Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 190 Was That a Confession, Jojo?

These particular words immediately struck a nerve with Chloe, causing a surge of sensitivity within her. “No… No! Don’t be absurd. You and I are simply colleagues with a superior-

subordinate relationship and are only roommates at best. Why would I be jealous?!”

Unwilling to admit she had feelings for him, she vehemently denied it.

Joseph sighed helplessly, his voice laced with rare patience.” Xavia returned to the country today and insisted on meeting me at Fairlight after getting off the plane.”

But halfway through, Xavia had fainted and Joseph left after taking her to the hospital.

“Nonsense. You definitely went out for a meal together!”

“No, we didn’t.”

“Then what’s with the wrinkles on your sleeves?” Chloe pouted, assuming an attitude resembling a wife interrogating her husband. However, she seemed unaware of her own behavior.

“Xavia pulled on my sleeves when she fainted.”

“Swear it!”

Joseph grasped hold of her ear and spoke in a drawn–out tone, “Are you pushing your luck?”

“I was just joking. You have no sense of humor. I’m going to take Toto for a walk now. You should go to bed early,” Chloe

pleaded. She managed to break free and hurriedly descended. the stairs, her footsteps noticeably quickening.

While walking the dog, Chloe had a half–hour voice call with Emily. Emily’s senses sharpened like a hawk spotting its prey when she learned about Joseph’s first love returning. “She didn’t come back earlier or later, but precisely after you two got married. She’s most likely back to stir up trouble. Stay alert and don’t let her take Joseph away. I’m still counting on your support!”

“If she doesn’t come back, does that mean Joseph and I will end up together?”

“Why not? Even something as outrageous as getting a marriage certificate happened. Have some confidence in yourself.”

Chloe muttered softly, “But he doesn’t like me, and I don’t like him either.‘

Emily paused, then spoke seriously, “I’m certain that Joseph has feelings for you. For example, if he didn’t care about you, when telling you about where he was tonight, he wouldn’t have bothered.‘

“Is that true…” Did he say it because he cared about her? Ripples stirred in Chloe’s heart, and she inexplicably felt a sense of joy.

“Come on. He’s the young and promising president of

Fairlight. He’s wealthy and handsome. Women from Aesper to Docwood are lining up to pursue him. Why would he bother telling you these things when he could be spending that time making more money? Why would he have nothing better to do than proactively share those matters with you?”

“But…”

“Don’t ‘but‘ me. The same goes for you. I know you. You have feelings for Joseph too.”

“No! That’s not true!” Chloe reflexively refuted.

Emily did not hold back as she pierced through with her words, “You claim not to have feelings for him, yet your demeanor when he meets his first love betrays your true emotions. Why did you become so gloomy and sullen, resembling a resentful woman?”

by Emily’s observation, Chloe could not deny the truth in her best friend’s words. Reluctantly, she faced the reality she had been avoiding. Why did she allow herself to act like a resentful woman, questioning Joseph

Chloe’s silence and continued, “Actually, it’s only natural to develop feelings for someone you spend a lot of time with. Even a dog managed to capture your heart, let alone a remarkable man from Aesper.”

Emily’s words while stroking Toto’s fur. The thought of not seeing Toto for even a day tugged at her heart, reminding her of the attachment

had good looks, and he had been remarkably supportive of her. It was natural to develop some positive feelings toward him. Chloe had always been a fan of good looks, and she would often have a positive impression of any handsome stranger. However,

lasted a

regret it. Okay,

Emily’s advice as she made her

following morning, as she sat beside Joseph in the car, her eyes wide as she asked,

“I will.”

bangs and asked, “Did the first love return to the country

and besides, she’s not my first love.” Joseph’s answer was straightforward, indicating that he had not spent much time with Xavia

her, Chloe leaned closer

“Yes.”

relationships have you

“One.”

somewhat disinterested. “First one,

was the

asked, “And what about you? How many relationships have you had?” With such a

her to have never been in a

same as

that loser I met in the restroom your first?” His brows furrowed, displaying his clear disgust.

say that. He was the

atmosphere inside the car turned frigid.

narrowed, and a cold chuckle escaped his lips. “Did my comments about

unclear where Chloe found the courage, but she blurted out, “I was merely defending Jake.

the driver seat involuntarily gasped.

twist the

my feelings and that I hold no place in your heart!” She realized she may have crossed a line and swiftly attempted to amend her words. ” Sob, sob. I’ve fallen in love with a heartless man. I’m so pitiful and miserable. I have to endure this suffering and keep it all to

didn’t have you in my heart, I wouldn’t have bothered explaining myself to you at

fell, the car fell into a hushed silence as their

in a gaze.

eyes sparkled

burst into laughter, revealing a

pearly whites. “Was that

faced her passionate and sincere gaze. Uncomfortably, he averted his gaze and replied, “You’re overthinking

feelings for me,” Chloe said. Although she was talking to him, it gave people a feeling that she was talking to herself. “Why don’t you just admit it? Love

he could respond, she pressed on, “I also

had noticed the changes in him. It was just that she

moment, his reaction confirmed her suspicions. Joseph’s face sank, his long legs crossed lazily, and his cold gaze bore into

with

to conceal the fleeting sense of guilt. From a side glance, she looked like a wounded little white rabbit. “Of course not. I’m

me. So, I can only reveal a glimpse of my affection, like the tip of an

to know this guy, her acting skills had become even more refined. It would be a shame if she did not

raised his chin slightly, exposing his smooth and well- chiseled jawline. He sneered,