There was a pause on the other end of the line before Benjamin angrily rebuked, “When did I ever ask you to sleep with him? If you can’t handle the project, don’t make excuses to avoid responsibility!”

Chloe frowned and replied, “I didn’t. He was the one who touched me—”

“We’ve been working on this project for a whole year, and you ruined it at the last moment. Your irresponsible behavior has caused the company significant losses!”

“It’s not my fault! If you don’t believe me, you can check the surveillance cameras in the building.”

“That’s enough! No more excuses. Either you take responsibility for the company’s losses or you apologize to Mr. Lionel and beg him to sign the contract. This is your last chance!”

With that, Benjamin hung up the phone, leaving only the sound of the cold, mechanical dial tone in Chloe’s ear.

Chloe looked at her phone screen, which displayed the word “Dad,” and fell silent. She stood frozen to the spot until a car horn blared out from behind her and she snapped back to reality. She silently moved aside to make way and murmured an apology under her breath.

At this moment, Nathan came out and saw Chloe standing at the crossroads. Through the rearview mirror, he noticed that Joseph, who was sitting in the back seat, was also looking in Chloe’s direction.

He hesitated for a moment before asking, “Should we give her a ride?”

habitually rolled down the window, letting in the cool breeze. His thin lips parted, and just as he was about to speak, Chloe also looked over in their direction.

face instantly vanished. Her almond-shaped eyes brightened as she waved and called out, “Jojo!”

on the brake and

he said they weren’t

he warned

him pitifully. “Can you

required to stop at the underground parking lot, and she did not want to go back there.

eyes and, after a moment, calmly withdrew his gaze. “Get in.”

appeared on Chloe’s face. “Thank you!”

sitting in the front seat was not the same

name’s Nathan Reese,” Nathan introduced himself.

Chloe politely responded,

in the back seat remained silent, and Nathan also wisely

ride was short and the temperature in the car was comfortable. Soon, Chloe arrived at her destination. Since she was not sure if Nathan knew about her and Joseph’s relationship, she chose to turn off at the roadside

in the same neighborhood? It seems that you two live very

talkative today.”

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