Chapter 194

Chapter 194 Chloe’s beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed as she forcefully pushed Joseph’s hard chest, bouncing away from him. She quickly retreated, her back slamming against the refrigerator door.

In her panic, her sharp eyes picked up a trace of red as she panted for breath, her smooth jade-like forehead beaded with sweat.

Although she had a transparent mask on, she could still feel the warmth emanating from the man’s thin lips. The heat that made her blush still lingered on her lips.

Damn it! How could it be so...

Chloe, gasping for breath with a red face, angrily flung off her mask and threw it to the ground.

It was futile and filthy!

Joseph slowly straightened his tall, strong frame, leaning his backside against the edge of the operating table, His handsome, picturesque face was slightly weary, like a wild beast that had just feasted. He pursed his thin, red lips.

Despite his composed demeanor, his heart trembled uncontrollably in that moment.

“Doesn’t it hurt your back?”

Joseph remained in a trance, still seemingly lost in the kiss that had taken him by surprise. Despite this, he maintained his noble demeanor, his tone still cold.

“That’s note of your concern!”

Upon witnessing the dog man devour the small lion, Chloe was so enraged that she clenched her jaw. “Joseph, who gave you permission to eat what I prepared?! I was exhausted all afternoon and didn’t come to give you a gift!”

“It’s been ages since I’ve had the pastries you made. I’m really looking forward to tasting your cooking again. I recall you used to make pastries for me to enjoy all the time.”

Joseph, not being a greedy person, would typically not eat or drink when he was busy.

When he saw Chloe making pastries with her heart, his heart itched with some reluctance and restlessness, so he picked one up and ate it.

He didn’t give it much thought, fearing he’d miss the opportunity and never get another.

“Ah, it was before, but now it’s different!”

Chloe’s expression remained glum. Her voice was icy and unyielding. “You used to be my husband. I washed my hands and cooked soup for you. That’s what a wife does.”

“But now you’re a disgrace. What authority do you have to consume my snacks? I’d rather discard them to feed dogs than give them to you. You’re not deserving!”

First Blood!

Joseph stabbed his chest, and his eyes grew dark.

Using a lot of strength, he looked down into Chloe’s dark, almond-shaped eyes.

However, he could not locate the little girl who had been holed up in the kitchen all day, preparing a delicious snack for him.

Would love truly vanish?

Was there truly not a single hair remaining?

Chloe, ignoring Joseph who stood there like an ice sculpture, walked over with a straight face and carefully placed the last three Awakening Lion Cakes onto a plate before putting them in the cabinet and shutting the door.

She seemed to be on guard against a dog.

“Just now, I was impolite. I didn’t realize this snack was so significant to you. I apologize.” Joseph spoke softly, aware he had done wrong. He was prepared to accept whatever she said.

Chloe’s long eyelashes quivered slightly, and then she spun around to wash her hands in the sink. She inquired icily, “Didn’t you say you had something to discuss with me?”

“Hurry up and speak! You noticed it as well. I have a lot of tasks to accomplish. You’re really getting in the way here.”

“I’m here to let you know that I’m no longer in charge of organizing Ada Wang’s wedding from this point forward.” Chloe ceased rubbing her hands in the water and chuckled. “Isn’t that typical? Ada has inked a deal with our KS WORLD. What Mr. Sawle needs to take care of now is likely to manage the Sawle Group Hotel’s negative public image.”

Joseph disregarded her derision and declared, “Jake has now granted Skyler full authority.”

Chloe, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, finally turned to face him “You’re incredibly intelligent,” Joseph said in a hushed tone, his eyes full of concern. “You should realize that this situation won’t be easy.”

“So you traveled all this distance just to tell me this? As expected of Mr. Sawle, your modus operandi is still so detrimental to others and advantageous to yourself.”

Chloe playfully curled up her rosy lips and placed her hand on her waist. “You’ve lost your drive. You can’t contain your anger, so you brought this up to me and asked me to take care of Skyler. You’re using this as an outlet for your rage?”

“Not to mention whether Skyler will attempt to deceive me, even if she desires to outwit me, with her intellect that is not as sharp as hearing nonsense, is she capable of competing with me?”

“Aubree tucked her chin in and looked again!”

Upon hearing this, Joseph’s tense jaw relaxed and his thin lips curved into a gentle smile.

Had she not scolded him, he found her quite cute when scolding others.

“Nevertheless, Skyler was no fool. Furthermore, she had Aubree in her corner. What she hadn’t anticipated, Aubree would have a plan for her.”

“Aubree’s thoughts were dark and her behavior was menacing. I was scared they could hurt you. I’m telling you this so you can take precautions sooner rather than later.”

Chloe’s pupils, like glass, contracted, and she spun back around.

“I’m finished. You can return to your task.”

Joseph gazed at her back with his deep eyes, then slowly turned away and departed.

“Joseph, wait!” Chloe suddenly called out to him.

The man’s heart constricted and he spun around swiftly.

“Why are you telling me this? As far as I’m aware, you’re not one to ignore the bigger picture. No matter who Sawle Group is, taking down Ada Wang will be advantageous to their hotel. Increasing the hotel’s influence and reputation is something you’ve been working on lately, right?”

“So, why did you do this?” Chloe slowly cast her gaze upon him, her expression one of suspicion.

“Because I want you to win.”

Joseph stared at her with sincere and clear eyes as he spoke, emphasizing each word. The business had been afloat for over a decade, a rare sight indeed.

“Why do you want me to win?”

“A day of husband and wife, a hundred days of kindness...”

Chloe sneered, her red lips curling in disdain, “We were married for three years and you showed me no mercy. Now, after the divorce, you’re talking about having a relationship with me? Is Mr. Sawle trying to pull a fast one on me?”

“Just go back, I won’t see you off!”

Second Blood!

Joseph coughed, feeling the little lion pastry lodged in his throat, making it difficult to breathe.

Night fell. In the Anderson family.

Zoey called Skyler tonight, urgently requesting her to come home as she had something important to talk about. Zoey and the two of them entered her private practice room and shut the door behind them.

“Zoey, why are you seeking me out so late in the evening?” Skyler asked curiously.

It’s been five days since KS WORLD declared their partnership with Ada Wang. Have you figured out how to handle that woman?” Zoey crossed her arms and spoke in a stern voice.

Skyler was also à proud and pampered young lady. Usually, apart from Aubree, no one else would dare to speak to her in such a tone at home, so she immediately felt angry and muttered indignantly, “It’s only been five days. I’m no god. I can’t think of a way...”

“Shake my head... Without me, you won’t be able to take a single step.”

Zoey glanced at Skyler with disdain, yet she relished the feeling of having an IQ that could overpower others. She cleared her throat, then sauntered to the piano and opened the lid. She grabbed a sheet of music from the top and nonchalantly tossed it at Skyler’s feet.

Skyler felt humiliated, yet she dared not reveal it. She could only clench her teeth and collect the data.

A picture of a young woman, along with detailed information about her, was present.

“Who is this person?” Skyler asked, perplexed.

“Her name is Shelby Gondor,” Zoey said as she sat in front of the piano and pressed the keys. “She’s now a reporter on the headlines of a website.”

“A headline? I’ve never come across it before.”

“It’s just a deplorable media family. The primary focus is not this, but rather this woman’s identity and background. Take a closer look.”

Skyler blinked, frowning as he looked at the information.

“Shelby Gondor, father Michal Gondor... Michal... Why does this name ring a bell? It seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before...”

“This Michal was formerly the deputy manager of KS WORLD. He had conspired with Miller, the eldest son of the Brown family, and was caught by Chloe for misappropriating funds from the hotel. Consequently, he was incarcerated.”

“Although she wasn’t given two years in prison, her life was still ruined,” Zoey said, her chin resting in her hand as she smiled sadly.

“Wow... That’s quite a deep-seated animosity. It’s irreconcilable.

Only then did Skyler come back to her senses. She suddenly sat up from the sofa. “So, isn’t the enemy of Shelby the one who can’t coexist with Chloe?!”

“If not for that woman, how could her father have been ruined and become a prisoner?!”

Zoey sighed and gazed at Skyler with disdain.

Her reaction was really slow, not only due to her pig brain, but also her intelligence.

“Chloe is the adversary of the Gondor father-daughter duo, and we can exploit Shelby’s animosity towards Chloe to bring her down!”

“It appears that we must convene with Miss Gondor!” Skyler’s gaze grew somber.