Chapter 190 Was That a Confession, Jojo?

These particular words immediately struck a nerve with Chloe, causing a surge of sensitivity within her. “No… No! Don’t be absurd. You and I are simply colleagues with a superior-

subordinate relationship and are only roommates at best. Why would I be jealous?!”

Unwilling to admit she had feelings for him, she vehemently denied it.

Joseph sighed helplessly, his voice laced with rare patience.” Xavia returned to the country today and insisted on meeting me at Fairlight after getting off the plane.”

But halfway through, Xavia had fainted and Joseph left after taking her to the hospital.

“Nonsense. You definitely went out for a meal together!”

“No, we didn’t.”

“Then what’s with the wrinkles on your sleeves?” Chloe pouted, assuming an attitude resembling a wife interrogating her husband. However, she seemed unaware of her own behavior.

“Xavia pulled on my sleeves when she fainted.”

“Swear it!”

Joseph grasped hold of her ear and spoke in a drawn–out tone, “Are you pushing your luck?”

“I was just joking. You have no sense of humor. I’m going to take Toto for a walk now. You should go to bed early,” Chloe

pleaded. She managed to break free and hurriedly descended. the stairs, her footsteps noticeably quickening.

While walking the dog, Chloe had a half–hour voice call with Emily. Emily’s senses sharpened like a hawk spotting its prey when she learned about Joseph’s first love returning. “She didn’t come back earlier or later, but precisely after you two got married. She’s most likely back to stir up trouble. Stay alert and don’t let her take Joseph away. I’m still counting on your support!”

“If she doesn’t come back, does that mean Joseph and I will end up together?”

“Why not? Even something as outrageous as getting a marriage certificate happened. Have some confidence in yourself.”

Chloe muttered softly, “But he doesn’t like me, and I don’t like him either.‘

Emily paused, then spoke seriously, “I’m certain that Joseph has feelings for you. For example, if he didn’t care about you, when telling you about where he was tonight, he wouldn’t have bothered.‘

“Is that true…” Did he say it because he cared about her? Ripples stirred in Chloe’s heart, and she inexplicably felt a sense of joy.

“Come on. He’s the young and promising president of

Fairlight. He’s wealthy and handsome. Women from Aesper to Docwood are lining up to pursue him. Why would he bother telling you these things when he could be spending that time making more money? Why would he have nothing better to do than proactively share those matters with you?”

“But…”

“Don’t ‘but‘ me. The same goes for you. I know you. You have feelings for Joseph too.”

“No! That’s not true!” Chloe reflexively refuted.

Emily did not hold back as she pierced through with her words, “You claim not to have feelings for him, yet your demeanor when he meets his first love betrays your true emotions. Why did you become so gloomy and sullen, resembling a resentful woman?”

friend’s words. Reluctantly, she faced the reality she had been avoiding. Why did she allow herself to

natural to develop feelings for someone you spend a lot of time with. Even a dog managed to capture your heart, let alone a remarkable man from

Toto’s fur. The thought of not seeing Toto for even

looks, and he had been remarkably supportive of her. It was natural to develop some positive feelings toward him. Chloe had always been a fan of good looks, and she would often have a positive impression of any handsome stranger. However, the initial fascination would usually fade after a few days. With Joseph, it was probably the same, except his appearance

a bit

wait until it’s too late and regret it. Okay, I have to go now. I’m still working overtime at the office.

advice as she made her way

Toto by her side. The following morning, as she sat beside Joseph in the car, her eyes wide as she asked, “Will you be back home

“I will.”

and asked, “Did the first love return

not my first love.” Joseph’s answer was straightforward, indicating that he had not spent much time with Xavia

getting the better of her, Chloe leaned

“Yes.”

have

“One.”

disinterested. “First one, huh?”

current one is bound to lose, especially when it was the kind of first love that most men can never forget in their

into her eyes and asked, “And what about

her to have never

as

loser I met in the restroom your first?” His brows furrowed, displaying his clear

He was the campus heartthrob back in college.

inside the car

chuckle escaped his lips. “Did my comments about

where Chloe found the courage, but she blurted out, “I was merely defending Jake. You and Xavia went

the driver seat involuntarily gasped. ‘Ms. Chloe is so bold!‘

twist the

place in your heart!” She realized she may have crossed a line and swiftly attempted to amend her words. ” Sob, sob.

wouldn’t have bothered explaining myself to you at such lengths last night.”

words fell, the car fell

locked in a

almond–shaped eyes sparkled with

burst into laughter,

whites. “Was that a confession, Jojo?”

small lump rise in his throat as he faced her passionate and sincere gaze. Uncomfortably, he averted his gaze and replied, “You’re overthinking it.”

him, it gave people a feeling

“I also have a good impression

not naive. She had noticed the changes in him. It

face sank, his long legs crossed

be so deeply in love with me that she can’t imagine

casting her eyes downward to conceal the fleeting sense of guilt. From a side glance, she

is too overwhelming and will only cause you to resent me. So, I can only reveal

skills had become even more refined. It would be a shame if she did not venture into the

his smooth and well- chiseled jawline. He sneered, “You’re just trying to hide the obvious.”

left speechless. ‘Seriously, Mr. Joseph? It seems to me that you’re the one trying to cover up the

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