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.

of the workers arrived. Among them was a middle–aged woman, her eyes swollen from crying, accompanied by a seven or eight–year–old child. As her gaze met Chloe’s, a mix of hatred and anger emanated from her. Chloe’s composure shattered as the woman unleashed her fury, physically and

of her responsibility. “Please, express your demands.

back! Can

her voice filled with remorse. “I’m so

failed to reach a settlement, resulting in Chloe being temporarily

the station as soon as he received a call from

could not simply wait passively and called out to a nearby officer, “Excuse me, could you please return my phone? I need to

at her and responded, “Hang

“Joe has contacted

put. No

with mixed emotions. “Joseph…knows

he called me this morning,” Tyson replied, unaware of their current circumstances. ” Don’t worry too much. Just wait patiently for updates. Joe cares about you and

smiled bitterly. “We’re divorced.”

was surprised.

two months ago.”

half–sister was brought in not

looked up, a bit confused.

to harm you. Luckily, Joe

widened slightly. “When

pondered for a moment and provided her

fingertips trembled, and an indescribable sensation washed over her. It was complex and overwhelming. What

Ava?” she

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