Chapter 128 A Dowry Is a Woman’s Pre-marital Asset

“I’m going home!”

“Ah, what a coincidence. Shall we?”

Chloe took a deep breath, mustering a smile as she said, “Joseph, are you trying to prevent me from leaving because you desire my body?”

“Hah, can’t I use the same excuse on you? After all, you didn’t resist, and it seemed like were enjoying it,” Joseph retorted.

Chloe was momentarily speechless, taken aback by his quick-witted response. Feeling at mixture of embarrassment and frustration, she found him shamelessly clever. She grinned and countered, “Yes. After all, you were the one who took the initiative this time.”

you

Upon hearing her words, a fleeting expression of unease crossed Joseph’s usually composed and handsome face, and he let out a light snort. “As you wish.”

In this verbal skirmish, neither of them emerged as the clear victor.

Chloe shot him a fierce glare before retreating to the office restroom to compose herself. In front of the mirror, her face bloomed like a peach blossom, her eyes shimmering with moisture. The collar of her clothes had shifted slightly, and the smudged lipstick on her lips. exuded a subtle allure that was difficult to define.

Feeling a mix of shyness and anger, Chloe swiftly reached for a tissue and wiped off her lipstick. She lingered in the restroom for a while, collecting her thoughts, before finally coming out.

Standing by the window, Joseph’s gaze swept over her face. He walked toward her with confident strides, teasingly remarking, “I thought you had moved in there for good.”

Chloe rolled her eyes in exasperation. “You’re really annoying to talk to.”

she could not fathom why he could not utter a

smile tugging at his lips. “So, who would you rather

his question absurd and chose to ignore it, pushing the door open without

of pastries with familiar packaging from the cafe downstairs. It was

responded in a hushed tone, “He’s afraid of interrupting us, so he

silently rolled her eyes once again, refraining

lights in the Cooper residence shone brightly

me? Ava is about to hand over her dowry to me. She’s not the person you imagine her to be. Those chat records are all

gazed at his stubbornly oblivious nephew with an indescribable sense

may see Chloe as a stranger, but have you ever considered that she was

face. “Perhaps I used the wrong words, but Uncle, please don’t show

the family fortune. If he could successfully manage his own company, his father might entrust the family’s businesses to

single him out in this way. If her feelings for him had changed from love to hate, she should have silently supported

Ava’s infidelity and allow her to make you look like a fool just for the sake of personal gain?” Icarus angrily rebuked, “Even if you can overlook it, I can’t associate myself with someone of that nature.”

away, determined to confront Jake’s mother about the situation.

up with Ava. Ava has promised to transfer the money to me tomorrow. I just need one more night. Tomorrow. Tomorrow

rarely meddled in his personal affairs. He believed that his nephew possessed solid values, albeit a strong desire for fame and accomplishment. Now it seemed that he had overestimated his nephew.

achieve success in his career was a futile endeavor destined

Don’t come crying to me when things go south,” Icarus uttered icily before storming out, the sound

a bewildered haze, Jake stood frozen, losing all sense of time. The ache in his knees grew more pronounced, and he gingerly rose to his feet, relying on the support of the ground. Discomfort permeated his heart as he aimlessly wandered through the courtyard, seeking solace and clarity for his troubled mind.

just returned home, spotted him and approached with a friendly demeanor. “Jake, why are you still up

concern yourself,” Jake replied dismissively, not in the mood for

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