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.”

inherently naive and kind–hearted, Chloe was often the one who fell victim to exploitation. She was never someone who would

case, I trust you.‘

warm feeling welled up within Chloe, and inexplicably, a fluttering sensation stirred in the depths of her stomach. The sensation of being trusted by someone was

what do you plan to do with her next?”

but they were not innocent pranks either. Normal people would not engage

severe. It could lead to her being fired, substantial financial liability to

enough to endanger herself for 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

that Ellie was

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

harbored ill intentions, she would surely

tingling sensation that tickled her. Her body tensed up as she tried her best

for an eye?” she asked.

“Not bad.”

mean by

not that stupid after

“I’m leaving.”

money on the table, her voice slow and hesitant as she asked, “Is this money just for show, or is it a genuine reward for me?”

Ellie had boasted after receiving 3 thousand dollars, she would surely be infuriated when she

times that

fingers crossed over his chest, Joseph raised an eyebrow and playfully teased, “Will you still act unreasonably in the

by that? Does it mean that I can receive more money as long as I don’t act out of line?‘

intensity. She said, “No, I won’t. I promise. From now on, I’ll

but he did not like this. His cold gaze fell upon her,

course,