Chapter 179

Chapter 179 A Man Who Protects His Own Is Charming

As Chloe descended to the ground floor, she witnessed Emily locked in a fierce dispute with her

parents, her face contorted with distress and tears flowing down her cheeks.

Hastening her steps, Chloe approached and asked, “What’s going on?”

Nelson Patel immediately redirected his anger toward Chloe, launching a barrage of insults.

“What happened? Emily thinks of you as a friend, but what did you do? You, yourself, are a woman of

loose morals, but how could you involve my child in this turmoil alongside you?”

Lina Ress‘ eyes were bloodshot as she chimed in, “We’ve warned you repeatedly about befriending

her, and now look at the mess you’ve made! You’ve tarnished your prospects for marriage. It’s utterly

disgraceful!”

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“That’s not true. I believe Coco has nothing to do with this, Emily’s voice trembled, her tear–stained

face evoking a pang of sympathy.

Chloe swiftly retrieved a tissue to wipe away Emily’s tears, ignoring the hurtful words from her parents.

Concerned, she asked, “Em, please tell me what happened.”

“Earlier today, Ava said that because she couldn’t find your contact address, she sent everything your

mother left behind to my house, but there was a memory card…”

Chloe’s eyebrows twitched. She had a hunch of what was on that memory card: intimate photos of

Emily taken by Emily’s

ex–boyfriend.

Emily remained silent, tears were forming in her eyes as she shook her head vigorously, unwilling to

disclose the truth in a public setting. Clearly, she understood the situation but could not find a way to

explain it to her parents.

Chloe’s expression grew grave as she spoke, “Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Lina, let’s find a quiet place to sit down

and have a proper conversation, shall we?”

“Why? Is it because this is your workplace and you’re worried that you’ll be affected?”

“No… That’s not what I meant…” Chloe’s anxiety and

confusion escalated as more onlookers gathered. She was torn between calling for security assistance

and fearing the potential harm it could cause Emily’s parents.

“You have to give us an explanation today, or else you can forget about coming to work!”

“You dress so elegantly and work in a prestigious corporation. It’s hard to believe that you have such a

malicious heart. How is Emily going to get married in the future?!”

The couple yelled at the top of their lungs, their voices

strained with sorrow.

Seeing how Chloe’s father showed no favor toward her, they were led to believe that she must be the

one who influenced their daughter in a negative way which ultimately led to the existence of those

explicit photos.

Just then, a calm and steady set of footsteps approached. Joseph emerged from the elevator, his gaze

ice–cold as he looked at Emily’s parents.

“Who gave you permission to shout at my employees in my company?” he boomed, clearly indicating

his identity.

“Oh my, Mr. Joseph’s way of protecting his employees is so cool!”

“Seriously, he’s so charming. If I were a woman, I’d totally go after him.”

“Oh please. Even if you were a woman, you’re not worthy of him.”

Whispers filled the air among the surrounding employees, with women admiring Joseph and men filled

with awe. The charisma of someone who stood up for their own people was undeniably captivating.

Joseph’s imposing presence made it clear that he was not to be provoked, and Emily’s parents felt a

tinge of fear in his presence. Mustering up his courage, Nelson replied in a trembling voice, “This

woman ruined my daughter’s future. This is no trivial matter. We came here to seek answers.”

“She ruined your daughter’s future? Do you have any evidence?

“Ava has already mailed everything to my house. What more evidence do you need?” Nelson retorted.

With one hand in his pocket, Joseph instinctively positioned himself in front of Chloe. There was a

disdainful smirk playing on his lips as he said, “Then why don’t you go confront Ava?”

“Because it was Chloe’s belongings. Why should I bother Ava?”

“But those items went through Ava’s hands,” Joseph said, making his point clear.

Emily’s parents were left stunned when they heard what Joseph said, though a hint of suspicion started

to form.

Unable to bear witness to the situation any longer, Lucas sought permission from Joseph and escorted

the Patels to a meeting room. He meticulously told them the entire story, emphatically assuring them

that, apart from Chloe, Ava, and Emily’s unscrupulous ex–boyfriend, no one had ever laid eyes on the

explicit photos. He also further reassured them that a report had already been filed with the police.

To their surprise, Emily’s parents, who had just begun to regain their composure, burst into tears upon

hearing the word “police.”

“How can we face our relatives with the police involved? How will you ever get married in the future?

Who would be willing to marry you?” Lina lamented, her voice filled with despair.

“Mom, can you please give me a moment to myself?” Emily, now aware of the truth, experienced a mix

of emotions. On one hand, she was grateful for Chloe’s help, and on the other, she harbored an intense

hatred for her ex–boyfriend.

“You’ve made such a grave mistake, and you expect us to leave you in peace?!” Lina shouted as she

glared at Emily

exasperatingly. She then turned her piercing gaze toward Chloe and continued, “This is all your fault! If

it weren’t for you, none of this would have happened! You’re going to take responsibility for this!”