Joseph exuded an air of laziness as he lounged on the sofa, his face partially concealed by the angle of the photo.Yet, even with only half of his face visible, his captivating presence was enough to enchant anyone who laid eyes on him.Upon seeing the handsome guy, Emily's mind cleared up a bit. "Isn't this the handsome guy we encountered at the bar who was with Jake's uncle that day?"Chloe's anger was written all over her face. "What did you say?"Perplexed, Emily repeated, "What's the matter? He's the guy we met at the bar. I also met him at the class reunion the other day. Honestly, you could make a move on him if you weren't so fixated on seeking revenge against that despicable couple."Even during the short encounter at the bar, Joseph’s charisma remained undeniable. He emitted an aura of elegance and exceptional grace. While others might have been easily forgotten, he possessed the ability to leave a lasting impression."Stop it..." Chloe was on the verge of tears. She t

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Chloe asked, unable to comprehend his gaze. "I believe I've warned you more than once to stay away from men of questionable character," Joseph said. "He's my friend," Chloe retorted, feeling a bit displeased. "You're not just an individual anymore. You're my wife, and you represent not only yourself but also the Whitmans and Fairlight," Joseph said sternly.Chloe felt a shiver run down her spine. She lowered her head and weakly responded, "You now acknowledge me as the Whitmans' daughter-in-law? Why didn't you tell me that before? Were you afraid I was after your family's wealth?" "Have I ever hidden anything from you or deliberately kept you uninformed?" Joseph replied with displeasure. 'It was your own stupidity for not realizing it.'"Well… You didn't…"Joseph snorted with an air of arrogance and said, "Act within your capabilities, and don't go overboard. Can you find a better place than Fairlight?"'Can you find a man better tha

Joseph pondered for a moment and answered thoughtfully, "Of course not."Chloe's spirits lifted visibly, her vitality returning. "Really?""Yes, a maid is far more diligent and obedient than you."Chloe was speechless.Joseph chuckled softly. 'But your position is slightly higher than that of a housemaid.'To put it bluntly, he had considered her to be beneath even a maid. The definition of a maid was someone who cooked well and was hardworking.The first meal she had cooked was disastrous. She even ended up in the hospital after eating it.After that, she enrolled in a culinary class. She was clever, and she managed to cook relatively delicious meals within less than a month. And now, he had grown accustomed to her cooking.He had enjoyed extravagant meals since he was young, and honestly, her cooking was not exceptionally delicious. However, for some inexplicable reason, every time he ate the food she made, a surge of warmth welled up within him.Chloe had no idea what Josep

Chloe was caught off guard by the sudden slap. As her cheek stung and turned red, she regained focus and recognized the man in front of her.She mustered up a fearless smile and retorted, "Is this all you've got? Leave and prepare yourself for the notice of trial.""Notice of trial? What do you mean?""I'll fight you in court for Mother’s inheritance. I won't give either of you a single penny," Chloe said, her voice choked with emotion at the mention of her mother. "You don't deserve any of it!"Having gone through numerous trials, Chloe had transformed into a different person. Gone was the little girl who longed for her father's affection. She had seen through the cold-heartedness of the man standing in front of her. Her mother had given him her everything, including her own life, yet he did not cherish it.Therefore, she would no longer naively seek his solace or care.A pang of unease reverberated through Benjamin's chest. He had grown accustomed to Chloe's submissive nature,

Chloe covered her face in embarrassment, gritting her teeth as she complained inwardly, 'What’s wrong with this guy? He's so insensitive. It's one thing to not show any concern, but why would he add insult to injury by comparing my face to a pig's right now?'Joseph entered his study and closed the door before dialing Samuel's number.Samuel found it unusual to receive a call from Joseph, and thus, immediately put down the files in his hand to answer. "Hey, what's the matter?""Can we expedite the court hearing for Chloe's case?" Joseph got straight to the point without wasting any words.A complex expression flashed across Samuel's face. "This is the reason you called me?""Yeah.""You haven’t fallen for her, have you?"Joseph was taken aback for a moment. He instinctively denied, "I just want to help her."Samuel fell into silence, contemplating the situation. His close friend was undoubtedly a business genius, yet when it came to matters of love, he was quite clueless. Unbek