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 a scumbag, a heartbreaker who is involved with

Emily had detected a hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring up Xavia’s pregnancy. Yet, Chloe never

of such news,” Lucas’ voice

“Let’s not

go

Joseph and Alexander remained poised, yet to enter, when they were struck by the callousness of

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

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

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

Joseph tightly gripped her shoulders, causing her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant.

“Who told you that

did,” she

Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn

you saying Jane deceived me?” Chloe exclaimed,

he

she had already divorced and separated from Joseph. Was there any reason

Chloe’s doubtful expression, Joseph decided to call Xavia right

“Joe?”

line, Xavia’s voice sounded excited and happy.

“Are you pregnant?”

expected him to be

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

minute of silence, Xavia

not the right

was highly unlikely. After ending the call, he fixed his

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