Chapter 368 Joseph Wanted to Take Advantage of You?

The call was not on speakerphone, but Xavia leaned in closer, catching a few keywords that piqued her curiosity.

Chloe, police, lawyer…

The fragments of the conversation gave her an inkling that something involving Chloe had gone wrong.

Joseph ended the call, his brow furrowed with concern.

“Joe, what’s happened?” Xavia asked.

Joseph’s voice carried heavy weight as he replied, “There’s something I need to attend to. I have to go.”

“But…the doctor isn’t finished yet. Aren’t you worried about the baby’s health?”

His gaze fell on her still–flat belly. “Contact Lucas if something comes up.” With that, he stood up and left.

Xavia’s hands clenched tightly, her frustration and resentment boiling within her. “They’re already divorced. Why is she still trying to steal my man? What a two–faced bitch!”

At the police station, Chloe was brought into the interrogation room. The situation was clear- cut. Aaron had disregarded her suggestion and continued to push the workers into overtime as he pleased. The purchase of necessary safety equipment was neglected, and the wages were delayed. Tragically, one of the workers lost their life due to issues with the safety rope.

A chilling sensation swept over Chloe, her mind filled with regret. If only she had been more present at the construction site, perhaps she could have prevented such a tragedy. She had focused her energy on the company, believing that minor accidents were an unfortunate norm in the construction industry. She never anticipated such a severe incident that would lead to a loss of life.

Soon after, the families of the workers arrived. Among them was a middle–aged woman, her eyes swollen from crying, accompanied by a seven or eight–year–old child. As her gaze met Chloe’s, a mix of hatred and anger emanated from her. Chloe’s composure shattered as the woman unleashed her fury, physically and verbally attacking her. Thankfully, the police. intervened swiftly, preventing any significant harm.

heart sank, consumed by unease. She contemplated the woman’s words, feeling the weight of her responsibility. “Please, express your demands. I’ll do everything in my power to fulfill them and offer

back! Can you compensate for that?!”

filled with remorse. “I’m so

settlement, resulting in Chloe being temporarily detained.

received a call from Joseph. He instructed his colleagues to take special care

she could not simply wait passively and called out to a nearby officer, “Excuse me, could you please return my phone? I need to contact my

officer glanced at her and

at the station. “Joe has contacted Samuel to be your lawyer. We

wait for updates from Samuel. Stay put. No one will dare to bully

with mixed emotions.

worry too much. Just wait patiently for updates. Joe cares about you and won’t let anything bad

smiled bitterly. “We’re

was surprised. “Just recently?”

months

ask inquisitively, “Your half–sister was brought

looked up, a

reaction, Tyson decided to tell her everything. “Ava went to your office with sulfuric acid intending to harm you. Luckily, Joe caught her in the act

widened slightly. “When

for a moment and provided

complex and overwhelming. What was her place in

Ava?” she asked.

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