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?”

who is involved with two women simultaneously. Not only that, but

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

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

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

go our separate ways.”

remained poised, yet to enter, when they

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

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

mind, injecting her with a surge of courage. Straightening her

her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t you intend to settle down and be

skipped a beat. “Who told you that

did,” she replied.

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

saying Jane deceived me?” Chloe exclaimed, slowly

course,” he

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

doubtful expression, Joseph decided to

“Joe?”

of the line, Xavia’s voice sounded

“Are you pregnant?”

was stunned. She had not expected him to be so

ways, his years of cultivated rationality shattered instantaneously. Driven by instinct, he felt an overwhelming urge to

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

not the right time to disclose it.

as he knew that Xavia getting pregnant after a single encounter was highly unlikely. After ending the call, he fixed his gaze on Chloe, his eyes filled with intensity.

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