Chapter 360 Birthday Party

The next morning, Chloe started her day by preparing a hearty breakfast. The kitchen was filled with the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon. As she sat down to enjoy her breakfast, the combination of flavors and textures brought a sense of contentment to her taste buds.

She enjoyed her meal while reviewing her study materials. The questions for the driving test were relatively straightforward, requiring a strong grasp of theory rather than practical application. By nine o’clock, she arrived at her office.

In the lobby on the ground floor, a middle-aged man in his fifties looked around anxiously, clearly waiting for someone. As Chloe approached, she could not help but express her surprise. “Patrick?”

Patrick turned around and smiled. “Ms. Chloe, I happened to be passing by and thought I’d drop in.”

Chloe did not buy his explanation as she was familiar with Patrick’s way. She playfully teased, “Just dropping in, huh?”

“Ms. Chloe, you’re quite sharp. Nothing gets past you,” Patrick said, pulling out an invitation card and handing it to her. “Mr. Harold’s birthday party is tonight. He’s been talking about you for several days. He hopes that you can attend the celebration.”

Chloe did not reach out to take the invitation card. “I’ve already divorced Joseph. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to attend such an event, especially since he might bring Xavia…”

be going, and the people invited by

“But-”

he said, “Stop with the ‘buts.’ No one would dare to bully you, and if anyone does, Mr. Harold would surely not let them off. Besides, you know the state of his health. After this year’s birthday, who knows if he’ll be

Joseph and Xavia won’t be going?” Chloe asked.

smile warm. “I’m telling the truth, my dear. I’m getting old,

tonight. Do you know what Grandpa likes,

long as it’s from you, Mr. Harold will like

into a playful arch and said, “I’m that important,

why you must come,”

“Okay.”

Joseph was indeed away on a business trip today, and it would take an afternoon to travel from Aesper to Docwood. As long as the weather did not take a turn for the worse, he would make

the initiative to greet him. She distributed prepared pet treats to Toto and

grandfather’s birthday. Can you help take this gift to him? He seems to be fond of this painter,” Xavia said.

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