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.”

not fathom why he could not

mocking smile tugging at his lips. “So, who would you rather choose? Me

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

the entrance, she noticed a box of pastries with familiar packaging from the cafe downstairs. It was undoubtedly

hushed tone, “He’s afraid

her eyes once again, refraining from

Cooper residence shone brightly that night.

do you believe in Chloe, a stranger, instead of trusting me? Ava is about to hand over her dowry to me. She’s not the person you

nephew with an indescribable

as a stranger, but have you ever considered that she was once someone you wholeheartedly cared

the wrong words, but Uncle, please don’t show those screenshots to my parents. I’ll

manage

had changed from love to

a fool just for the sake of personal gain?” Icarus angrily rebuked, “Even if you can

pushed Jake away, determined to confront Jake’s mother about

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

his personal affairs. He believed that his nephew possessed solid values, albeit

achieve success in his

Icarus uttered icily before storming out, the sound of the

ache in his knees grew more pronounced, and he gingerly rose to his feet, relying on the support of the ground. Discomfort permeated

home, spotted him and approached with a friendly demeanor. “Jake, why are you still up at this hour? Is something bothering you?”

concern yourself,” Jake replied dismissively, not

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