Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 296 Stop Pretending to Be Innocent

After the police took Benjamin away, the burden of managing the family company fell squarely on Chloe’s shoulders.

Previously, it was Benjamin who assigned tasks to her, and she never interfered in internal matters. Although she had been more involved in recent days, she did not have enough time to take care of it.

After getting back from the hospital, Chloe locked herself in the office. She was taken aback by the shocking truth she discovered-Benjamin had not lied to her. The office had experienced consecutive losses for two quarters, and if things continued like this, there was a risk of bankruptcy.

The only project that could potentially turn the tide was the collaboration with the Graham Group. Chloe felt overwhelmed by the situation. If she and Joseph had not divorced, perhaps the Grahams would have been willing to lend a helping hand to the Johnsons. But now…

Chloe busied herself into the late hours of the night, racking her brain for ways to turn the situation around. She dismissed Benjamin’s previous plan as unfeasible and did not use it. As she was lost in thought, her phone that was placed on the edge of the table suddenly rang, startling her.

She answered the call, and Joseph’s cold voice came from the other end. “How long do you expect me to wait for you?”

“…I’m sorry!” Chloe slapped her forehead in frustration. “I completely forgot. I’ll come over right away.”

villa. When she arrived, she saw Joseph standing in the courtyard, grooming Toto’s fur.

a majestic pine tree. His countenance bore a cold and stern expression, while an aura of pride and nobility emanated from him as

beat in an almost shameful manner.

his eye, his displeasure

blinked and obediently nodded. “I’ll

the brush from his hand and began grooming Toto’s fur. The dog seemed delighted to see her and

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such peculiar emotions towards animals. It was pure and untainted. The precious affection she

Chloe’s attention was completely focused on the dog. He lightly kicked Toto’s backside and ordered, “Go

man’s overwhelming dominance, the dog gradually submitted. Its perky ears drooped, and with a dejected air, it retreated

did not comment on this. It did not look like Joseph had used a lot of force, and it was time for the dog to go to sleep. Which dog would not sleep at night?

the brush down, Chloe went to the living room to find other tasks to occupy herself. But Joseph would not let her dawdle. “Why are you bothering with these

I’m tidying up the house,” she innocently