Chapter 317 The Urge to Explain and Prove Himself

Her hand froze in mid-air.

“I’ve managed to secure an appointment with a renowned skin specialist in the country. In a few days, I’ll accompany you there, and I’ll do my utmost to ensure that your face remains. unscarred.”

Icarus clenched his fist, comprehending Chloe’s intentions. She did not want to owe him. anything.

It appeared that there were other significant guests present in Alexander’s office, so his secretary instructed Chloe to wait in the lounge for a while.

“All right,” Chloe said.

After approximately fifteen minutes, the door swung open, revealing Lucas’ face.

Chloe’s brows furrowed in confusion. “What are you doing here?”

‘So, the important guest that Mr. Alexander’s secretary mentioned is Joseph?’

“I’m here with Mr. Joseph. He’s discussing work matters with Mr. Alexander,” Lucas explained.

Chloe was rendered speechless. She felt as though Alexander had deliberately scheduled their appointments on the same day.

Lucas found himself in a predicament and appeared visibly distressed. “Ms. Chloe, could you please talk to Emily?”

“Huh?”

“She’s been bombarding me with text messages every day. I can’t focus on my work,” Lucas confessed.

“Why is she bombarding you with messages?”

is a scumbag, a heartbreaker who is involved with two women simultaneously. Not only that,

Emily had detected a hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring up Xavia’s pregnancy.

day, and I have no knowledge of such news,” Lucas’ voice faltered

her hand on her forehead, Chloe interjected, “Let’s not dwell

go our separate

to enter, when they were struck by the

the quarreling couple to reconcile, but fate seemed to have played an

cold and gloomy, devoid of any warmth. He pushed open the door, striding. purposefully toward Chloe. He leaned against the table in front of her, exerting an overwhelming presence. “Did

sense of oppression and a tinge of fear. However, Jane’s words echoed in her mind, injecting her with a surge of courage. Straightening her posture, she retorted, “If I don’t step aside, do you expect me to disrupt

in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t you intend to settle down and be a

“Who told

she

Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn in his voice. “How could

you saying Jane deceived me?” Chloe

course,” he replied.

she had already divorced and separated from Joseph. Was there any

doubtful expression, Joseph decided to call Xavia right then and there.

“Joe?”

end of the line, Xavia’s voice sounded excited and happy.

“Are you pregnant?”

was stunned. She had not expected him to be so direct.

his years of cultivated rationality shattered instantaneously. Driven by instinct, he felt

minute of silence, Xavia finally spoke. “I’m

was not the

surprised by the answer as he knew that Xavia getting pregnant after a single encounter was highly unlikely. After

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