Chapter 167 The Foxes Will Be Buried if Chloe’s Hurt

After approximately twenty minutes into the press conference, Joseph took the stage to deliver a concise speech.

When he was done, instead of returning to his seat, he headed straight to the back and entered. his car. Glancing at his watch to check the time, he realized it was already past seven o’clock.

‘Dumbo should be on her way home by now.

He knew she had taken the afternoon off but had no idea about the gift she had bought for

him.

“Lucas, head back to the villa,” he instructed.

“Right away, sir,” Lucas replied. He pressed the accelerator pedal, but suddenly slammed on the brakes as Jane extended her arms, blocking the car’s path.

She peered through the window at Joseph, who remained unresponsive, not even looking up. Wearing a troubled expression, she said, “Step out of the car. I have something to tell you.”

Lucas glanced at the unbothered Joseph, his eyes stubbornly lowered. With a slight hesitation. and a headache, Lucas slowly slid the window down.

“Ms. Jane, can we discuss this another day? Mr. Joseph has other matters to attend to.”

“No, it has to be now.”

“But Mr. Joseph has something on today…”

“I’m more important than any of his work.”

“Ms. Jane, please stop joking around. It’s best if you leave. Mr. Joseph needs to

one waiting at home,

lifted his head, his gaze sharp and

you mean?”

literally. If you allow me in the car, I’ll let you see that worthless wretch.”

“Get in.”

as she stepped into the car and took

beside him.

“Where’s Chloe?”

me for a drink, and then I’ll tell

of disgust passed through Joseph’s eyes as he instructed Lucas,

“her,” he was referring to Chloe. Lucas made three attempts to dial her number, but

can’t reach

most likely happened.

chill of winter, cut through the air. “I’ll give you one

out unless you promise to spend a day with me.”

expression darkened, his anger simmering beneath the surface. “Who do you think you are? Are you even worthy?”

being demeaned by the person you loved, dragged through the mire

a perfect figure. What does she have that surpasses me?

more resilient. Every aspect of her surpasses you,” Joseph retorted. Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he turned to Lucas and

action. It did not take long for their efforts to yield results. They discovered that Chloe had been shopping with Emily earlier this afternoon. Lucas immediately contacted Emily, who confirmed that she was currently searching for

useless. Only I know where that sl*t is,” Jane declared, connecting a

the camera zoomed in. Chloe appeared in the frame, unconscious and submerged in a massive reservoir. Her hands and feet were bound, and the water level reached her waist. The rushing sound from the phone indicated that she had limited time before drowning, likely within the hour.

about it?” Jane shamelessly presented a bottle of transparent liquid to Joseph, a

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