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
"It’s fine. Let's just go," Joseph said icily. Although Vince was not as light-footed as Lucas, he was reliable and completed most of his tasks. Joseph decided to give him some space. Zoelle was a difficult woman, and it was reasonable for him to take some time handling her. "I won't be seeing you out. And don't come again." Noah gloomily and rudely sent Joseph away.Joseph faked a smile and lowered his voice, whispering, "Who knows? We might meet again soon.”The results of the paternity test would be out tonight, and he would call Chloe to come before then. Otherwise, the cunning Noah might make Chloe take Zoelle's damned pills. Joseph's words made Noah lose control and grab hold of Joseph’s collar angrily. "I can't stand you anymore. Don't you think it's unbecoming to interfere in our relationship over and over again?""Really now?" Joseph glanced at Noah indifferently. "Hmph, I think you should say those words to yourself."A man's instinct was equivalent to a woman’s six
As Joseph instructed, Lucas went to Exotic Star. After receiving Lucas' call, Frieda put away her tasks and went downstairs to meet him."Mr. Joseph advised you to resign today. It's best if you give a reasonable excuse. We don't want anyone to find anything amiss," Lucas said humbly and respectfully as he knew of her true identity.Worry and vigilance filled Frieda's expression. "What happened?""Everything’s okay for now, but Mr. Joseph plans on confronting Duskfall and doesn't want you in the crossfire. It's safer if you resign and remain at the Whitman family home.""Okay, I'll go do that now.""I'll be waiting for you here."Frieda rushed off to the personnel department, hurriedly giving an excuse for her leaving. One of the personnel department staff tried to urge her to stay."No, Frieda. We’ll lose half our sales if you go.""I'll leave behind my resources and introduce my clients to my colleagues."Frieda knew what they were thinking. Any company would be reluctant to
Beep, beep, beep...The line went dead."Frieda?" No one answered Chloe.She immediately called Freida again but no one picked up. Panic overcame her and prompted her to call Joseph."I think something happened to Frieda."After a momentary pause, Joseph consoled her. He said firmly, "Leave this to me and stay out of it."Chloe bit her lips. Her insomnia was catching up to her, making her feel listless. "Did they learn about who Frieda is?" "I guess so," Joseph answered. There were never such coincidences. Someone must have told Duskfall, but Joseph could not figure out who it was. After he learned that Frieda was his mother, he had been very vigilant. He had even refrained from telling Harold, letting no one in on the secret. He trusted Chloe, and as for Lucas and Vince, they had been working for him for many years and he had no reason to doubt them."Go save Frieda. Don't let Duskfall get her again." Chloe was sincerely worried."I've already hired people to protect her
Those words made Vince's legs shake uncontrollably. His legs almost buckled, and he hastily held onto a table to support himself.‘Eight times a night wouldn’t have been so bad. It's better than twenty times a night. I nearly died!' Zoelle had drained his energy, making him feel like an undead.Joseph looked up at the sullen Vince and frowned. "You failed to get the antidote, yet you’re somehow so miserable?"Blushing, Vince stammered, "Zoelle said there’s no antidote.""Then what took you so long?”"I… Zoelle was pestering me." Vince was engulfed by deep grievance as his legs shook at his employer’s interrogation."Go and see if Chloe's here."Joseph closed his eyes, failing to notice how weird Vince was behaving. It was not until Vince trudged out of the room while holding the wall that Joseph slowly opened his eyes and teased, "Did Zoelle drain you?"A chill ran down Vince's spine. He gave Joseph a thumbs up, sobbing. "You’re perceptive, sir. Can I get a few days off? I’m
Frieda's eyes turned red, and she failed to hold her tears back. Her son did not hold her absence over the many years against her, nor did he despise her for being violated by that bastard Cyrus.Under his aloof demeanor, Joseph turned out to be an affectionate man just like his father.*While waiting for Chloe, sounds of an argument came from the security post at the entrance of the Whitman family home. Preston and his son’s voices could be heard.Patrick asked, "Sir, should I chase them away?" Joseph leaned into his armchair, casually crossing his legs. "No, let them in."Patrick was struck dumb. "But why?""I need them for my play."Preston and Jonathan had come just in time. Vince was just on a call with Chloe, and the two actors appeared. How professional!Did they hear about Joseph's mother being back? But who had told them that? Noah or Duskfall? Joseph felt that it was very likely Noah. "We have to demand the shares and compensation we deserve from Dad. Otherwise,