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
The next moment, Joseph got out of the car as well. He gave no response and simply looked at his watch to check the time while Bethany continued, "Joe, do you think Jas will like me?"Joseph lowered his head to look at her and said plainly, "Probably."Although Jasper was reserved, he did not dislike someone without reason. Bethany was filled with joy. She grabbed Joseph’s arm and said, "I hope Jas and I get along.”The midday sun bathed Chloe's shoulders in abundant light. While it should have provided warmth, all she sensed was a cold chill that ran through her entire body. Men were deceitful creatures. All those words about Bethany being unimportant and that no one would affect their relationship were nothing but empty talks. She should never have trusted him.Chloe could tell at a glance that Bethany was a schemer. This was nothing more than an attempt to get closer to Joseph, using her fondness for children as a pretext to approach him. Her eyes narrowed as she walked briskl
Bethany froze and her sobbing abruptly ceased. She stared at Joseph in disbelief, unable to utter a word. She could not believe that he was sending her away because of Chloe. It was as if Chloe had bewitched him the moment he saw her.Joseph could sense Bethany’s emotions through her gaze but felt that he had done nothing wrong. He flagged down a cab and pushed her into it.There was nothing Bethany could do other than be ushered into the cab like a puppet. She stared at Chloe, who appeared indifferent, and a touch of resentment flitted through her eyes.*After Bethany was sent away, Jasper came out. Chloe smiled and grabbed his hand. "Let's go, I bought you some delicious food. We can have it in the car.""Thanks, Mom. Are you done with all your work?" Jasper asked. He was looking at only her, completely ignoring Joseph’s presence.Joseph did not get angry. He stared at Chloe deeply as if seeking approval. He felt that he had handled the situation well, but it seemed to him tha
Joseph's face sank. He gritted his teeth and pulled Jasper's ear. "Say that again, you little rascal!" “Ah! Mommy! Daddy’s hurting me!” Jasper quickly sought help.Chloe extended her hand and gave Joseph a slap. "Why are you arguing with a child? He doesn't understand anything."Joseph scoffed. "He doesn't understand anything? Isn't this considered understanding quite a lot? Besides, I didn't use much force. He’s just pretending to get your attention."Taking cover behind Chloe, Jasper made faces at Joseph. Unlike other children his age, Joseph was serious and rarely smiled, but since Chloe had returned, he had become more cheerful and lively. Joseph noticed these changes, and the frustration on his face dissipated.To bolster their con, Chloe decided to post a family photo, but she blurred Jasper's face to protect the child's privacy. Joseph then reposted it, creating a harmonious family atmosphere. It was difficult for even the people involved to distinguish the truth. Rather t
After Chloe calmed herself, she realized that the place she was in resembled the villa she lived in while overseas five years ago. However, upon closer inspection, the exterior scenery was different. She realized something and froze."Did you build a villa identical to the one I stayed in five years ago?" she asked.Noah was busy bandaging himself. Upon hearing her question, he replied, "Yeah, doesn't it look almost identical?"Chloe's gaze swept over every item in the room, and she admitted that she was touched. She turned back to Noah and looked at him gently as if she had returned to the time when she simply treated him as a little brother."How did you convince Tiffany to cooperate with you?"Tiffany had made her move while Noah distracted Desmond."I just told her about it, and she agreed."Chloe asked, "Do you think you’re treating her fairly?"Noah said flatly, "I’ll compensate her."Compensate? How? Chloe thought that youth was the most precious thing in the world, but
In the Whitman family home, Joseph went to deal with a bunch of urgent company matters after putting Jasper to sleep. By the time he finished, it was already past three in the morning. He contemplated calling Chloe to ask about Noah's situation, but thinking it might disrupt her sleep, he abandoned the idea.When Joseph woke up the next day, it was already half past six. He recalled Chloe mentioning that Exotic Star had a new product launching today and that she would have to wake up early. He reached for his phone on the table, intending to call her.However, his hand slipped and the phone fell to the floor. The loud thud caused his heart to tremble. He stared at the shattered phone screen as he got a bad feeling. He grabbed his spare phone and quickly dialed Chloe's number. After ringing for some time, a cold, mechanical voice informed him that there was no one available to answer at the moment. Without hesitation, he immediately headed to the Sullivan Manor. When Joseph got ther
“Yes, Grandpa, and I hope you won't stop me when the time comes," Noah said. "You're not discussing this with me. You're just informing me!" Desmond said exasperatedly. "I'm sorry, Grandpa.”Desmond hemmed and hawed for a long while, at a loss for words. He seemed to age ten years as he stared into the distance through the window. After a while, he said, "I've already had someone contact doctors abroad regarding your condition, so don't worry. All you have to do now is just focus on recovering. Don't give up so soon."Sensing Desmond's determination, Noah's eyes filled with tears. He too wished to spend a few more years with his grandfather.When they arrived at the Sullivan manor, the foreign doctors had replied. Upon learning that the renowned healer, Z, had treated Noah but only achieved limited success, they decided not to intervene.Noah was not discouraged by this. He comforted Desmond and said, "Grandpa, I would like to go abroad for a few days. It's been a long time sin
Half an hour later, Desmond and Noah walked out of the ward together.Desmond said, "The doctor told you to stay in the hospital for a few more days, so why don't you just listen? If something happens to you again, they can treat you immediately."Noah smiled warmly and said, "It's okay. The medical equipment at home is sufficient."Desmond sighed. It would be good if Noah stayed at home as well. At least there would be more pairs of eyes on him.Desmond instructed the driver to come to the hospital’s basement car park. When he hung up the phone, he looked around the corridor and wondered, "Wasn't Chloe just sitting here? Where is she?"Noah did not say anything and just lowered his head."And where's Tiffany too? Call her. We need to go home," Desmond said as he took his phone out to call Chloe.However, Chloe did not answer his call. Noah did not call Tiffany. Instead, he said, "Her brother had something to discuss with her, so he came by and brought her home. Maybe Chloe ha
Chloe looked at Tiffany and said sarcastically, "Not everyone is willing to contribute their entire life knowing that the other person doesn't like them."Tiffany had a heart problem. She might die at any moment, yet she chose to live around someone who did not love her back. Chloe often marveled at the greatness of love, but she would never possess such a sacrificial spirit.Tiffany laughed coldly. "It’s because I have compassion and you don't. When Xavia died before your eyes, you just coldly stared at her body."Chloe raised her head sharply, glared at Tiffany, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Xavia took my child, stole my man, and wrecked my marriage! She nearly got me killed several times! If she hadn’t died, it might have been me! I should've celebrated her death with fireworks! None of you know what I've been through, so stop pointing fingers at me!"At first, she had felt responsible for Xavia's death, but she had since come to her senses. Xavia's death had nothing to
Desmond was taken aback that he even forgot his cane and almost tripped on the carpet. He quickly got back up and headed for the second floor. The butler immediately called for an ambulance while the other housekeepers guided the panicked guests away.Chloe furrowed her brows, following Desmond into Noah's bedroom. The curtains were drawn tightly, blocking out all light. But just standing at the door, one could detect the strong scent of rust from inside.A helper flipped a switch, and the room was flooded with light. The wooden furniture was neatly arranged while neatly folded clothes sat on the sofa.Chloe looked around but did not see Noah. She then looked toward the bathroom and her face sank.Tiffany pointed to the bathroom and said, "He's in there."Desmond trembled as he pushed open the bathroom door. Inside was a mess, with red stains covering the floor. Noah was in the bathtub, his wet clothes clinging to his body. His arms hung limply over the tub's edge, and his head sl
Chloe did not know how to answer."Say something. You wanted her dead, right? Are you happy now that she is dead?!” Kenneth shouted angrily at her, his eyes bloodshot and his gaze piercing.He was so loud that it drew the attention of many nearby. Callum and Joseph rushed over, and Joseph shielded Chloe behind him. He pushed Kenneth back several steps and said sternly, "Never speak of that woman in front of Chloe again. Otherwise, there'll be consequences!""Hah! Are you protecting a murderer?" Kenneth laughed. "Oh yeah, you’re both responsible for Xavia's death after all."Smack!Callum slapped Kenneth across the face, instantly silencing him. "Get a grip, Ken! Xavia deserved to die. Stop embarrassing yourself in front of Chloe.”Kenneth held his face as he muttered, "Yeah, you're right… Xavia should’ve died. She was evil. She deceived and took advantage of me… She should die..."Then why was he so tormented over her death? He could not sleep or eat. He knew Xavia deserved th
Joseph frowned. "Of course not. Her death has nothing to do with you. Promise me you won’t think such thoughts."The unexpected turn of events caught both Chloe and him off guard. Xavia clearly wanted to haunt Chloe forever by killing herself in front of her. Although he felt shocked, he was not deeply shaken. After all, he had not witnessed Xavia's jump, and Xavia probably thought that the third floor was not enough to kill her. After all, being in the hospital for treatment was better than being detained by the police.Chloe looked at Joseph with vacant eyes and smiled bitterly. "You're right. It’s good that she's finally dead. She got what she deserved, and I should be happy," she said."Exactly. Even if she didn't jump, the police would’ve arrested her," Joseph said gently, "It's my fault for asking you to buy us some time. If she comes back as a ghost to haunt you, I'll stop her."Joseph, Tyson, and a few officers had arrived just moments after Xavia jumped. He had brought a g
Everyone erupted into gasps. As a deafening crash came from below, the staff scattered. Some ran downstairs to try and rescue Iris. Some who had rushed to the windows shouted anxiously, "She's still alive!"Everyone around Chloe was running as her mind was filled with an endless ringing. The whole world became a blur. She never imagined that things would end like this. The meeting hall was on the third floor. It was not too high, but it could be fatal if one were to land on their head. Everyone's accusatory gaze fell on Chloe, and the crowd started to murmur."Damn, how could she do this to Iris? Do you think she’ll be haunted by nightmares tonight?""Yeah, why does she insist that Iris is Xavia?""What if Iris dies? Won’t Ms. Chloe indirectly become a murderer?""Do you think Iris will come for revenge in the middle of the night when she dies?"Something inside Chloe snapped, and she shouted, "It wasn't me! What she did has nothing to do with me!"Her outburst silenced the ro