Chapter 35 Joseph Is Jealous!

By the time Joseph came back with the car keys, Chloe’s mind was still swimming.

“Hmm?” He raised his eyebrows. “What’s the matter? Let’s go.”

Chloe fiddled with the buttons of her coat and demurely said, “Is it too much trouble for you to drive me this late at night?”

Despite not being emotionally prepared to confess to Jake yet, the idea of him seeing her with his uncle and losing his confidence was too big of a temptation to let go. Just the thought of that scene sent shivers of joy down her spine.

Unfortunately, Joseph misconstrued her intentions and his expression turned sour as he quipped, “Don’t worry. I just happened to be heading back to the office and it’s along the way. I won’t be a hindrance to your secret meeting with your paramour.”

“What paramour?” Chloe was taken aback, and it was not until a moment later that she realized the meaning behind his odd tone. She took a few steps closer, smiling slyly as she stared at him. “Are you jealous?”

Otherwise, why would he sound so sarcastic?

Joseph met her gaze and gave a dismissive smile. “Overconfidence is an illness. You better get it treated sooner rather than later.”

He checked the watch on his wrist and strode downstairs in long strides. “If you’re not leaving, I am.”

me somewhere, Jojo.” She trailed after him like a lively butterfly.

out of the corner of

they were a husband and wife on a

The right lane is on green light!” The urgent tone in Chloe’s voice brought Joseph back to reality. He

the car’s course.

relief and muttered, “What’s wrong with you? I told you several times, but you still didn’t change

had ever entertained the idea of spending the rest of his life with such a

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pressing him for an explanation, Chloe simply pointed to a nearby

be back in about an hour. If you can’t wait for me, just get

to the office?” Chloe asked in surprise, her rosy lips

she was just

such a scenario was quite high. Having spent time in his

unforgiving, and sardonic.

become your personal chauffeur just to drive you here?” Joseph replied with a sneer. novelxo.com fast

then.” Chloe smiled brightly, waving at him. “Bye-bye. Be careful on the road and remember to come back and pick me up. I’ll be waiting!”

“Okay.”

who was just stepping out for

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