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?”

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

recollected their phone conversation from a few days ago. Emily had detected a hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring

every day, and I have no knowledge of such news,” Lucas’ voice faltered for a moment. “And it was you who deceived Mr.

on her forehead, Chloe interjected, “Let’s not dwell on that. From now on,

go our separate ways.”

yet to enter, when they were struck

He had kindly tried to create an opportunity for the quarreling couple to reconcile, but fate seemed to have played an

door, striding. purposefully toward Chloe. He leaned against the table in front of her, exerting an

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,

shoulders, causing her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t you intend to settle down and be

“Who told you that

did,” she replied.

naivety,” Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn in his voice. “How could you possibly believe Jane’s words?

Jane deceived me?” Chloe exclaimed, slowly

he replied.

from Joseph. Was there any reason for Jane

doubtful expression, Joseph decided to

“Joe?”

line, Xavia’s voice sounded

“Are you pregnant?”

was stunned. She had not expected

declaration of going their separate ways, his years of cultivated rationality shattered instantaneously. Driven by instinct, he felt an overwhelming urge to explain and

silence, Xavia finally spoke. “I’m

she were, it was not the

after a single encounter was highly unlikely. After ending the call, he fixed his gaze on Chloe, his eyes filled with intensity.

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