Chapter 313 Chloe Is Missing

Lucas thought for a while and said, “Maybe she’s busy. Should I call and ask?”

Joseph’s face turned icy, and he almost crushed his phone in his grip. “No need.”

He had been overly lenient with her all this time. It was time for her to realize that there were plenty of women interested in him. Today, he wanted her to feel a sense of urgency and understand when to come back.

Docwood, the Walker mansion.

Joseph was clad in an exquisite black tailcoat, exuding a commanding and refined presence akin to a noble prince. Seated beside him was Natalie Walker, the granddaughter of Arthur Walker. Their recent encounter on the dance floor had been skillfully captured by visiting journalists, and it would be no surprise if Chloe caught a glimpse of it on the news tomorrow. Natalie blushed and said shyly, “Mr. Joseph, why did you invite me to be your plus-one? My grandfather said you were married, but I refuse to believe it.”

Joseph’s face was strikingly handsome as he suppressed his impatience and replied, “If I had a wife, would you refuse to be my plus-one?”

“No. As long as you’re the one asking, I will unquestionably say yes.”

During the event, numerous business associates extended olive branches to Joseph, but he responded with a cold gaze. “Apologies, today is Mr. Arthur’s birthday. I prefer not to discuss work matters.”

assumed that Joseph did not want these people to interrupt

sweeter.

friends, Arthur descended the stairs and saw his granddaughter seated with Joseph. A smile appeared on his face as he asked, “Harold said you’d be bringing your

say anything, Natalie replied, “Grandpa, Mr. Joseph doesn’t

the matter. “Mr. Arthur, this is my gift. to you,” he stated simply as he presented the

personality from Harold. He was an amiable old man. He did not pry further and simply said, “Enjoy yourself today, and

message from Lucas, stating that Emily had

ten minutes, Lucas understood the answer when he received no response and declined Emily’s request. A while later, Joseph glanced at his wristwatch and felt it was almost time for him to leave. Suddenly, he

who exuded an air of elegance. She was dressed in this year’s luxury fashion, her makeup on point. Though some time had passed, faint bruises

still

and prominent families present. It was clear that

and noticed Joseph, a flicker of guilt briefly

his eyes, his gaze fixated on Ava as his expression turned

pouted unhappily. “Mr. Joseph, that woman isn’t as beautiful as me. You

Joseph’s phone rang again.

Chloe has been missing for two days. They’ve searched everywhere in Docwood, but there’s no trace

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