Chapter 313

Chapter 313 Chloe Is Missing

Lucas thought for a while and said, “Maybe she’s busy. Should I call and ask?”

Joseph’s face turned icy, and he almost crushed his phone in his grip. “No need.”

He had been overly lenient with her all this time. It was time for her to realize that there were plenty of

women interested in him. Today, he wanted her to feel a sense of urgency and understand when to

come back.

Docwood, the Walker mansion.

Joseph was clad in an exquisite black tailcoat, exuding a commanding and refined presence akin to a

noble prince. Seated beside him was Natalie Walker, the granddaughter of Arthur Walker. Their recent

encounter on the dance floor had been skillfully captured by visiting journalists, and it would be no

surprise if Chloe caught a glimpse of it on the news tomorrow. Natalie blushed and said shyly, “Mr.

Joseph, why did you invite me to be your plus-one? My grandfather said you were married, but I refuse

to believe it.”

Joseph’s face was strikingly handsome as he suppressed his impatience and replied, “If I had a wife,

would you refuse to be my plus-one?”

“No. As long as you’re the one asking, I will unquestionably say yes.”

During the event, numerous business associates extended olive branches to Joseph, but he responded

with a cold gaze. “Apologies, today is Mr. Arthur’s birthday. I prefer not to discuss work matters.”

These individuals sensed his displeasure and wisely chose to withdraw. However, Natalie assumed

that Joseph did not want these people to interrupt them, so her smile grew event

sweeter.

After celebrating his birthday with family and friends, Arthur descended the stairs and saw his

granddaughter seated with Joseph. A smile appeared on his face as he asked, “Harold said you’d be

bringing your wife, Joseph. So, where is she?”

Before Joseph could say anything, Natalie replied, “Grandpa, Mr. Joseph doesn’t have a wife. You’ve

misunderstood.”

Joseph pressed his temple, choosing not to delve into the matter. “Mr. Arthur, this is my gift. to you,” he

stated simply as he presented the gift box he had placed behind him.

Arthur possessed a completely different personality from Harold. He was an amiable old man. He did

not pry further and simply said, “Enjoy yourself today, and don’t overthink things.”

After Arthur left, Joseph’s phone vibrated several times. It was a message from Lucas, stating that

Emily had an urgent matter and wanted his phone number. Joseph simply sneered and ignored the

message.

After waiting for ten minutes, Lucas understood the answer when he received no response and

declined Emily’s request. A while later, Joseph glanced at his wristwatch and felt it was almost time for

him to leave. Suddenly, he caught sight of Calvin.

Standing beside Calvin was Ava, who exuded an air of elegance. She was dressed in this year’s luxury

fashion, her makeup on point. Though some time had passed, faint bruises on her

knees were still visible.

Walking beside Calvin, she adeptly exchanged greetings with the affluent businessmen and prominent

families present. It was clear that Calvin intended to help Ava find a partner from among these

individuals.

As Calvin turned and noticed Joseph, a flicker of guilt briefly crossed his square face before being

swiftly replaced by anger.

Joseph narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixated on Ava as his expression turned gloomy.

Observing this, Natalie pouted unhappily. “Mr. Joseph, that woman isn’t as beautiful as me. You

shouldn’t look at her.”

At this time, Joseph’s phone rang again. It was still Lucas.

“Mr. Joseph, Emily said that Ms. Chloe has been missing for two days. They’ve searched everywhere

in Docwood, but there’s no trace of her. It is believed that she disappeared after completing Noah’s

endorsement shoot in Docwood.”

Joseph’s body tensed up, immediately understanding the meaning behind Calvin’s earlier glance.

‘Damn it! He can’t lay a hand on me, so he targeted that dumbo instead?!’

After hanging up the phone, Joseph walked toward Calvin and grabbed his collar, forcefully dragging

him toward the restroom. Calvin was caught off guard and, coupled with Joseph’s overwhelming

strength, was unable to break free for a moment.

Several bystanders considered intervening. However, Joseph’s piercing and fierce look discouraged

them, and they quietly withdrew, refraining from uttering a single word.

Soon, the sounds of a scuffle emanated from the restroom. After five minutes, Joseph kicked open the

restroom door, dragging a bruised and battered Calvin with him into the car.

The crowd quivered in fear as they witnessed the intense confrontation between Joseph and Calvin.

Calvin could be considered Joseph’s elder due to his age, so what did he do to evoke Joseph’s fury?

Ava’s face turned pale, realizing that Joseph must have discovered that Chloe was in their hands. She

was frightened and filled with resentment. ‘Why does this perfect man care so much about that

wretched model?’

Guided by Calvin, Joseph found the barely breathing woman in a dark and dismal room. Her hair was

disheveled, her face pallid, and her body covered in numerous wounds, both large and small. Her once

moisturized red lips were cracked, a sign that she had not had water for who knew how long.

Most importantly, her clothes were disheveled, indicating she had been man-handled.

A string snapped in Joseph’s mind, and a glint of murderous intent shimmered in his eyes. What have

you done to her?”