Chapter 110 Mr. Joseph, There’s Been an Unexpected Development

Nephew?

Joseph’s brows knitted together as he replied, “I don’t have a nephew.”

At that moment, it felt as if a tightly wound string in Chloe’s mind had snapped. Her mind went blank, leaving her with an empty stare and a vacant gaze, devoid of expression. She stood there in a daze, completely lost in her own confusion.

Three months’ worth of memories spun through her mind like a carousel. She became acutely aware that many things had left traces and evidence. It was her own eagerness that had led her

to overlook them.

‘So why did Jake mention an ambiguous relationship between me and his uncle?’

As her thoughts slowly churned, the name Icarus flashed through her mind.

‘Distant relatives…

‘Senior…’

Chloe’s breath caught in her throat, and she wished she could slap herself hard for her

foolishness.

Joseph noticed Chloe’s abnormality and grasped her shoulders with both hands. “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

“I…I’m fine,” she stammered.

you’re feeling unwell, let’s go to the hospital. Don’t force yourself. I don’t want to see

for a while, and forced a smile.

sensing her reluctance to say more, and decided not to press

further.

a daze, unaware of the

formalities of joining the company. Throughout the tour, Chloe followed him like a puppet. Lucas noticed her peculiar state on several occasions and contemplated saying something, but after careful consideration, he chose to remain

formalities, Lucas stopped at the entrance of the marketing department and said, “Ms. Chloe, this will be your workplace from now on.”

the work badge hanging from Lucas’s chest. The word “Fairlight” written on it was especially

No…

not Jake’s uncle. She could not

I won’t be joining the company,” Chloe pleaded, hastily escaping before Lucas could inquire further

and cautiously approached

showing little interest.

that she won’t be joining the

with a hard edge as he asked, “What do you mean she won’t be joining? Is this place regarded as a mere playground where

didn’t say anything explicitly, but she seems distressed as if

Chloe beforehand, leaving her

not entirely

not have warranted such a strong

in a fight and spoke up on Chloe’s behalf. “Why don’t you call Ms. Chloe and ask her directly?”

job, he did not want to beg her to accept it. He could not fathom another woman in this world who would be so oblivious to her own

should I make the call?”

“If you

go ahead,” Joseph remarked, a touch of arrogance in his cold, arched brows. “In any case, consider her absent today and deduct her salary.”

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