Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

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 involved with two women simultaneously. Not only that, but he also has gotten Xavia

had detected a hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring up Xavia’s pregnancy. Yet, Chloe never anticipated that Emily would

have no knowledge of such news,” Lucas’ voice

Chloe interjected, “Let’s not dwell on

and I will go our

poised, yet to enter, when they were struck by the callousness

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

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 I agree

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

you say?” Joseph tightly gripped her shoulders, causing her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t you intend to settle

skipped a beat. “Who told you that Xavia’s

did,” she replied.

underestimated the extent of your naivety,” Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn in his voice. “How could you possibly believe

Are you saying Jane deceived me?” Chloe

course,” he replied.

she had already divorced and separated from

to call Xavia right

“Joe?”

the line, Xavia’s voice sounded

“Are you pregnant?”

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

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

of silence, Xavia finally spoke. “I’m not.”

was not the

was highly unlikely.