Chapter 22 Don’t Get Too Immersed in the Role

Joseph did not bother explaining that there was no cook in the first place.

After some brief contemplation, he went upstairs to grab a bank card. Then, he handed it to Chloe. “This is my supplementary card. You can use it for household expenses or if you want to buy clothes or something.”

Chloe was about to say that groceries would not cost much, but she suddenly remembered that she was currently unemployed, and not wishing to appear stubborn, she accepted the card.

“Okay.”

“Go to Hola Mart if you want to grab something. Their stuff is fresher.”

“But that’s an international supermarket that sells imported goods and the stuff there is pretty expensive. A tiny head of lettuce could cost up to 15 dollars, whereas you can get the same item for just a few bucks at the local market. Moreover, the produce at the local market is freshly picked from the farm, making it healthier and more affordable.”

“I’m telling you, not discussing with you.”

Joseph finished his meal and set down his utensil. “Your job is to help me fool the parents, not to be a virtuous wife. Don’t get too immersed in the role.”

the urge

about an international supermarket? Are foreign goods really that good? Will

deep breath and sighed. “I just want to help

you to save money. You can spend it freely,” he replied coolly as he gave her a once–over. “Take some time to buy

weekend.”

just wear what I’m wearing now? I’ll have you know, I spent a few thousand dollars on

to wear last year’s

chuckled, though her smile did

it was his reputation on the line and his money being spent. It would be a waste if she

had just returned to

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from her computer, indicating an email in her inbox. She eagerly checked on it and found that it was a job offer from Fairlight, informing her that she had passed the interview

the wee hours of the morning. When she woke up, she

good skin. I can just cover up the dark circles with some foundation,‘ she

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