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?”

scumbag, a heartbreaker who is involved with two women simultaneously. Not only that, but he also has gotten Xavia

hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring up

with Joseph every day, and I have no knowledge of such

her forehead, Chloe interjected, “Let’s

I will go our separate ways.”

yet to enter, when they were struck by the callousness of Chloe’s

the quarreling

striding. purposefully toward Chloe. He leaned against the table

a tinge of fear. However, Jane’s words echoed in her mind, injecting her with a surge of courage. Straightening her posture, she retorted,

causing her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t

a beat. “Who told you that Xavia’s pregnant?”

she

greatly underestimated the extent of your naivety,” Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn in his voice. “How could you possibly believe Jane’s words? Has your mind been

deceived me?” Chloe exclaimed, slowly grasping

course,” he

divorced and separated from Joseph. Was there any reason for Jane to lie

doubtful expression, Joseph decided to call

“Joe?”

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

“Are you pregnant?”

stunned. She had not expected him to be so

years of cultivated rationality shattered instantaneously. Driven by instinct, he felt an overwhelming urge to explain and

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

she were, it was not the right time to

as he knew that Xavia getting pregnant after a single encounter was highly unlikely. After ending the call, he

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