Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 239 Happiness Lies in Contentment

Jonathan felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him as he was criticized by a little girl.

‘This doesn’t make sense. Why would Ginny say she likes Chloe?’

In high-society marriages, it was customary for a prestigious family like theirs to seek a match from an equally well-established family-a wealthy and refined heiress, not someone like Chloe who had a humble background.

How could his intelligent cousin, who usually made wise decisions, be so dumb when it came to women?

Except for Ginny, everyone else sensed the subtle tension in the air. Their expressions varied, but no one said a word.

Octavia concealed the envy that flashed in her eyes and whispered to Jonathan, “Don’t worry about it. Let it be. If he’s willing to choose such an insignificant person, it’s an opportunity for you. Work harder and quickly find a suitable girlfriend. Have a child before they do, and then. your grandfather will naturally favor you.”

If Jonathan had a son, he would stand to gain at least half of the Whitmans’ assets.

“Okay, Mom, I understand. Just watch me. I’ll make you proud!”

Scoffing, Joseph briefly glanced at Jonathan before turning to Chloe. “Should we leave now or have breakfast first?”

Chloe shook her head. “No need. Let’s grab something downstairs near the office.”

It was already close to eleven o’clock, so if they were going to eat, it would be for lunch.

“Okay.”

instructed Patrick to pass on the message that they had some urgent matters to

did not accompany them to this family gathering, so Joseph drove. Chloe sat in the passenger seat, rolling down the car window halfway, allowing the gentle breeze to caress her face. Her hair

it?” Joseph suddenly

paused, her expression filled with confusion.

“My family.”

taken aback, trying to make sense of his words. “What

witnessed is merely the tip of the iceberg,” Joseph said solemnly, “The life of an esteemed household is darker than you could

family could serve as a safe harbor, but it also concealed an invisible double-edged sword. While it brought advantages, it also brought undeniable harm from all directions. Even though they were bound by blood, his family members were also the ones who

desired his downfall.

Chloe was going to become his wife, she would

silence, seemingly lost in

and he gripped the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles were turning

Chloe lifted her gaze, her eyes shimmering with determination. Her voice was soft but resolute

giving way to a softened demeanor, infused with a sense of relief. He wanted to praise Chloe, but before

were poor and unattractive?” Joseph

need to have one of those. qualities

of relief in

a realistic dumbo.”