When Joseph returned from the meeting room, he passed by Lucas' office and saw Lucas with his head on the desk, looking forlorn and dejected. "Emily rejected you?" Joseph asked with his hands in his pockets."How did you know, sir?""Your face says it all," Joseph responded.Lucas touched his face and asked in confusion, "What did my face say?""It says ‘loser,’" Joseph replied."Please stop mocking me, sir," Lucas said, smiling bitterly. He had anticipated that Emily would reject him, but he had not expected it to happen so quickly and for her to be so straightforward about it."Do you have a property in Docwood?" Joseph asked."No, but I bought a house in Aesper," Lucas replied."What about a car?""I have a car.""How much is it worth?""About 50,000 dollars."Joseph furrowed his brows. "Are you that poor?"Chloe and Emily were best friends, so it was only natural for Emily to draw comparisons between a potential boyfriend and Joseph. She might struggle to accept that
Chloe instantly replied. She could not wait to see Kenneth's reaction when he learned that Xavia had another daughter. Would he forgive her or would he abandon her? She was really looking forward to it.Joseph asked, [Okay. Why aren't you asleep?][I'll go to bed soon.][Is Noah still staying at Sullivan manor? Has he made any other moves?][Yes, and no. Why?]Joseph leaned against the headboard of his bed. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Why was he asking these questions? It was just idle chit-chat. If Jasper found out that he was taking a leave out of the book, the kid would surely mock him. After all, he claimed he did not need a book to teach him such things.Joseph replied, ['m just worried about you.]Perhaps she was not gazing at his usual cold, stern face, Chloe found that his messages were warmer than usual. A faint smile graced her lips. She propped herself up with a pillow and continued typing. [Grandpa locked Noah up in hopes that Noah would reflect
Chloe felt a warm sensation push aside her questions about Eustace. Her eyes sparkled as she said, "Okay, then my safety depends entirely on Jas. I'm looking forward to a life of comfort.""You can't rely on him. He's just a kid," Joseph said sternly, "You should rely on me. I'm your man."Chloe rolled her eyes at him. "Don't be delusional. We're just friends."If it were not for Jasper, she would not spare him a single glance."We're friends? So why did you have sex with me inside that stone chamber?" Joseph questioned.The stunned Chloe quickly covered up his mouth. "Stop talking nonsense! There are others in the car!"Joseph removed her hand and looked deeply into her eyes. "Am I talking nonsense? Point out where I was wrong."Chloe decided to play it cool and said, "So what if we had sex? We both got what we wanted. I'm a woman, and I don’t mind it. You’re a man, yet you’re making a big fuss about it? Have some shame.""I'm a traditional man who’s committed to one person. I
Everyone had their limits, and Chloe’s limit was her family and her best friend. Since Xavia dared to order people to bully Emily once, there would surely be a second time. Not wanting something like that to ever happen again, she decided to let Xavia have a taste of her own medicine."Wow! I'm looking forward to it!" Emily grinned mischievously, showing no mercy for someone like Xavia. After all, being kind to the wicked was being cruel to oneself."All right, we’ll meet up later.""Sure, tell me all the deets when we meet."After ending the call, Chloe winked at Joseph. "I have to say, you're pretty generous to your employees.” She knew that even if she did not exist, Joseph would give Lucas gifts if he got into a relationship or got married.Joseph remained expressionless and said, "I'm even more generous with you, but unfortunately, you ignore all of it."Crossing her legs, she said calmly, "I have money. I don't need your generosity.""No one complains about having too much
Back then, this man had looked at him with the same disdainful expression. It made Kenneth feel like a fool."Please, Ken. Let's go. I’m gonna throw up. Please think about our child in my belly, please?" Xavia pleaded in a softened tone.Kenneth reached out to touch her belly. He was worried about their kid and agreed to compromise. "Okay, I'll go talk to Father alone. You head back and rest.""Thank you, and hurry back," Xavia said softly as she tugged at his sleeve.Just as Kenneth took a few steps forward, Callum said, "The matter we're discussing today is very important. None of those called to be here can be absent."Xavia's face turned ashen. She bit her lip. "I really don't feel well. I need to go to the hospital. I promise to come back as soon as possible."Callum cast a glance at her and said, "Don’t you want to marry Ken?"Xavia knew Callum had always disliked her. Now that Chloe was here, it was apparent that they were up to no good. After a moment of thought, Xavia f
Kenneth looked toward Joseph, thinking Callum was talking about Joseph. After all, Joseph was the only man aside from him to have had a child with Xavia, so who was this unknown man? Did Xavia have another kid with another man aside from Joseph? He quickly dismissed the thought. Xavia did not look like someone who had given birth to three children. With that thought in mind, Kenneth calmed himself and looked at Callum. "Dad, please speak clearly.""Isn't it clear enough?" Joseph scoffed. He pushed Eustace forward and said, "He and Xavia had a child together. The little girl is now five years old. Xavia abandoned her.""Bullshit! You were the one who had a child with Xavia, then threw Xavia to the wayside!" Kenneth retorted, his eyes filled with disdain and hatred. He despised Joseph for his irresponsibility and resented him for mistreating Xavia.Joseph glanced at Callum and chuckled. "It looks like you raised an idiot."Callum felt embarrassed. He had not expected his son to be
Eustace could have dodged her, but he did not move out of the way. Instead, he allowed her to pounce on him and tear at his shirt. He simply smiled at her as he kept his eyes wide open. He wanted to see every minute detail of the fate that awaited Xavia for abandoning her daughter. He wanted to witness her downfall, he wanted to see her cry the tears of regret, and above all, he needed to acknowledge how blind he was in the past.He had nearly forfeited his life to be with her. She was unworthy of all the sacrifices he had made, and today, her retribution had finally arrived.Eustace was truly satisfied by Xavia's fury. He laughed until tears streamed down his face. He was doubled over with laughter and was unable to contain himself.Chloe stared at Eustace, feeling sympathetic toward the man. To suffer so much in one's youth due to a bad relationship was truly a tragedy."You've got your revenge, so why don’t you look happy?" Joseph asked as he gazed at her.Chloe felt oddly unco
Xavia's response did not elicit any joy from Kenneth. Instead, he felt like an invisible hand was tearing at his heart. He asked, "What do you mean during this time? Does that mean that you approached me with ulterior motives?" Chloe glanced at Callum and mouthed, "Looks like he isn't so naive after all."Callum covered his face, feeling embarrassed in front of his daughter. On one hand, he felt guilty for what he did to her mother, and on the other hand, he had to deal with his other two wayward children who constantly tried to provoke Chloe.Grasping at straws, a glimmer of hope appeared in Xavia's eyes as he held Kenneth's hand on her belly while saying earnestly, "No, I swear, you're the child's father. I know I shouldn't have lied to you, Ken, but I had no choice. I had to obey Duskfall's orders. I really do love you." "You love me?" Kenneth burst into laughter and pointed at Eustace. "Is this what you told him too?""Yes, she also told me that she loved me," Eustace quickl