was surprised to find herself seeking the comfort he provided.‘This is embarrassing!' she thought. That being said, she did not push him away and said, "I'll pay for your car and shirt."Joseph continued to massage her with a smile on his face. The chill in his gaze began to melt away, replaced by warmth and affection. After being massaged for a while and with the car temperature just right, Chloe began to feel better. Seeing this, Joseph got out of the car and said, "Go ahead and change. If you need anything, just give me a call. I also picked up some underwear for you. No need to feel embarrassed and just make sure to change into it. Don't worry if you get the car dirty."Chloe nervously clenched her hands, feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude for his thoughtfulness. "
Clenching her teeth, Chloe forced out a smile and said, "They fit, but I'm not into lace anymore. Cotton is just more comfortable. If you get the chance next time, buy me ones with cartoon characters. Or maybe it’s best you don’t. You're not that young anymore and buying underwear with cartoons might make the salesperson think you have some special preferences."Joseph's face sank. It was evident that Chloe's tongue had gotten sharper over the years. Chloe's mood improved upon seeing the smile vanish from Joseph's face. She then turned to say bye to Lucas, who was squatting in the bushes like he was taking a dump.Lucas was taken aback, but his face soon lit up with a smile, and he wondered if they had made up. His mother had been wanting to introduce him to some girl from the neighboring village recently. She had mentioned it so many times, and he planned to take a day off tomorrow and have a serious discussion with that girl so as not to waste each other's time.Just when he got
Chloe clenched her fists and stayed calm. "The guy called me a few times before, so I remember the number."Noah took his gaze off Chloe and turned the steering wheel. "That number doesn't seem like a sales call. Maybe someone has an urgent matter. Why don't you call back to check?""That's fine. If it's important, they'll call again."As soon as she finished speaking, her phone started ringing again, causing a chill to run down her spine. She would surely be busted if she answered Cyrus' call in front of Noah, but what excuse could she use to reject the call?The vibrating of the phone felt like the music of death—relentless and continuous.Noah stepped on the brakes, bringing the car to a stop by the roadside. He looked at Chloe and said, "Go ahead and pick it up. It might be something urgent."At this point, Chloe had no choice but to answer. She reluctantly retrieved her phone from her bag, hoping it would stop ringing. Alas, her wish was not granted. As she held the phone, i
The reporter was skeptical and pressed, "Where's your evidence? If you can't show me any solid proof, I won't report it."A scandal about the royal family would surely capture far more attention compared to Exotic Star’s press conference. It would be a sensational bombshell of a revelation.The mystery man handed over a recording pen and said, "You'll know if I'm telling the truth after listening to this."The reporter frowned and played the recording. There was not much on it, but the things that Ophelia said captured the reporter’s attention. She repeatedly mentioned "illegitimate child" and even specifically mentioned Chloe. Everyone knew who Ophelia was. She was the apple of Carolina's eye and would not casually say something like that without strong reason or evidence.Excitement spread across the reporter's face, and he immediately relayed this information to his superiors, securing the front-page headline for the day. He then signaled his colleagues to come over and discusse
Desmond's face sank. "Who told you that?" "So it's true that your daughter was a homewrecker?" "We received a recording pen. I'm sure you recognize the voice of Princess Carolina's daughter, right?"Chloe's heart skipped a beat as understanding dawned upon her. Noah's face turned icy as he waved his hand. A few bodyguards quickly surrounded Chloe and Desmond, whisking them out of the hall.Desmond was furious and refused to leave. He stared at the reporter holding the recorder and said, "Think twice before you act. If you tarnish the Sullivans’ reputation, you better be prepared as you might shoot yourself in the foot!" He was saying this to the owner of the recorder through the reporters. Chloe frowned. She could not tell who was behind this. Under normal circumstances, it might have been Ophelia, but they had reached an agreement, so it was unlikely that she was her doing. In the end, the reporter released the recording, and coupled with today's press conference, Chloe'