Chapter 139

Chapter 139 No One Bullies My Wife

Upon hearing Chloe’s words, Melody lost all control of her emotions and started throwing objects at

her.

Wendy reacted swiftly, grabbing Chloe’s arm and attempting to pull her away from the chaos, while the

developer rushed forward to intervene and put a stop to Melody’s violent outburst.

Once they were outside the site, Chloe regained control of her emotions and offered a sincere apology

to Wendy. “I’m sorry for messing up the job, Ms. Wendy. I’ll personally talk to Mr. Joseph and accept

any punishment he deems necessary.”

Wendy laughed heartily and patted Chloe on the shoulder, “It’s fine. You don’t have to shoulder all the

blame. I’ve long noticed that the secretary from Moongazer has a grudge against you. What you did

was right. Otherwise, people will just keep taking advantage of you.”

Chloe blinked and chuckled. “I thought you’d scold me right off the bat.”

“If you did something wrong, I would. But since you didn’t, why should I?” Wendy said as she started

the car and settled into the driver’s seat. “All right, let’s head back. I’ll accompany you to explain the

situation to Mr. Joseph. Everything will be fine.”

“Really? But he can be so unreasonable,” Chloe muttered softly as she fastened her seatbelt.

Joseph possessed a domineering nature and constantly held the belief that he was always right.

Wendy did not catch Chloe’s murmuring and was instead thinking about how to explain things to

Joseph. Despite being in the right, facing the formidable Joseph still made her feel a bit

uneasy.

In contrast, Chloe seemed surprisingly calm. Even more composed than Wendy herself.

On the way back, they passed a traffic light. By chance, Chloe glanced at a car parked next to them

and her brows instantly furrowed.

Inside the Toyota sedan, a young couple sat intimately, sharing affectionate gestures and exchanging

kisses during the fleeting pause at the red light. It was evident that they shared a deep connection.

What caught Chloe’s attention was the tie the man was wearing. It was the same one Emily had bought

for her boyfriend during their last shopping trip.

Chloe immediately messaged Emily to inquire about the car her boyfriend drove. Emily quickly replied,

(He just found a job recently and hasn’t bought a car yet.]

Upon reading this message, Chloe breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, her heart skipped a beat when she saw that man earlier. She thought that

Emily’s boyfriend was cheating on her since such occurrences were not uncommon in these modern

times.

When they were back at Fairlight, Chloe and Wendy went straight to Joseph and briefly explained the

situation to him.

“So Mr. Joseph, what should we do next regarding this cooperation?” Wendy cautiously asked.

However, Joseph did not reply to her. He stood beside the floor-to-ceiling window with his back facing

them. His sleeves were rolled up, showcasing his fair skin, and emanating an irresistible air of maturity.

Wendy felt a slight panic, her palms growing sweaty. ‘Is Mr. Joseph mad?’

With one hand supporting her waist, Wendy contemplated the situation, preparing to apologize for their

mistake. However, just as she was about to speak, the office door swung open, revealing Lucas with an

anxious expression on his face.

“Mr. Joseph, Marketing is about to hold an emergency meeting. May I leave with Ms. Wendy first?” he

asked urgently.

Finally, Joseph spoke, breaking the silence with utmost brevity. “Okay.”

Before leaving, Wendy gave Chloe an encouraging look which left Chloe perplexed. She highly

suspected that Lucas had done this on purpose.

Wendy was a long-serving employee and pregnant, and she had already worked the whole day. It was

only logical for her to go and rest.

‘Lucas must have done this deliberately.’

Lucas soundlessly mouthed to Chloe, “Good luck!”

‘I’m leaving Mr. Joseph to you. I’m sure you know how to deal with him.”

Chloe felt like crying.

‘It’s over. It’s just me now, and he’s definitely going to give me a severe scolding,’ Chloe thought.

Lucas and Wendy left one after the other, and the office door gently closed with a soft click

Joseph turned around. His cold, piercing gaze fixed upon her.

“Do you know what you did wrong?” he asked.

“I shouldn’t have let someone else bring you lunch,” Chloe replied.

Joseph nodded, satisfied with her answer.

Just as he was about to say something, Chloe continued, “The correct approach would’ve been for me

to give you the lunchbox in the morning, so that I could focus on my job in the

afternoon. Moreover, it was unnecessary for me to get into an argument with the other person during

work hours. It is crucial to exercise patience whenever possible, as work should take precedence. I

apologize, Mr. Joseph. However, her behavior was extremely disrespectful. I’ve endured her

mistreatment for quite some time. When a rabbit is pushed too far, it’ll bite. I momentarily lost control

and ended up slapping her.”

She explained everything to Joseph in a professional manner, displaying the appropriate behavior of an

employee toward their employer.

First, she admitted her mistake, followed by providing an explanation for her actions. Finally, she

tactfully expressed her feelings of being mistreated, strategically aiming to pacify

Joseph’s anger after experiencing losses.

‘I’m such a smart*ss!’

Joseph’s lips twitched in frustration.

“She had been mistreating you for a long time, and you didn’t retaliate in the slightest?” he

asked.

“Huh?” Chloe did not understand, looking innocent. “What are you talking about?”

“Come here,” he commanded.

Chloe approached cautiously, and he pulled her into his embrace. His eyes locked onto her face as he

inquired, “Which hand did you use to slap her?”

“Right hand…”

Joseph held her right hand and caressed her palm gently. His voice remained cold, but there. was a

hint of resentment as he said, “From now on, if someone mistreats you, there’s no need to endure it.

Stand up for yourself in the moment. I’ll take responsibility for the consequences.

His wife was not meant to be a target for mistreatment.