Benjamin took a square box from Karen and handed it to Chloe."These are the assets your mother entrusted to me for you. It consists of liquid assets worth 70 grand and jewelry worth 300 grand. I didn't give it to you earlier because I was concerned that you might spend it recklessly due to your young age. However, circumstances have changed now. You’ve grown up and developed your own thoughts. I believe I can trust you completely.""Coco, don't be angry with your father," Karen added."Yeah, Coco. It's better for our family to stand together. I'll take care of Daddy. All you have to do is try not to make him angry," Ava said.At that moment, the media rushed in, capturing the scene of a "family reunion” as their cameras clicked away. The intense glare of the flashing lights blinded Chloe, causing her to take a step back involuntarily. At that very moment, she noticed the diamond necklace around Ava's neck.Chloe could not help but laugh at their audacity. She had not expected the

Joseph propped up his chin with one hand, his gaze icy and piercing as it landed on Chloe's face.His tone brooked no opposition as he commanded, "From now on, stay away from Icarus."Confused, Chloe protested, "But why? Nothing happened between us, and I don't have any feelings for him.""You might not, but I can see clearly that he has feelings for you." Joseph furrowed his brow, his gaze bereft of emotion. "Or do you simply enjoy being admired by others?""If you can see that I have no such feelings for Icarus, why can't you trust me?""Hah!" Joseph sneered, his nostrils flaring with disdain. "If there truly is nothing between you, then you should maintain your distance from him. Don't think for a moment that I'm unaware of your intentions. You're keeping him as a backup plan, ready to go to him as soon as you leave me. Those occasional dates with him only serve to reinforce that fact."Chloe met Joseph's cold gaze, her frustration was evident as she explained, "No, that's not

Hearing the pleading voice on the other end of the phone, Chloe hesitated for a moment before agreeing to the delivery man.Following the instructions he gave her, Chloe stepped out of Fairlight, only to be instantly assaulted by a gust of cold and damp wind. The icy tendrils cut through her clothing, causing a shiver to run down her spine.After walking about half a mile, she arrived at a residential building. Despite the inviting glow, a sense of unease washed over her. With a flicker of wariness crossing her beautiful face, she made a quick and decisive decision. She halted in her tracks and, trusting her instincts, hung up the phone. Without wasting another moment, she turned around and doubled back to Fairlight.Chloe quickened her pace, her high heels splashing up water from puddles on the road. In her haste, a misstep threatened to send her tumbling to the ground, but she managed to regain her balance just in time.Yet, as if guided by an unseen force, she inexplicably turne

Lucas acted swiftly, bringing the car over within five minutes.Jake's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the Rolls-Royce before him. ‘This car looks familiar.’After Chloe ended their relationship, she had been sitting in this car with an older man occupying the front seat. This meant that this car belonged to Joseph, and the so-called older man driving in the front seat was most likely just the driver!Jake's gaze remained fixed on Lucas, who sat in the driver's seat. Unable to shake himself out of his stupor, he allowed rainwater to splash onto his face. In a sudden surge of frustration, he lifted his hand and delivered a sharp slap to his own cheek, startling Lucas.Lucas turned to Joseph seated in the back and inquired, "Sir, how should we deal with him?""Ignore him," Joseph instructed without so much as looking up."Understood."With Lucas pressing down on the accelerator, the car sped off, creating a cascade of water that splashed onto Jake, drenching him from hea

"That's because I like you!" Jane exclaimed, her gaze fixated on their intertwined hands, her eyes ablaze with fury. "If I didn't like you, why would I go out of my way to help you?"Chloe sighed and rubbed her temples, feeling a sense of disbelief. The silver lining in all of this was that her connection with Joseph was solely contractual. If they were a genuine couple, even individuals with the most composed and patient temperaments would find themselves tested by such relentless provocation. It would not be surprising if they ended up engaged in a heated argument with Jane."I understand your feelings for Joseph, and he should be happy about it. However, the reality is that he’s already married. You don't have to hold on to him. There are plenty of other men in the world, and I'm confident that you can find someone who is truly compatible with you.""But she cheated on Joseph. How can you let her off the hook just like that, Grandpa?"Chloe frowned, taking a few steps forward. "