Chapter 368 Joseph Wanted to Take Advantage of You?

The call was not on speakerphone, but Xavia leaned in closer, catching a few keywords that piqued her curiosity.

Chloe, police, lawyer…

The fragments of the conversation gave her an inkling that something involving Chloe had

gone wrong.

Joseph ended the call, his brow furrowed with concern.

“Joe, what’s happened?” Xavia asked.

Joseph’s voice carried heavy weight as he replied, “There’s something I need to attend to. I have to go.”

“But…the doctor isn’t finished yet. Aren’t you worried about the baby’s health?”

His gaze fell on her still–flat belly. “Contact Lucas if something comes up.” With that, he stood up and left.

Xavia’s hands clenched tightly, her frustration and resentment boiling within her. “They’re already divorced. Why is she still trying to steal my man? What a two–faced bitch!”

At the police station, Chloe was brought into the interrogation room. The situation was clear- cut. Aaron had disregarded her suggestion and continued to push the workers into overtime as he pleased. The purchase of necessary safety equipment was neglected, and the wages were delayed. Tragically, one of the workers lost their life due to issues with the safety rope.

A chilling sensation swept over Chloe, her mind filled with regret. If only she had been more present at the construction site, perhaps she could have prevented such a tragedy. She had focused her energy on the company, believing that minor accidents were an unfortunate norm in the construction industry. She never anticipated such a severe incident that would lead to a

loss of life.

swollen from crying, accompanied by a seven or eight–year–old child. As her gaze met Chloe’s, a mix of hatred and

She contemplated the woman’s words, feeling the weight of her responsibility. “Please, express your demands. I’ll do everything in my

back! Can you

her head, her voice filled

failed to reach a settlement, resulting in Chloe being temporarily detained.

as he received a call from Joseph. He instructed his colleagues to take special care of Chloe, emphasizing that she was his relative.

sat there, a sense of helplessness grew within her. She felt that she could not simply wait passively and called out to a nearby officer, “Excuse me, could you please return my phone? I need to contact my lawyer.”

officer glanced at her and

after, Tyson arrived at the station. “Joe has contacted Samuel to be your lawyer. We

Samuel. Stay put. No one will dare to

was taken aback, her heart filled with mixed emotions. “Joseph…knows

much. Just wait patiently for updates. Joe cares about you and won’t let anything bad happen

bitterly. “We’re divorced.”

surprised. “Just recently?”

two months ago.”

ask inquisitively, “Your half–sister was brought in not long

looked up, a bit confused.

intending to harm you. Luckily, Joe caught her in the

widened slightly. “When

pondered for a moment and provided her with

fingertips trembled, and an indescribable sensation washed over her. It was complex and overwhelming. What was her place in Joseph’s heart? He

I see Ava?” she

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