A look of enlightenment appeared in Chloe's black eyes as she looked at Joseph's face.She asked carefully and tentatively, "Did Grandpa ask me to go to your company?""Pretty much.”“He mentioned this to me before, but I turned it down with an excuse."Her underlying meaning was that it was none of her business now.Joseph looked up at her coldly. "Well, you shirk responsibility pretty fast.""It doesn't concern me, so why can't I shirk responsibility?" Chloe retorted seriously.Harold was too enthusiastic, and she found it hard to accept. It was not that she could not handle it. She was just not a true granddaughter-in-law of the Whitman family.She was unwilling to lie to Harold every time she met him because he was very nice to her. Thus, she felt guilty. She was weighed down by her guilty conscience.Joseph retrieved a tissue and wiped his lips before he asked lightly, "Are you very busy at Baxon?""Yeah, I'm a little busy.""Do you get tired?""I can handle physical e

When Ava caught up to Adam, she heard him address Chloe as his sister.She stared at Chloe fiercely. Feeling frightened, a cold shiver ran down her spine. "What did you call her?""Sis. She's older than me, so I should address her politely."What Adam said sounded right. He was wearing sports attire and had dreadlocks, appearing like a bad youth. Hence, it was rather horrifying to hear him obediently address Chloe as his sister.However, Chloe rolled her eyes. He did not say such a thing when he teased her a few days ago."How did you guys get acquainted with each other?"Adam averted his gaze. "I got to know Ava at my dad's company. Why do you ask so many questions?"Gentleness appeared on Ava's face. She suppressed her deep shock and forced herself to calm down. "I'm sure you don't know that I'm Chloe's older sister.""I'm aware of that."'I also know that you guys bullied Chloe and drove her away.'Of course, it was Alexander who told Adam about this after Alexander learne

The moment they were about to indulge in their desires, the phone on the bedside cabinet rang.Originally filled with desire, Joseph’s lustful eyes cleared. He gazed at the woman whose clothes he had torn off before he abruptly regained his composure. He then got out of bed and walked into the bathroom with his phone.With a loud “Bang,” the door slammed shut. The whole wall seemed to shake along with the slamming. It was filled with a tinge of inexplicable fury and helplessness.This scene was unexpected.Stunned, Chloe remained in bed for a long time. She lowered her head to take a look when she heard the shower turn on.‘That’s pretty big. What's wrong with him? Is he dissatisfied with me? Was I that bad?'Suddenly, immense shame and defeat overwhelmed her when she recalled how she had taken the initiative earlier. Her eyes turned red as she smoothed her clothes and stormed out of the bedroom.Harold had already left and was no longer downstairs.She heaved a grievous sigh.

"No, thank you. I’ve already found a job with a good salary," Chloe responded, taking a sip of water."So quickly? Which company?" Icarus expressed his surprise."It's a small company...""Your qualifications are remarkable. Why settle for a small company?" Harry interjected, “I can connect you with some great job opportunities. Don't let your prime years go to waste.""He's right. While small companies can serve as stepping stones, joining a larger corporation offers better prospects for long-term growth.""Yeah, Chloe. Don't be too impulsive in your decisions."Hearing their advice, Chloe’s heart warmed. However, deep down, she understood that it was her inability to act impulsively that led her to accept Joseph's arrangement. Nevertheless, she sincerely cherished their genuine concern."I will and I have indeed given it careful consideration. I won't make any impulsive moves," Chloe replied, a mischievous smile gracing her face as her eyes sparkled like stars. "I’m fully awar

Chloe braced herself against the discomfort in her stomach and sat up straight to examine the contract.However, the swift movements of the car hurtling through the darkness, coupled with an abrupt break from Lucas, nearly caused her to vomit right then and there.Chloe retracted her hand that was poised to switch on the overhead light. She hunched over, covering her mouth with one hand, while flipping the contract to the last page. Despite the dim light, she located the signature area and swiftly signed her name.As a solitary woman, she had nothing to offer to those with greedy intentions. Moreover, even if Joseph harbored any intentions of enforcing unjust conditions, he would find it futile. After all, the terms of her salary had been mutually agreed upon from the get-go.Chloe handed over the contract, immediately closing her eyes in an attempt to suppress her rising nausea. She moved swiftly as if purposefully avoiding any interaction with Joseph.His handsome face darkened,