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?”

involved with two women simultaneously.

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

such news,” Lucas’ voice faltered for a moment. “And it was you who deceived Mr.

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

will go

to enter, when they were struck by

tried to create an opportunity for the quarreling couple

He leaned against the

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

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

beat. “Who told you

she replied.

that you aren’t the brightest individual, but it appears that I’ve greatly underestimated the extent of your naivety,” Joseph remarked with a touch of

you saying Jane deceived me?” Chloe exclaimed, slowly grasping the truth.

course,” he

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

Joseph decided to call Xavia right then and there.

“Joe?”

end of the line,

“Are you pregnant?”

expected him to be

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

a minute of silence, Xavia

were, it was not the right time to disclose

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