Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 198 Do You Love Money or Me?

Chloe glanced at Lucas awkwardly. “It’s okay. I’ll just stand.”

They were at the office right now, and it was necessary to maintain proper decorum, especially with others present.

Joseph’s gaze sharply swept across the room, and Lucas immediately grasped the signal. “I’ll be leaving now,” he said.

Chloe was speechless. ‘Oh well, guess I’ll just go ahead and sit then. It’s not like it’s the first time anyway. I’ll consider it a free cushion.‘

As she settled into Joseph’s lap and adjusted her position, a thought crossed her mind. She turned back to Joseph and remarked, “Make sure not your belt doesn’t poke me this time.

A hint of crimson graced Joseph’s handsome face as he retorted in a low voice, “Shut up.”

Chloe pursed her lips. She had noticed that whenever Joseph could not come up with a response, he resorted to telling her to shut up.

He lightly clicked his mouse, and the surveillance footage from outside the marketing department the previous night appeared on the screen.

Around ten o’clock, Ellie had stealthily made her way to the vicinity of the department. She brought her own lock to secure the door and took advantage of a moment when the security guard was on patrol to cut off the power in the office. In the darkness, she excitedly played a song on her phone and took

great pleasure in hearing Chloe’s screams. She laughed gleefully, taking great pleasure in Chloe’s misfortune.

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After watching the entire process, Chloe was infuriated, her teeth itching with frustration. No wonder she had a constant feeling that someone was lurking outside the door yesterday. It was not just her imagination. It was real. Ellie had been outside the department!

Apart from their competitive relationship, there were no personal grievances or conflicts between them. Chloe could not fathom why Ellie would do this to her. Fixating her gaze on Joseph’s hand, she pressed her lips together. “Could Ellie be the one who placed the safety pin inside the folder that time?”

Joseph did not say anything, his eyes remaining calm and unwavering as he said, “In any case, I trust you.”

who fell victim to exploitation. She was never someone who would

case, I

her stomach. The sensation of being trusted by someone was a comforting one, and Chloe could not

to do with her next?”

pins and pretending to be a ghost were not grave offenses, but they were not innocent pranks either. Normal people would not engage in such actions. However, if

the consequences would be severe. It could lead to her being fired, substantial

a minor favor from Baxon. In the whole of Aesper and even Docwood, Fairlight was among the few prestigious corporations offering fame and fortune. Remaining here and working diligently would pave the way for limitless opportunities. Chloe doubted Ellie had any intentions of seeking

Chloe was certain that Ellie was

chin on her shoulder and playfully nuzzling against her neck. “You don’t need

ill intentions, she would surely take action. upon seeing the money.

brought them closer, his breath gently grazing Chloe’s neck, creating a tingling sensation that tickled her. Her body tensed up as she tried her best to ignore this peculiar

eye for an

“Not bad.”

do you mean by

not that stupid after all.”

“I’m leaving.”

pile of money on the table, her voice slow and hesitant as she asked, “Is this money just for show, or

she would surely be infuriated when she saw Chloe

that

eyebrow and playfully teased, “Will you still act

can receive more money as long as I don’t act out of line?‘

shining with an almost dazzling intensity. She said, “No, I won’t. I promise. From now on, I’ll follow your every word, Jojo. If you tell me to go west,

gaze fell upon her, his doubt

course, I love