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.

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helplessly, “You’re not

replied, her eyes lighting up with excitement.

“Uh-huh.”

what to

you talking about?” he asked, confused.

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upstairs to change, and Patrick arrived shortly after. She got into the car and went to the airport to wait for Harold. But instead

him to sign a form. Chloe bent down and curiously petted the

back today. Its name is Toto,” Patrick replied, “Mr.

stopped petting the dog.

and Border Collies have long fur. Won’t the whole house be covered in dog fur during shedding

Mr. Joseph raised Toto’s mother

see,” Chloe replied, shocked

Chloe had stopped petting it, Toto barked discontentedly at her, urging her to continue.

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

at their destination, Chloe said to Harold, “Grandpa, go rest up. I’ll call

you to pick me up. We can just get the chef to come by,” Harold

“But…”

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