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.

after, the families 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 verbally attacking

her responsibility. “Please, express

want my husband back! Can you compensate for

her head, her voice filled with remorse.

failed to reach a settlement,

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

she could not simply wait passively and called out to a nearby officer, “Excuse me, could you

at her and

at the station. “Joe has contacted Samuel to be your

Stay put. No one will dare to bully you,” he reassured Chloe.

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

much. Just wait patiently for updates. Joe

bitterly. “We’re divorced.”

was surprised. “Just recently?”

two months

brought in not long ago.

Chloe looked up, a

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

eyes widened slightly. “When exactly

a moment and provided

and overwhelming. What was her place in Joseph’s heart? He protected

see Ava?”

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