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.

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 verbally attacking her. Thankfully, the

consumed by unease. She contemplated the woman’s words, feeling the weight of her responsibility. “Please, express your demands. I’ll do

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

her head, her voice filled with

a settlement, resulting in

call from Joseph. He instructed his colleagues

passively and called out to a nearby officer, “Excuse me, could you please return my

glanced at her and responded, “Hang on.”

the station. “Joe has

No one will dare to bully you,” he reassured

with mixed emotions. “Joseph…knows about

Tyson replied, unaware of their current circumstances. ” Don’t worry too much. Just

smiled bitterly. “We’re divorced.”

was surprised. “Just

months ago.”

brought in not long ago. Are you

up, a

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

slightly. “When exactly was

pondered for a moment and provided her

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

see Ava?” she asked.

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