Chapter 153 Phone Call

When Joseph called Laicas, Lucas was still waiting outside of the restaurant.

“Sir, Ms. Chloe hasn’t come out yet. Have you finished your business? Are you coming over?”

Lucas asked.

“Why aren’t you keeping an eye on her? What have you been doing?” Joseph’s cold voice cut through the phone, carrying a palpable sense of oppression and undeniable anger.

“Sir…” Lucas keenly sensed Joseph’s anger, and it was particularly intense. The hairs on his arms stood on end. “I’ve been waiting right outside the restaurant. I haven’t moved an inch.”

“Who told you to wait outside? What are you supposed to see by waiting there?”

Lucas was tongue-tied.

‘It was you who told me to wait outside!’ he shouted inwardly.

“Should I go in now?” he asked.

“Don’t let her stay inside for too long,” Joseph commanded.

He was annoyed seeing that woman talking to another man.

video conference, smoothly uttering a few sentences in a foreign language before

the scene where Chloe and Icarus were surrounded by the media Benjamin had summoned. The atmosphere was a frenzy of chaos and

is it true that you came here today

your father doesn’t seem as terrible as you’ve portrayed

your interference contribute to the end of Ava and Jake’s

Chloe maintained a radiant smile, bravely facing the cameras, and confidently said, “Whatever amount Ava paid you, I’ll double

bold statement momentarily silenced the chattering paparazzi, their faces betraying a hint of guilt. One of them cautiously asked, “Can we

or pay you to do it!” Ava shouted, her face turning pale. “Looking at your

had invited you here!”

through the paparazzi. Like a well-coordinated swarm, they quickly thrust their microphones toward Chloe, while an incessant storm of blinding

Johnsons

his family matters in front of the public suggests

Coopers and Johnsons was called off was the result of Ava’s infidelity. It has

on Chloe’s behalf and provide explanations?” one

I’m authorized to handle the necessary procedures following the termination of their engagement. Any further doubts?”

and whispered a few words to the

immediately dashed forward, confronting Icarus. with a question. “You said that you’re Jake’s uncle, so

to sense that something was amiss. Icarus’s eyes flickered with a peculiar gleam as he prepared to respond, but before he could utter a word, Lucas

quickened his steps, propelled by the fear of provoking Joseph’s anger even further. He had caught the paparazzi

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