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.

yourself. I don’t

into his eyes, remained silent for a while, and forced a smile. “All right.”

reluctance to say

further.

daze,

joining the company. Throughout the tour, Chloe followed him like a puppet. Lucas noticed her peculiar state on

entrance of the marketing department and said, “Ms. Chloe, this will be

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

No…

was not Jake’s uncle. She could not stay

sorry, please convey to Joseph that I won’t be joining the company,” Chloe pleaded, hastily escaping

CEO’s office and cautiously approached Joseph. “Sir, there’s been

unflickering, showing

that she won’t

edge as he asked, “What do you mean she won’t be joining? Is this place regarded as a mere playground where people can enter and leave on a whim?”

Chloe didn’t say anything

you not disclose your identity to Ms. Chloe beforehand, leaving her unprepared for this. revelation?”

entirely out of the

it should not have warranted such a strong

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

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 best

I make the call?”

“If you

of arrogance in his cold, arched brows.

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