Chapter 39 Toto

“Not one bit,” Joseph replied honestly.

If she was not coming for his money, it meant he did not have the ability to make her after it.

Chloe found herself at a loss for words.

‘How could he be so insensitive?’ she thought, ‘Any normal guy would be moved by such words, so why is his response so indifferent?’

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Chloe fixed her gaze upon the mirror, observing her reflection. She had been honing her cooking skills lately and her principles of minimizing waste had led her to consume everything she prepared, regardless of its flavor. Consequently, she had gained some weight-particularly around her cheeks-and no longer appeared as slim as she used

Standing with her hands on her hips, Chloe declared, “I’ve made a decision. Starting today, I’m going to go jogging with you every morning! Be sure to wake me up!”

Joseph’s eyes narrowed, tinged with a hint of suspicion. “What scheme are you cooking up now?”

Chloe had been waking up around ten lately and had not made him breakfast in a while. The last time she had made it was the only time. And now, she was talking about going for morning runs? With her tendency to oversleep, she would probably only last three days.

Women were unpredictable. Thank goodness he had a reliable male assistant.

“I’m serious. I think I’ve put on weight, so I need to start losing it!” Chloe persisted.

how am I going to win your

wanting to continue this conversation, said helplessly, “You’re not

her eyes lighting up with

“Uh-huh.”

what to

are you talking about?” he

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shortly after. She got into the car and went to the airport to wait for Harold. But instead of a man, a

airport worker in uniform handed Patrick a black and white Border Collie and asked. him to sign a form. Chloe bent down and curiously petted the dog’s head. “Patrick,

was shipped back today. Its name is Toto,” Patrick replied, “Mr. Harold’s flight will

petting the dog. “Joseph has

a clean freak, and Border Collies have long fur. Won’t the whole house

Mr. Joseph raised Toto’s mother

shocked by the revelation.

Chloe had stopped petting it, Toto barked discontentedly at her, urging her to continue. Chloe’s mouth twitched, and she

then, Harold stepped out of the terminal, and Chloe greeted him warmly. As they made their way back to Joseph’s villa, the two chatted about trivial family matters, and Chloe specifically inquired about

their destination, Chloe said to Harold, “Grandpa, go rest up.

It’s already tiring enough for you to pick me up. We can just get the chef to come

“But…”

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