Chapter 189 Are You Jealous?

Chloe’s face registered astonishment as she responded, “No. What did you hear?”

She had briefly worked alongside the janitor when she first joined Fairlight but had since transferred to the marketing department. They would occasionally exchange a few words when they crossed paths in the company, gradually becoming acquainted with one another.

“One of your department colleagues has been badmouthing you in the restroom for several days, and it’s the same person every time.”

A shadow of concern crept over Chloe’s face as she inquired, Do you happen to know the name of that person?”

“I heard others calling her Ms. Nelly or Kelly or something like that,” the janitor replied.

Chloe’s mind quickly made the connection -the marketing department had only one person with a name that sounded like that, Ellie Miller.

Coincidentally, as Chloe made her way to Joseph, she crossed paths with a high–level executive from another department who gave her a thumbs–up and a smile. “Good going, Chloe! On your way to see Mr. Joseph again?”

She forced a smile, her body tensing slightly. “I’m just heading to the rooftop for some fresh air.”

“Don’t be shy. Ellie already spilled the beans. You’re pursuing Mr. Joseph, always heading upstairs to find him after work.

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me give you some friendly advice, there’s a limit to everything. Don’t bother Mr. Joseph too much and

First, they were well aware of their worthiness, and second, they also knew that Joseph was not an easy person to deal with. While there were no explicit rules, the employees understood that office romances were not

it appeared on the surface. In the eyes of others, Chloe’s behavior was not seen as courageous, but rather a display of

has recently turned to making snide remarks about me. As a high–level leader such as yourself, it’s important to be cautious about attracting unwanted attention. If someone

in thought. Chloe remained silent after conveying her point. She chose not to elaborate any further. This time, she genuinely went to the rooftop, not in search of Joseph, but to gather her thoughts. and

underground parking lot.

it was Lucas who picked up the phone. He cast a glance at the woman conversing with Joseph not far away and felt a tinge of guilt as he responded, “Ms. Chloe, please head home first. Mr. Joseph is still

head

momentary silence ensued as if Lucas was consulting Joseph. Finally, the response came, “Mr. Joseph says he’ll join you home

Chloe frowned at her phone. Her woman’s intuition was telling her that something

villa, dinner was already prepared,

cast a glance at the darkening sky outside the window and furrowed her brows. Joseph had a good sense of time. They had known each other for some time now, and he

been clinging tightly to his arm. Her eyes flickered with a mixture of curiosity and

said as he tossed his suit onto the sofa. He closed

up,” Chloe offered, making her way to the kitchen. “Did you have a lot to drink

“No need.”

the dining table, Chloe noticed Joseph ate very little, barely touching the dishes in front of him. Curiosity got the better of her and she asked, “Did you eat already?”

much of an appetite today,” Joseph said lightly, setting down his cutlery.

case, you should go to bed early

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