"Nothing," Chloe replied, her face pale as she shook her head.Noah's gaze lingered on her face for a few seconds. He still could not shake off the uneasy feeling that was nagging at him.'What recording could it be? Joseph wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal the truth to Chloe himself. He must’ve done it through someone else…' he thought. Then, Noah immediately thought of Vanya. At that moment, his phone vibrated. He had received a text message from Otto. [Vanya’s dead. My father eliminated her.] Noah's fingertips tapped the phone screen, replying with a simple question mark. [My guess is that Joseph sent her abroad, but my father's overseas network intercepted her. I never expected Joseph to be so kind to her.]Noah put away his phone. As he gazed at Chloe in her wedding dress through the rearview mirror, understanding dawned upon him. It was not Joseph who was kind. It was Chloe who had promised Vanya before she was hypnotized. The recording Harold mentioned must have be
All of them thought Joseph had been killed in a fatal car accident, and they wondered if he had become a vengeful spirit after learning his ex-wife was about to remarry. All of them fixed their gaze on Joseph and Chloe, their imaginations running wild as if they were the protagonists of today's drama."Oh gosh, where's the priest? We need to exorcise him!""Exorcise your ass! Can't you see his shadow on the ground?""Don't you think Joseph looks awfully pale? Something's definitely not right with him…""Yeah, but I believe in science. There's no such thing as vengeful spirits.""Stop it! My grandson is lucky enough to have survived that car accident. Stop talking as if he's dead," Harold scolded, directing his irritation at the gossipy onlookers.They promptly sealed their lips, but their eyes still betrayed fear. It was not surprising that they reacted this way. Joseph had always projected an image of pride and aloofness. However, his suit was currently stained with blood and
Ophelia sounded exasperated, and her eyes brimmed with jealousy. Her mother and brother had been neglecting her in favor of Xavia. That woman had absorbed all the attention and affection that rightfully belonged to her.Stunned, Callum fell silent for a moment. He contemplated that Xavia might really be pregnant."Okay," he said, "We can discuss these matters later. Today is a day of joy for Chloe. Let's not spoil it.""But I'm not the one causing trouble. It's Joseph," Ophelia argued."I can't control Joseph, but I can control you," Callum replied sternly.Ophelia grumbled in frustration and said, "How could you treat me this way? I don't like you anymore. Even Otto treats me better."Callum's mind was elsewhere, so he ignored her complaints. He said a few comforting words before leaving to find Joseph.The wedding ceremony proceeded with all the traditional elements: flower girls, the exchange of rings, the bride in her beautiful gown, the groom in his sharp suit, and the hear
There was a smile on his face, and the sunlight on him lessened his usual aloofness. He looked less intimidating and more approachable.Vince shivered as he felt goosebumps erupting on his skin. He marveled at the power of love. It could even melt a block of ice.Chloe felt uncomfortable under Joseph's intent gaze. She turned away and said, "I have to go. I'll come to see the results of the test tonight." She lifted the hem of her gown and disappeared into the crowd.The atmosphere at the venue was lively, with guests offering their congratulations and gifts. Desmond, with Noah and Chloe in tow, raised toast after toast to the guests. Most of the attendees were discreet and did not mention the Whitmans, save for one person.Wearing a smirk on his face, Otto came forward with a wine glass in hand and said, "Ms. Chloe, I must admit that you're quite impressive. Even on your wedding day, you have your ex-husband watching over you."Chloe noticed Ophelia standing behind him, wearing a
“Then how about you come with me and tell Kenneth the truth about Xavia's association with Duskfall? Let's expose her!" Ophelia insisted.Otto's lips curled with a sly smile as he replied, “Leah, Xavia has no connection with Duskfall any longer. While it's true that they had her reel in Joseph before, she's with Kenneth purely out of affection. She may be a bit opportunistic and had approached your brother with ulterior motives, but in today's society, women are materialistic. Marriage isn't just about words. What’s needed is financial stability, a house, a car, and savings for a worry-free future. Also, your brother genuinely loves Xavia."Ophelia found herself unable to counter this argument. After all, greed was an insatiable desire for most."Have you ever thought about joining forces with Xavia against Chloe perhaps?" Otto asked. Ophelia was taken aback. "Regardless, Chloe is my father's daughter.""Yes, and it's clear he favors her more than you now. Over time, aren't you a
Noah smiled and graciously accepted the gift. "Thank you."Meanwhile, Chloe felt a bit embarrassed and wished she could disappear. She understood what kind of medicine this was.Emily, who was nibbling on some cake nearby, called out, "Coco, are you finished with the toasting? I need to talk to you."With the ceremony over, it was time to pass on the message Lucas had given her. Chloe saw this as a lifeline and immediately let go of Noah's hand. "Sure. Let’s find a spot."Noah looked in the direction Chloe was heading, his gaze sharp and focused. But before he could follow her, Zoelle grabbed his arm. "Wait, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask.""What is it?” he said, though his eyes remained fixed on Chloe."Don't you think Chloe's behavior has been a little strange as of late?" Zoelle asked.Caught off guard, Noah shifted his gaze to Zoelle. "What do you mean?""She looks drowsy... Though she's wearing makeup, the drowsiness is still apparent.”"Well, a lot has happen
Chloe was struck by a mix of emotions. A deep sense of guilt washed over her. She could not forgive herself for doubting Noah when he treated her so well. If he had truly conspired with Duskfall to harm her child, why was he now willing to accept Jasper? Was everything an act?'An act…’ Chloe gazed up at the young man before her, her heart filled with confusion and doubt. Suddenly, her mind raced with a fleeting memory, but she could not grab ahold of it. Yet, it felt incredibly familiar as if she had experienced it before. Her brows furrowed, but she could not pinpoint the source of this revelation. She tried to rummage through her memories, but she found nothing. "What do you think, Coco?" Emily asked as she cast a glance at Noah.She knew Noah was good to Chloe, but she had not expected him to be this good. He was completely unbothered by Jasper's presence and was willing to share in the responsibility of raising Jasper. There was an expression that captured this situation per
Vince trembled but did not dare to say much. He immediately went looking for Zoelle.Sullivan Manor was as spacious as a castle. The wedding decorations made the place beautiful and fairytale-like. It also had a lounge, a chess room, a horse-riding, and a pool party. There was even an amusement park specially built for children.Vince instantly knew where to locate Zoelle. Given how flashy she was, he knew she would be at the pool party. And as expected, she was in a black bikini that showed off her fair skin. Lying on a sunbed, her right leg was slightly bent, showing off her curves. A few men tried to hit on her but she rejected them. She was not interested in any of them. Vince tore his eyes away from her. While walking toward the female changing room, he grumbled, "What a vixen..."Figuring that she must be keeping the medicine in her clothes or bag, he decided against approaching her. Even if he did, she would not give up the medicine.After much effort because of his stur