Chapter 229

Chapter 229 You Won’t Find a Better Man Than Joseph

Everyone was left in a state of shock, their jaws hanging wide open in astonishment, wondering what

was going on. All eyes were fixed on Chloe, and a surprising notion began to take hold. Was this

money intended as a reward for her?

Lucas leaned closer to Joseph and spoke in a hushed tone, “Sir, Finance only has 300 thousand in

cash remaining. If it’s insufficient, I can go to the bank right now and withdraw more.”

“Just give it to her,” Joseph replied.

‘She would surely save every penny she can get her hands on. What a chore.”

Lucas pulled the small trolley until it was in front of Chloe, his smile beaming with warmth as he said,

“This is a reward from Mr. Joseph to you.”

A big question mark slowly appeared on Chloe’s face, her mind struggling to process the unexpected

gesture. She remained momentarily lost for words.

Sensing her confusion, Lucas leaned in and whispered in a hushed tone that only they could hear, “Mr.

Joseph is making an effort to win you over.”

Chloe’s eyes glistened with tears, her emotions welling up inside her. Despite Joseph’s seemingly

arrogant demeanor, there was a flicker of affection in the tilt of his chin, softening his otherwise cold

facade. Her heart was enveloped in a warmth and sweetness akin to savoring a comforting bowl of hot

soup.

Lucas continued, “Ms. Chloe, Mr. Joseph genuinely cares for you. His actions may be driven by

jealousy, but it’s not a deliberate attempt to cause strife. Please don’t be angry anymore.”

‘Because it’s me who suffers when you two argue and go through conflicts,’ he added silently.

Chloe lowered her face, concealing the teardrops that welled up in her eyes. At that moment, she

realized that there was someone in this world who cared about her deeply. Although she had not

received the love she longed for from her parents, she had found love.

A radiant smile spread across Chloe’s face, causing her petite nose to turn slightly red. With a playful

yet earnest tone, she expressed her gratitude, “Thank you, Mr. Joseph. From this day forward, I belong

to Mr. Joseph. I’m Mr. Joseph’s person in life. Even in death, I’ll be Mr. Joseph’s ghost. I’ll never leave

Fairlight.”

One sentence, two meanings.

Joseph’s lips curled up imperceptibly, amused by the money-loving little fool.

Rather than keeping all the money to herself, Chloe displayed her selflessness by dividing it equally

among her colleagues in the marketing department. Each person received a share of 1.5 thousand

dollars. While they appreciated the unexpected bonus, they were well aware that it was intended as a

reward for Chloe, not themselves. They did not want to take advantage of the situation and were

content to bask in the warmth of the moment without pushing their luck.

However, when Ellie received a significant bonus in the past, Chloe received an even more enormous

sum. It was hard to ignore the pattern of clear and open favoritism that Mr. Joseph showed toward

Chloe.

Chloe deposited the remaining 250 thousand into the bank As she handled the transaction, her gaze

fell upon the card Icarus had given her the night before It was best to return it to him sooner to avoid

any further complications Lying always led to more lies, and the fact that she had not done anything to

harm Joseph made the situation even more frustrating. It gave her a headache After depositing the

money, Chloe walked out of the bank Today, Joseph had given Lucas half the day off, and he was

sitting in the driver’s seat with the car window partially open, his mesmerizing eyes on display Her heart

raced as she approached, excitement evident in her stride. Taking her seat beside him, she couldn’t

contain her enthusiasm Jojo, I’m ready. Let’s go.”

“Okay. What would you like to eat tonight?”

“Whatever you want. I’ll cook ”

Lately, with everyone in the department occupied with preparations for the new project launch, Chloe

had not been cooking as of late. In fact, it had been three days since she last prepared a meal for

Joseph.

“Hot dogs, foie gras with red wine, mushroom soup, and steak.”

Chloe playfully tapped her ear. “Mixing street food with French cuisine, are we?”

“It’s been a while since I’ve had French cuisine, and besides, you’re not a fan of it.”

Chloe paused for a moment, considering her suggestion “How about we go out and have some today?”

Joseph raised an eyebrow. “Right now?”

“Yeah,” she replied, quickly opening the navigation app on her phone, feeling an overwhelming sense

of urgency that they needed to go.

Joseph slammed on the brakes, his expression stern as he confronted her. “Are you deliberately

refusing to cook for me?”

“No, of course not! I just thought that we always go to restaurants that I prefer. This time, to make

things fair, I want to accompany you to a place you enjoy,” she explained earnestly.

Joseph let out a cold snort, his skepticism apparent. “I shall reluctantly believe you then.”

However, he ignored Chloe’s navigation and veered away from the cheap steak place she was about to

suggest. He did not want to eat cheap steak that cost less than 20 dollars. Instead, he drove to a

familiar French restaurant they had visited in the past.

Tucked away in the heart of the city, the restaurant offered a serene ambiance amid its bustling

surroundings. Housed in a charming villa, each floor featured private rooms, ensuring an intimate

dining experience without any glimpse of other patrons.

The flavors of the dishes they ordered were truly exquisite. After savoring their meal for about forty

minutes, they finished eating and prepared to settle the bill and depart. Just as they were about to

leave, Chloe’s phone buzzed with a Facebook message from Xavia. It was a lengthy message filled

with greetings.

Skimming through the message, Chloe gathered that Xavia was inquiring whether she found it

tiring to take care of two dogs at once. If Chloe felt overwhelmed, Xavia suggested the option of

returning Oreo to the boarding house.

Chloe, feeling a bit puzzled by Xavia’s message, decided to call Xavia.

“I’m managing Toto and Oreo just fine. It’s not tiring at all. How are you feeling?”

“The doctor says I’m recovering well. In a few more days, I’ll be able to have meals on my own.”

“Great. I’ll come visit you this weekend.”

There was a hint of hesitation in Xavia’s voice before she continued, “Are you really not finding it

troublesome to take care of two dogs? If you think it’s too much of an inconvenience, I can take Oreo

back anytime. Don’t inconvenience yourself or the dogs.”

The first half of the sentence seemed normal, but the second half took a sudden shift in tone. Since

Xavia could now be considered a mutual friend of Chloe and Joseph, she put the call on loudspeaker,

though their relationship was somewhat peculiar.

At that moment, Joseph’s steps came to a halt, and his profound gaze fixed on Chloe.

Speechless, Chloe spoke into her phone, “If you have something to say, say it directly. No need to beat

around the bush.”

There was a moment of silence on the other end. Despite the hint of anger in Xavia’s tone, the voice

remained gentle. “I saw the video of you walking Toto and Oreo online. Why did you hit them? And who

was the man beside you? Why did he give you his bank card? You’re already with Joe now. Don’t you

dare do anything to betray him! Joe is an exceptional man, and you won’t find a better man than him in

your lifetime.”