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.”

However, Natalie assumed that Joseph did

sweeter.

his birthday with family and friends, Arthur descended the stairs and saw his granddaughter seated with Joseph. A smile appeared

Joseph could say anything, Natalie replied, “Grandpa, Mr. Joseph doesn’t have a wife. You’ve misunderstood.”

pressed his temple, choosing not to delve into the matter. “Mr. Arthur, this is my gift. to you,” he stated simply as he presented the

man. He did not pry further and simply

several times. It was a message from Lucas, stating that Emily had an

while later, Joseph glanced

beside Calvin was Ava, 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 on her

still visible.

businessmen and prominent families present. It was clear that Calvin intended to help Ava find a partner

turned and noticed Joseph, a flicker of guilt briefly crossed his square face before being swiftly replaced by anger.

narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixated on

that woman isn’t as

time, Joseph’s phone rang again. It

searched everywhere in Docwood, but there’s no trace of her. It

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