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

few days ago. Emily 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 go to such lengths.

have no knowledge of such news,” Lucas’

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

and I will go our separate

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

create an opportunity for the quarreling couple to reconcile,

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 for us to

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 your blissful

deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t you intend

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

did,” she

underestimated the extent of your naivety,” Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn in his

Are you saying Jane deceived me?”

course,” he replied.

skeptical. After all, she had already divorced and separated from Joseph. Was there any reason for Jane to lie to her?

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

“Joe?”

the other end of the line, Xavia’s

“Are you pregnant?”

had not expected him to

her declaration of going their separate ways, his years of cultivated

half a minute of silence, Xavia finally

she were, it was not the right

Xavia getting pregnant after a single encounter was highly unlikely. After ending the call, he fixed his gaze on Chloe, his eyes

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