Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 199 Once the Novelty Wears Off, She’ll Lose

“Hmm? What is it?”

“Don’t allow Xavia to come between you and Mr. Joseph. Their chapter is closed, and you’re the one who matters to him now. When you two had an argument yesterday, he was in a sour mood all morning. It wasn’t until you arrived that he seemed to brighten up a bit.”

Lucas had been working anxiously the whole morning as he was afraid of enraging Joseph.

Chloe looked at Lucas, taking in his features. With his delicate facial structure and slightly tanned skin, he exuded a spirited demeanor. Aware of his good intentions, she calmly shook her head. “You know that our marriage is fake, right? The contract will expire. We have no relationship beyond that.”

“Don’t you want to fight for it?” Lucas asked.

“What do I have to fight with?” Chloe retorted.

“Mr. Joseph has shown interest in you. You have a chance,” Lucas encouraged.

Chloe scoffed mockingly. “He has never explicitly expressed any romantic feelings toward me. I’ve tried, but the outcome was far from satisfactory. I’m the kind of person who prefers everything to be clear and straightforward, especially when it comes to relationships. I don’t like being toyed with.”

“You know that Mr. Joseph is tough on the outside but a softie on the inside, right? I’m sure he has feelings for you,” Lucas insisted.

Chloe let off a dismissive chuckle. “Are you referring to

infatuation or mere attraction? It’s natural for there to be a sense of novelty in a relationship, but what matters is how things progress once that initial spark fades.”

loss for words. While he acknowledged the presence of

“Before Xavia appeared, I had naive thoughts just like you. But I understand now and have placed myself in the right position.”

the confidence to believe that she would be an exception. Novelty was not synonymous with love, and once the novelty wore off, she would

to end up being the one who got left behind.

when to cut her losses and maintain her resolve. For her, securing her financial independence took

could respond, Chloe interrupted, “We’ve arrived. Please

“Okay.”

the

to

must be tens of thousands!”

These are bonuses and compensations from Mr. Joseph,” Chloe said, smiling bashfully.

compensation?” one of Chloe’s

being locked in the office last night,

night, and the doctor said I have neurasthenia. I have to go for regular check–ups from now on,” Chloe continued.

gazes of her colleagues transformed into sympathy. They knew that good health was more valuable than any amount of

It’s probably just because you were overworked last night and had hallucinations. Use the compensation money to treat yourself to some good food,” her colleagues comforted Chloe. However,

a malicious gaze piercing through her back. If looks could kill, Ellie would

times over.

like I need to speed up