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
"If I liked Noah, would I be sitting here calmly chatting with you? I'd be giving you trouble, plotting ways to torment you, and trying to pull you two apart.""You're right, I was overthinking it," Chloe readily agreed, before suddenly changing her tone. "So, you like Vince?""Hell no! I'd sooner fall for a woman than that lumbering oaf!" Zoelle leaped up, banging her head on the car roof and howling in pain.Chloe stared at her intently. "Then why did you pick a fight with Bethany?""Because I can't stand that pretentious act of hers.""But you don't know her and will probably never cross paths with her in the future."Chloe had a point. While she did not have a good first impression of Bethany either, she had not intentionally caused trouble or overtly showed her dislike. There was no need, and she could not be bothered. Normally, Zoelle would react the same way as well, but when it came to Vince and Bethany, she was visibly emotional."Exactly, but that won’t stop me from di
Due to the glare on the glass, Chloe squinted to try and make out the face of the person in the window but ended up tearing up due to the sun’s glare. When she rubbed her eyes and looked up again, the shadow at the window had disappeared.Just then, the help came back out. "Ms. Tiffany is feeling unwell and will not be able to meet you all. Sorry, but you'll have to leave," she said.Joseph's eyes flashed a hint of anticipation. He put his arm around Chloe's shoulder and leaned in close to whisper, "Will you join me and Jas for dinner tonight?"As he suddenly closed the gap between them, Chloe's immediate reaction was to push him away. But Joseph seemed to have expected this and tightened his hold, whispering so that only she could hear them, "Don't push me away. Just play along.""Play along?" Chloe asked. Her voice was sugary sweet, but she glared at him. She felt that he was taking advantage of her."Noah's here." Joseph was attempting to provoke Noah into showing himself.Chl
[Are you two really back together? Spill the beans!][I want the truth in 10 seconds. Don't make me beg!][Wow, I knew you two would rekindle your relationship, but poor Noah.][Dud, why didn’t you appreciate what you had when you had it? Why do you only value it after you've lost it?][Help! So was Noah just a rebound?][Noah’s a decent guy. It's better to speak up early than to lead him on.]*While many comments sang praises, a significant number also offered criticism. Joseph scrolled through his phone and skimmed past the negative feedback. As he read each positive comment, a rare smile graced his face. The genuine happiness in his eyes was undeniable as if the whole thing was real.Engrossed in her phone, Chloe missed this rare display of emotion. "You should post a picture too," she proposed, "It'd feel more authentic if we both do it."Little did she know that Joseph had never posted personal photos on his account. He only ever posted work-related content regarding Fai
The first message she received was from Emily.[What the hell?! You’re back together with Joseph?!][Why aren't you answering the phone? Are you seriously together with Joseph?][The Internet’s exploding and your reputation’s tanking. Just stay calm and don't let them get to you.]Chloe sighed. She then noticed that the number of followers on her social media had reached ten million. They were fans of Joseph, and these new fans were leaving messages on her account.[Wow, official announcement! And it looks to be for real.][This is the first time Joseph has ever posted a private photo. What's more, it's a lovey-dovey picture. It must be real!][Yeah, a man only shows off his girlfriend if he really likes her.][I'm so jealous… I want to be Chloe too. I want a boyfriend like Joseph.][My boyfriend refuses to post a photo of me on his social media. I'm so sad!][Miss, if your boyfriend refuses to post your photo, it means he really doesn't like you. Unless he works in a super p
As the guard continued to refuse her, Xavia felt her frustration surge. ‘Fine. You don't want to see me and take up your responsibility? I'll let the whole world know that you're a heartless man who abandoned his wife and child!'At three in the morning, Kenneth was awakened by Ophelia."Ken! Wake up! You’re being targeted online!"He rubbed his eyes in confusion and asked, "What do you mean?"Ophelia handed him her tablet and said, "See for yourself."Xavia had posted an article late at night saying that her child had lost his father and she did not want to live anymore. Many netizens were worried that something had happened to her and reported the post to the police. When the cops arrived at the hospital, they found that Xavia had tried to harm herself. Fortunately, the wounds were not deep, and she and the child were not in life-threatening danger.Kenneth had always been seen as a good man in the eyes of the public. But now, despite being a prince, he was criticized by the ne
Before Chloe could respond, Emily barged into her room."Tell me! Is the news true or false?" Emily shook Chloe vigorously, her eyes filled with concern. “You don’t have to do this for Jasper. There are many ways to make it up to him. There's no need to sacrifice your happiness. Remember, always put yourself first, even before your child. That being said, if you and Joseph aren’t just reconciling for Jasper’s sake but genuinely repairing your relationship, I will support your decision."Feeling touched, Chloe looked at Emily and said, "Actually, it's neither.""Huh?" Emily blinked, a hint of understanding crossing her face. "I get it now. Are you using Joseph's financial power to resolve Exotic Star's crisis?"Chloe nodded, then applied a face mask. "You could say that.""Brilliant! You have my full support! Screw men! Women are on the rise now!" Emily considered this compensation for all the hurt Joseph had put Chloe through.As Chloe pulled out a lilac suit dress from the wardr