Chapter 150 Icarus’ Undivided Attention on Chloe

Hearing Lucas’ words, Chloe felt a warmth in her heart, although she was aware that it

stemmed from Joseph’s possessiveness. Nevertheless, she could not deny that he was being attentive to her needs this time.

“Well, I’m grateful to him,” she replied.

Lucas smiled and nodded in response.

Inside the banquet hall, everyone was elegantly dressed. Benjamin and Ava stood at the entrance, welcoming the arriving guests. It appeared that the dissolution of Ava’s marriage to the Coopers had little impact on their attitude.

As soon as Ava spotted Chloe, she rushed over and embraced her affectionately. “Coco, you’re here. Let me walk you inside.”

Chloe discreetly shrugged Ava off, maintaining an expressionless face. “I can go in on my own.

Ava paused, concealing her hidden malice behind a gentle smile. “All right, Jake is inside too. You can sit with him.”

to sit alone. It had been challenging to distance herself from Jake since cutting him out

hall started to fill up as more and more people arrived. Business partners, relatives of the Johnsons, and even media reporters were part of the guest

a significant number of

Chloe earlier, and frustration swelled within him when he observed. her

arrived five minutes before the birthday banquet was scheduled to begin. He took a seat beside Jake and said in

was caught off guard. “No wonder there are so many reporters

prepared

plan was to invite the media to exert pressure and demand the return of the dowry. Considering Jake’s current situation,

it would be acceptable to forgo claiming the dowry. However, Ava’s affair with Adam made it impossible to

saw Chloe. She’s here too,” Jake exclaimed,

the room, searching for her. He spotted Chloe in a corner, standing out amid the elegantly dressed crowd. She wore professional office attire, the tight fitting

competence and individuality.

“Wait here

to stop Icarus but was uncertain about his own role in this situation. Despite his mental preparation and constant self assurance that his uncle was superior in every aspect and could bring happiness to Chloe, seeing Icarus sitting next to her, showering her with gentle looks, made Jake feel a pang of jealousy. He grabbed the glass of red

his expression natural, and a touch of gentleness emanating from behind his gold rimmed

slightly taken aback. Remembering Jake’s words,

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