Chloe looked at her phone skeptically and said, "Strange. I haven't even started hailing a ride yet.""That's because I arrived just in time. Neither too early nor too late," Icarus replied.Her cherry lips parted in surprise. "You came specifically to pick me up?""Mhmm." he nodded.Seeing the perplexed expression on Chloe's face, Icarus paused for a moment before explaining, "I was having dinner nearby with Harry and saw on his social media that you were also in the area.""I see…""I thought it might be inconvenient for you to hail a ride at this time of night, so I came to offer you a ride home," Icarus continued."It's already so late, and it'll be midnight by the time we arrive at my place," she pointed out."It's fine. I've been having trouble sleeping these past few days and usually stay up late," Icarus said.At this point, Chloe found no reason to refuse his kind offer.*Joseph took Toto for a walk, but as soon as they left the villa, Toto sat on the ground, panti

The neighborhood was quiet despite being in a bustling area. There were no people in the surrounding area, especially at night.To be honest, there was nothing she could do if the middle-aged man in front of her decided to do anything to her.Chloe's palms were sweating, but she did not back down. "What are you going to do to me if I say it again? I did nothing wrong. You were the one who failed to keep an eye on your dog, and now you have the audacity to shift the blame on me. The regulations in Aesper prohibit the ownership of German Shepherds. I have the right to report you."As soon as Chloe said she was going to report him, the man faltered and did not say anything more. He pulled his dog away and quickly left.Chloe let out a sigh of relief and called Joseph to come over.Five minutes later, Joseph arrived. He was wearing a cotton shirt, and his expression was gloomy and terrifying under the night sky."You didn't put Toto on a leash?" he asked."I did. I let it go for a f

Chloe got into the cab and told the driver where to go."Oh, you're going to Patterson. I know that area well," the driver responded."Please drive faster. I have an urgent matter to attend to," Chloe requested."All right, I promise you'll be there in no time!" the driver replied.In the next second, another car came around the corner toward them. The driver's pupils contracted, and he quickly hit the brakes. Unfortunately, they were going too fast and could not stop in time.There was a loud crash as the two cars collided.Thankfully, both drivers' reactions were quick. Chloe's body flew forward a little, but she did not hit the window.'I thought this guy said he was a professional…'"Are you crazy?! Why were you driving so fast?! My employer has a heart condition. Can you afford the consequences if something happens?!" Mateo angrily questioned the driver as he got out of the car.The cab driver knew it was his fault. Just when he was about to apologize, his face turned pal

At first, David denied everything, claiming that he was only looking for some information. However, after he was pressured by their superior, he eventually confessed.He was envious of Chloe's promotion to team leader shortly after joining the company and had made a rash decision.Their superior was furious and scolded, "We need to cooperate with clients from Estre all year round, and with her top-notch Estrenian language skills and experience in leading a team, Chloe is more qualified and capable than you. There's no point in competing with her!"David was resentful, but there was nothing he could do. The evidence was clear, and the truth was out.Since David had been working at Baxon for five years, their superior just fired him. He left Baxon with his belongings in hand, his head hanging low and defeated.Chloe had proven her innocence, and her colleagues quickly gathered around her, showering her with compliments. She responded to them with a fake smile on her face. She had no

Joseph's face sank. He stretched out his hand, revealing his prominent knuckles as he pointed at Chloe. "Go cook for me."Chloe had a stomach ache and did not want to cook, so she said, "Let's order takeout.""Sure, you pay for it then. I want seafood from Floria," Joseph said, looking at her fixedly as he saw through her intentions with a glance.Floria was a famous seafood restaurant in Aesper. It carried a variety of fresh and cured seafood dishes, with oysters being its specialty. The prices were high, yet the portions were small.Chloe was stunned for a moment and said in disbelief, "How did you know I got paid today?""Really?" Joseph raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Then I should order more today."Chloe opened the takeout app and handed her phone to Joseph. "Order whatever you want."He casually ordered a few items. Chloe painfully paid for it and ordered a bowl of clam chowder as well. When the takeout arrived, Joseph realized that she had not ordered anything else for