In an attempt to help Xavia, Megan said, "Mr. Kenneth, you can't do that. Everyone knows that Xavia's pregnant with your child. Don’t believe those bastards and break up with Xavia. You have to take care of her.”Megan had long realized that Xavia was insincere toward her, but having others curry favor with her when they heard that she was acquainted with the prince's fiancee was a great feeling. Her career was improving, and she no longer had to compete against inferior internet celebrities for lousy advertisement gigs. To protect her dignity, she had to side with Xavia."Are you calling my father a bastard?" Kenneth questioned Megan coldly.The frightened Megan shook her head and denied, "No, I was talking about Chloe!""She didn't mean that, Ken." Xavia tried to grab Kenneth's sleeve but he avoided her. Xavia said sorrowfully, "We can have an amniocentesis if you don't believe the child is yours. The results won’t lie."Kenneth repeated her words when he recalled something. "Th
His words frightened Xavia and drove her mad. She frantically gripped his shirt and interrogated him desperately, "Not only do you want to give me up, but you also want to kill your child? You’re too cruel, Kenneth Gillingham!""Stop! You’re the one who caused this mess. If you had told me the truth from the beginning, Chloe and Joseph wouldn't have had the chance to expose your lies. You’ve disappointed me!" As Kenneth pushed her away, his last bit of compassion vanished. Every member of the palace knew that he had been fooled by this woman. But he deserved it, and he could blame no one. He would be a fool to believe her lies again after learning about the truth. If Xavia had been honest with him from the get-go, he might have been biased toward her. But now, he wondered if the person he loved was Xavia or just the persona she had created. Otherwise, how would a person's character change so much overnight? "I was forced to lie to you. I didn’t want to. Just try to understand my s
"My God..."Everyone in the conference room held their breath in horror as they watched the scene. They felt that Chloe must have gone mad. It was clear they had to be careful not to infuriate her.Gary's fluffy hair was drenched, watering down his earlier superior look. He now looked awkward and hilarious. He wiped his face and realized that it was not a dream. All eyes turned on him as he stared at Chloe sinisterly and raised his arm to hit her.Chloe had been watching him and immediately retreated. She asked the obvious, "You want to hit me?"Yes, she was provoking him, but she would call the cops on him if he dared to hit her. She had never done this before and wondered if making a scene would work. Sometimes, one would gain more compassion by acting like the weak.Gary, who had never been fond of women, wanted to hit her even more after hearing her provocation. But upon recalling what Noah had told him, he stopped. The plan had only just started. Although he was currently the
The girl paused and stared at Joseph’s hands. She bit her lip and asked, "But you're not wearing a wedding ring. Do you think I'm too young for you?"Joseph’s brows furrowed, his impatience evident. "Didn’t you hear me?""I..." Caught off guard by his stern tone, the girl came close to tears. "I made a bet with my classmates that I could get your number. They’ll tease me if I don’t get it.”Samuel looked around and spotted a few other schoolgirls peeking out from behind the trees. Eager to wrap this up, he told the girl, "Your bet is your problem. It's dangerous to ask strangers for their number. If you really want to keep your reputation intact, I can give you my friend's contact info."Her eyes lit up. "Really? Thank you!""But he won't accept your request," Samuel added, keen on not wasting any more time. His minutes were valuable.The girl’s smile vanished. "So you're just messing with me?""I'm being realistic. You and my friend here aren’t from the same world, and he's int
“Yeah, let's find a place to talk. I have plans this afternoon." Samuel agreed.As he strode off, He looked eager to get things over with. What he truly wanted was to get the pair some private space. Sure, he loved making money, but his friend’s happiness was also a priority for him. Joseph had finally succeeded in holding Chloe's hand. Though he maintained a cool facade, he was surely buzzing with joy on the inside.It was now late August. The weather was milder, a welcome relief from the peak of summer. A gentle breeze blew at the hem of Chloe's skirt, showcasing her radiant skin. The sunlight rested upon her head like a divine crown. She looked as if she were lost in a daydream, untouchable and divine like a goddess.Joseph's gaze lingered on her, his heartbeat momentarily slowing. He had always known she was beautiful, but now, he felt that every aspect of her fascinated him. At times, he even felt too old for her.Realizing he was staring, Chloe touched her face. "What are you
"All right then. Let's work together to regain Exotic Star’s shares," Joseph declared.He could just snap his fingers and take over the company, but he recognized that Chloe was more than just a pretty face. She was valuable in her own right, and he wanted to give her the space to prove her worth.Samuel twiddled a pen between his fingers, suddenly having an idea. He turned to Chloe and suggested, "If Noah is the one backing Gary, why not just reach out to him directly?"Chloe let out a weary sigh. "If it were that easy, we would've done it by now.""What do you mean?""Noah’s gone missing."From the moment Desmond had ended up in the hospital, Noah's phone had been out of service. The security footage at the manor had also been tampered with. All that could be seen was him running out of the hall. The rest of the footage was just static. Noah knew the ins and outs of the Sullivan manor well and had easily wiped out the proof, leaving them with nothing.Joseph's gaze turned seri
As they exited the cafe, they ran into Vince and Bethany. The pair were joking around and laughing together, forming a picture of happiness. Vince was holding a cup of smoothie. Chloe was not familiar with him, but with his towering frame, she did not pin him as a smoothie enthusiast. She figured the drink was more likely Bethany's. The two of them looked very much like a couple."There you are, sir. We were just about to look for you," Vince said, smiling broadly, oblivious to the presence of the stunning Zoelle.Joseph looked indifferent. "What is it?""Nothing much." Bethany stepped forward, her eyes twinkling as she smiled. "I've just been curious about your company, Fairlight. I haven't had any contact with the outside world for years. The company you’ve built is remarkable. You're amazing, Joe.""There's not much to see there. You should focus on your recovery," Joseph advised."I feel great, actually. I’ve been feeling cooped up in Imperium and am itching to see the world."
“She doesn't," Joseph responded, his expression unchanged."She absolutely does," Zoelle insisted."I think so too," Chloe chimed in."See? I’m not making it up. It's obvious from just a glance," Zoelle exclaimed, slapping her thigh as if she had found a kindred spirit."Something was different about her gaze as she looked at Joseph," Chloe concurred,Bethany’s gaze had seemed innocent, but it hid a deep meaning."Whatever. I don't like her anyway," Joseph declared.Women often had a knack for such things. Though Bethany had not done anything to purposely rub them the wrong way, there was something unsettling about her demeanor. She came off as a seemingly innocent girl hiding a secret, and it was uncommon for people to address Joseph as Joe.Chloe kept her thoughts to herself, but she agreed with Zoelle's assumptions. She also had an unexplained aversion to the girl."Did she do something to upset you two?" Joseph asked in puzzlement. After all, they had only exchanged brief