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.

phone conversation from a 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 news,” Lucas’ voice

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

will go our separate

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

to create an opportunity for the quarreling couple to reconcile, but fate seemed to

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

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

say?” Joseph tightly gripped her shoulders, causing her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of

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

did,” she replied.

remarked with a touch of scorn in his voice. “How could

Jane deceived me?”

course,” he replied.

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

Chloe’s doubtful expression, Joseph decided to call

“Joe?”

end of the line, Xavia’s voice sounded

“Are you pregnant?”

not expected him to be so

heard her declaration of going their separate ways, his years of cultivated rationality shattered instantaneously. Driven by instinct,

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

not the right time

after a single encounter was

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