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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some friendly advice, there’s a limit to everything.

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

toward Chloe, it was clear that the situation was far from being as euphemistic as it appeared on the surface. In the

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

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.

glance at the woman conversing with Joseph not far away and

still head

as if Lucas was consulting Joseph. Finally, the response came, “Mr. Joseph says he’ll

Chloe frowned at her phone. Her woman’s intuition

the villa,

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 had never been late before. This was the first

ten o’clock that Joseph returned. Chloe keenly noticed the faint creases on his impeccably tailored suit, as though someone had been clinging tightly to his arm. Her eyes flickered with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion, and the first person that came to her mind

tossed his suit onto the sofa. He closed his eyes

have a lot to drink during your meeting? Would you like me to make you some hamburger soup?”

“No need.”

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

today,” Joseph said lightly, setting down his cutlery.

should go to bed early today. I’ll take Toto for his

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