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

days ago. Emily had detected a hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring up Xavia’s pregnancy.

I’m with Joseph every day, and I have no knowledge of such news,” Lucas’ voice faltered for a moment. “And it

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

and I will go our separate

Joseph and Alexander remained poised, yet to enter, when they were struck

an opportunity for the quarreling couple

face was 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 for us to

felt an overwhelming sense of 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, do you expect me to disrupt your blissful family of

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

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

she

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

deceived me?”

course,” he

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

Chloe’s doubtful expression, Joseph decided to call Xavia

“Joe?”

the line,

“Are you pregnant?”

She had not expected him to be so

going their separate ways, his years of cultivated rationality shattered

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

were, it was not the right time to disclose it.

was highly unlikely. After

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