Chapter 149

Chapter 149 Be Good, Will You?

“If

you refuse to obey me, who else would you listen to?” Joseph disregarded the first part of her

sentence, gripping her chin tightly as he questioned her coldly.

According to customs from the olden days, a husband was traditionally regarded as the center of a

wife’s world, and it was expected of her to obey him dutifully.

Joseph’s intensity instantly grew, causing Chloe to gulp nervously. “I mean, our relationship is

somewhat unequal. We should treat each other with respect.”

“Fine, as long as our capabilities match.”

“But even if I don’t match, there should still be some humanity. I cook for you every day and even have

to flatter you as Toto does. I’m a living, breathing person, and I deserve to be treated with dignity!”

“What’s wrong with being like Toto?” Joseph raised his chin slightly. “Do you know that many people in

the world envy Toto’s life?”

Chloe gazed at the Border Collie lying by the door, its luxurious bed imported from abroad and costing

tens of thousands. A mere bag of snacks or dog food would cost hundreds. The regular grooming, hair

care, and miscellaneous expenses spent on Totot exceeded those of an ordinary office worker’s salary.

Sensing her gaze, Toto lazily shook its body and ambled over to Joseph, rubbing its furry head against

his hand, seeking attention and affection.

Chloe sighed, at a loss for words. Truly, Toto’s life surpassed that of many people. The arrogant man’s

words remained as undeniable as ever.

Joseph rose to his feet, towering over her, while his slightly calloused fingers caressed her face. His

dark eyes gleamed with possessiveness. “Be good, will you?”

He contemplated that continuing like this would not be so bad. This woman might not be the brightest,

but he did not harbor any dislike for her.

Chloe locked eyes with him, her skin still tingling from his caress. Her gaze faltered, and she

stammered, “I…I’ll clean the dishes later.”

She hastily escaped, rushing upstairs.

In the confines of her bedroom, Chloe locked the door behind her, placing a hand over her racing heart.

That scoundrel, Joseph, was too good-looking. She had come dangerously close to surrendering, but

thankfully, her willpower proved strong enough to resist his charm.

Fortunately, Joseph had stopped picking on her. She lay on the bed, mindlessly scrolling through her

phone. Just as she was about to doze off, a trending thread caught her attention.

[Breaking News: Renowned actor, Sebastian Fox, is under investigation for tax evasion and

embezzlement totaling seven hundred million.)

Chloe sat up, tapping on the thread and delving into the comments section.

(Finally, he’s getting what he deserves. Ugh, what an eyesore.]

I’ve always loathed celebrities who look down on their fans and exploit them. Let’s boycott him from

now on.]

[Sob sob sob. Sebastian isn’t like that. It’s all a misunderstanding.]

[The third comment has already received ten thousand likes. Some fans must have the intelligence of

toddlers.]

Chloe’s eyes widened as she continued to read.

The article had been published by the Aesper City Police Department, not some promotional account. It

appeared that Sebastian’s career was truly on the verge of collapse.

The days flew by, and before she knew it, it was already Friday. Benjamin’s birthday party was taking

place at the most prestigious restaurant in Aesper City-a testament to his desire for grandeur.

Having wrapped up her work, Chloe intended to hail a cab and head to the venue. As she descended

the stairs, she noticed Lucas stationed at the entrance on the ground floor.

“Are you waiting for someone?” she asked.

Lucas was always there to ensure important business partners visiting Fairlight Group received a warm

and friendly welcome.

“Not really. Mr. Joseph has a meeting with the overseas team today, and he instructed me to

accompany you,” Lucas replied.

Chloe had no objections and felt grateful for the arrangement. “Okay, thank you then.”

Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the restaurant. Chloe stepped out of the car and turned to Lucas,

saying, “All right, I’m at my destination. You can go back and inform Joseph now.”

“I can’t leave just yet. Mr. Joseph wants me to wait for you to finish and then escort you home. I’ll be

waiting outside. If you encounter any problems, inform me immediately, and I’ll come in right away,”

said Lucas.

He paused for a moment, his expression serious, before adding, “Ms. Chloe, Mr. Joseph genuinely

takes your well-being into consideration in every aspect.”