Chapter 167 The Foxes Will Be Buried if Chloe’s Hurt

After approximately twenty minutes into the press conference, Joseph took the stage to deliver a concise speech.

When he was done, instead of returning to his seat, he headed straight to the back and entered. his car. Glancing at his watch to check the time, he realized it was already past seven o’clock.

‘Dumbo should be on her way home by now.

He knew she had taken the afternoon off but had no idea about the gift she had bought for

him.

“Lucas, head back to the villa,” he instructed.

“Right away, sir,” Lucas replied. He pressed the accelerator pedal, but suddenly slammed on the brakes as Jane extended her arms, blocking the car’s path.

She peered through the window at Joseph, who remained unresponsive, not even looking up. Wearing a troubled expression, she said, “Step out of the car. I have something to tell you.”

Lucas glanced at the unbothered Joseph, his eyes stubbornly lowered. With a slight hesitation. and a headache, Lucas slowly slid the window down.

“Ms. Jane, can we discuss this another day? Mr. Joseph has other matters to attend to.”

“No, it has to be now.”

“But Mr. Joseph has something on today…”

“I’m more important than any of his work.”

Lucas hesitated and spoke cautiously, “Ms. Jane, please stop joking around. It’s best if you leave. Mr. Joseph needs to get home.”

“There’s no one waiting

his head, his gaze sharp and piercing. “What

you mean?”

literally. If you allow me in the car, I’ll let you

“Get in.”

triumphantly, her hatred palpable, as she stepped into the

beside him.

“Where’s Chloe?”

a drink, and then I’ll tell you.”

disgust passed through Joseph’s eyes as

made three attempts to dial her number, but

I can’t reach

had most

cold as the chill of winter, cut through the air. “I’ll give you one

unless you promise to spend a day with me.”

surface. “Who

in the world was being demeaned by the person you

is? I come from a prestigious background, with stunning looks and a perfect figure. What does she have that surpasses me? Why do you. choose to marry someone who can’t measure up to you? Can’t

surpasses you,” Joseph retorted. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he turned to Lucas and issued a command, his

did not take long for their efforts to yield results. They discovered that Chloe had been shopping with Emily earlier this afternoon. Lucas immediately contacted Emily,

Jane declared, connecting a video call in

accompanied by the incessant sound of rushing water as the camera zoomed in. Chloe appeared in the frame, unconscious and submerged in a massive reservoir. Her hands and feet were bound, and the water level reached her waist. The rushing sound from the phone indicated that she had limited

it?” Jane shamelessly presented a bottle of transparent liquid to Joseph,

Slap!

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