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.

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

unease. She contemplated the woman’s words, feeling the weight of her responsibility. “Please, express

my husband back! Can you compensate for that?!”

her head, her voice filled with remorse.

failed to reach a settlement, resulting

as soon 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 responded,

Tyson arrived at the station. “Joe has

need to wait for updates from Samuel. Stay put. No one will dare to bully you,” he reassured Chloe.

was taken aback, her heart filled with

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

smiled bitterly.

surprised.

months ago.”

half–sister was brought

Chloe looked up,

reaction, Tyson decided to tell her everything. “Ava went to your office with sulfuric acid intending to harm you. Luckily, Joe caught her

eyes widened slightly. “When exactly was she brought in?”

moment and provided her

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

see Ava?” she

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