Chapter 434

Chapter 434 Forum

“Calm down, Mr. Scott. I know you can’t bear to let go of this excellent marriage opportunity. After all,

your fiancee is the daughter of a city councilman. How could you possibly let go of such a great

opportunity?” Xavia spoke slowly and leisurely.

Gone was the poised and elegant woman standing before Joseph earlier. She now exuded allure in

every aspect.

Scott Carson reminisced about the time he spent with Xavia and licked his lips, feeling a tinge of

nostalgia. “What do you need?”

With the staff of Fairlight coming and going nearby, Xavia remained vigilant and said, “I’ll call you back

in half an hour.”

7 PM.

Joseph finished his work on time and went to Chloe’s office to pick her up. They then headed to the

animal hospital together. Toto was steadily recovering, but the injuries this time were severe. It was

laying limply in its cage, receiving intravenous fluids.

“If Toto’s walking isn’t affected, the treatment will continue for about a month,” the

veterinarian said.

Joseph crouched down, caressing Toto’s head gently with his large. “When can we bring Toto home?”

“Probably next month.”

Chloe observed Joseph’s expression and paused. “When we bring the dog back, let’s take it to your

family home. The environment there is more relaxed, and no one will dare to cause

trouble.”

“That’s what I intend to do.”

‘If possible, let’s bring Oreo along too.”

She always felt that Oreo and Xavia did not have a good relationship.

“Oreo is Xavia’s dog. We need her consent,” Joseph replied.

Chloe sighed. She knew that Oreo was Xavia’s dog, so they needed her permission to bring it

away.

In the evening, they arrived at a rooftop restaurant for dinner. The amblance was enchanting, with the

soft glow of two flickering candles casting a warm light upon the table adorned with a vibrant bouquet of

red roses. The air was filled with the tantalizing aroma of delectable food, enticing their taste buds and

setting the stage for a memorable evening.

As a result, Chloe ate a little more than usual and her belly swelled slightly. However, Joseph barely

touched his food, setting down his utensils and gazing deeply at her.

“Are you full?” he asked, his voice filled with concern.

“Yes,” she replied, her voice soft.

Feeling a bit overstuffed, she stood up to stretch and move around.

“Those candies Noah gave you, were they delicious?” Joseph parted his thin lips and asked.

Blinking her and immediately realized that Noah must have bumped into Lucas while on his way out.

“They were pretty tasty. That shop is a newly opened hot spot. If you’d like to try them, we can go there

now and get some,” she suggested.

Joseph chuckled exasperatingly, rising to stand before her. His slender hand gently but firmly grasped

the soft flesh of her lifted buttocks.

“Don’t beat around the bush with me. You know what I want to hear,” he murmured. 1

Apparently, Noah was quite good at seizing opportunities to curry favor with Chloe. However, what

puzzled Joseph was when this little brat developed such feelings for Chloe. He was not entirely

convinced that it was love at first sight. Even though Noah was young, he surely had encountered his

fair share of women.

They were not the only dining customers on the rooftop, and with such a sensitive area being pinched,

Chloe’s face blushed like a boiled shrimp. She glared at him indignantly. “Noah just. happened to pass

by. Let go of me!”

“Just happened to pass by?” Joseph asked.

“Yes. You don’t seriously think he likes me, do you?” she retorted, her tone defiant.

Joseph smirked, and his expression neither confirmed nor denied it. Besides liking her, there seemed

to be another underlying motive.

“Come on. You’re overthinking things.” Chloe sighed, feeling that he was being overly sensitive.

Raising an eyebrow, Joseph decided to drop the topic. “I have a forum to attend tomorrow,

and I want you to accompany me,” he stated.

Chloe did not ask about the reason. Instead, she asked, “What time?”

“Three o’clock in the afternoon,” he replied.

“Sure, I can go with you.”

With the conversation concluded, they stood together at the edge of the rooftop, enjoying the

peaceful moment. Chloe gazed at the sky, where the moon and stars shone brightly as Joseph gazed

at her. His eyes dazzled like gemstones, beautiful and clear.

Sensing Joseph getting closer, Chloe turned her head to look at him. Their eyes locked, and hist thin

lips brushed against her soft cheek, sending a slight chill through her. She held her breath, her heart

pounding and her face turning red.

In the next moment, he leaned in and kissed her.

The surrounding diners tactfully turned their heads, giving the young couple space.

After what felt like an eternity, Chloe pushed him away, gasping for breath. The blush on her cheeks

deepened, and her voice carried a seductive tone. “No… We have to stop…”

She had never been able to resist his kisses. If it were not for his supporting hand around her waist, her

legs would have given way beneath her.

Joseph’s breath caught in his throat as his gaze remained fixed on her. His heart pounded with an

intensity that felt like the sharp claws of a kitten scratching at his chest, causing a rush of restlessness

and an undeniable surge of heat coursing through his veins.

His voice became husky. “You’re really good at playing hard to get, little kitty.”