Chapter 208

Chapter 208 A Non–answer Is the Answer

Xavia’s expression momentarily stiffened, but she quickly regained her composure thanks to her

inherent good manners. Her gaze returned to its normal state, carrying a subtle sense of superiority

that seemed ingrained in her. “Joe has a sensitive stomach. His preference for the dishes you prepare

indicates your culinary skill. I’ll be counting on you to look after him from now on.”

She spoke politely, but if one listened closely, it felt as though she was implying that taking care of

Joseph was a privilege and something to be cherished.

Chloe could not quite discern Xavia’s true intentions behind her kind words, but she nodded in

agreement nonetheless. “I will,” she replied. It was merely the task of looking after a troublesome

b*stard for three years. She did not need Xavia to tell her that she needed to fulfill her part of the

contract. Chloe

understood that much.

Xavia offered a faint smile in response and fell silent. As an artist, her temperament spoke volumes–

gentle and elegant. Her mere presence commanded the attention of many, drawing glances from men

who often turned to gaze at her beauty.

Meanwhile, Chloe’s empty stomach growled, reminding her of the discomfort caused by her hunger.

“Feel free to make yourself at home. I have something to attend to, so I won’t be able to keep you

company.”

She turned to leave, taking her first step forward when Xavia’s voice interrupted her. “Ms. Chloe, Joe

and I have already ended

our relationship. You don’t need to worry. I don’t want to interfere with your feelings. However, in

Aesper, Joe is the only friend I have. Sometimes, I just want to catch up with him. I hope you won’t

make it difficult for him,” reassured Xavia, her tone carrying a hint of assurance. “And as for Joe, know

him quite well–the circles he frequents and the friends he keeps. If there’s anything you want to know,

Ms. Chloe, feel free to come and ask me.”

Tsk, if it started as a covert provocation, now it was a public showdown!

Chloe was not angry, but she found it a bit strange. Her

I

intuition told her not to take the bait. So, without turning her head, she spoke in an innocent and

harmless tone, “Okay, thank you.”

“Cough, cough! Ms. Chloe, why are you pressuring me? I only wanted to maintain a friendship with Joe

and never intended to ruin your relationship. Why did you say such harsh words?” exclaimed Xavia.

A cloud of confusion enveloped Chloe as she thought to herself, ‘What’s going on? When did I say

anything harsh?‘

She turned her head and saw Xavia clutching her chest and coughing violently. Her face quickly turned

pale. Immediately after, Xavia grimaced in pain and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

Chloe stood there in a daze for a few seconds, her concern evident. She was about to move forward to

check on Xavia’s condition when a tall figure swiftly scooped Xavia into his

arms.

Joseph furrowed his brows deeply and spoke in a serious tone,

“Wake up.”

Seeing no response, Lucas quickly dialed 911.

Just two kilometers away from Fairlight, there was a large public hospital. The ambulance arrived

swiftly, its siren wailing through the air. Xavia was carefully lifted onto a stretcher by the medical staff,

and Joseph followed them into the vehicle.

Everything happened so quickly, leaving Chloe feeling

bewildered. Determined, she gritted her teeth and caught up, eager to explain to the stoic man beside

her, “I didn’t provoke Xavia, nor did I say anything harsh. She suddenly fainted without any apparent

reason.

Joseph’s tone remained icy as he responded, “Are you suggesting that Xavia fainted for no reason?”

Chloe’s mouth fell open slightly. “You don’t believe me?”

Joseph’s expression remained impassive, a flicker of disappointment passing through his eyes. “Now is

not the time to shift blame.”

He knew that Chloe loved him, and he could understand that love, but had Xavia come to Fairlight

solely to deliver something to him without any hidden agenda. It was clear that Chloe’s reaction today

was excessive, but now there was a

more pressing matter that needed immediate attention and resolution.

Knowing how to stir up trouble but not how to resolve it. It felt as if a massive weight had been placed

on Chloe’s chest, making it hard for her to breathe.

Sometimes, a non–answer is the answer.

After a few moments of silence, she took a deep breath. “Yes, let’s wait until Xavia wakes up.”

An hour later, Xavia regained consciousness after receiving emergency treatment. The doctor held the

test results and looked at them with an indescribable expression. “Is there any family or close relatives

of the patient? I’d like to discuss the findings with them. Please come with me.”