Chapter 437

Chapter 437 Joseph and Xavia Holding Hands

“I’m attracted to every good-looking person, including you.”

Scott possessed an attractive appearance, with a tall and well-built physique, and his captivating eyes

had the ability to mesmerize anyone who looked into them.

Xavia remained doubtful of his words but took the initiative to move closer, gently stroking his face. “Do

you want to indulge one last time before getting married?”

Scott immediately grasped her intentions and declined her proposal. “Assisting you is the limit of my

involvement. Dealing with that woman is beyond what I’m willing to do.”

The only woman who could accompany Joseph to a public gathering-apart from the one before him

was the newcomer who had made her appearance today. Moreover, Scott’s intuition told him that

Joseph favored the latter more. He was not foolish enough to involve himself in unnecessary trouble.

“But besides Joe, no other man has touched that woman. Don’t you want to experience it for yourself?”

Xavia had applied a light layer of makeup today, including a touch of lip balm, leaving her lips with a

shimmering and ethereal quality. They appeared translucent, hinting at vulnerability and evoking a

protective instinct within the hearts of those who beheld them.

Scott could barely deny the temptation, but when confronted with the significant risks involved, he

chose to refuse. “You know me well. Prospects outweigh beauty.”

Naturally, Xavia knew about this. If not for wanting to take a shortcut, why would he ever marry a petite

nerd who was only 5 feet tall?

“Fine, I won’t push you. I’ve given you the item, but make sure that Joe consumes it.”

“I’ll try my best, but if he refuses to drink it, there’s nothing I can do about it.”

Xavia nodded. Currently, that was not her primary concern. Her greatest worry was that Chloe might

once again get in her way and sabotage her grand scheme. Although the dosage this time was not

strong enough to completely overpower Joseph, Xavia could not help but think that there was nothing

more impactful than having Chloe witness her and Joseph’s intimate moments firsthand.

The forum began. Chloe had accompanied Joseph to similar events several times before when she

was working for Fairlight, so she was familiar with the process flow. After listening to the host’s speech,

she suddenly felt discomfort in her stomach and decided to retreat to the private resting room that the

organizers had arranged for Joseph.

During the open discussion phase, a delightful melody of a violin echoed through the venue, causing

Chloe’s heart to skip a beat. She stood up and pushed the door open, wanting to see

what was happening. To her surprise, it was Xavia and her team gracefully performing on the stage.

Xavia’s gaze was filled with affection as she locked eyes with Joseph amid the crowd, her expression

daring and intense.

A breath hitched in Chloe’s throat, and she swiftly abandoned the idea of resting. She yearned to return

to Joseph’s side, fearing that Xavia might attempt another mischievous act. Just as she prepared to

step forward, the neighboring resting room’s door swung open, revealing Noah’s presence.

Chloe’s mouth gaped open in surprise, “What are you doing here?”

‘Does he know finance as well?’

“My grandfather expressed that he wanted me to attend a forum and learn from senior figures in the

business world. It was only after I arrived that I realized it was a financial forum,” Noah replied with a

touch of astonishment, his expression not much different from Chloe’s.

“Oh, I see. But I’m in a hurry right now. We’ll chat later,” Chloe responded.

“Is it that urgent? The performance is still ongoing. Why not finish listening to it before attending to your

business?” Noah suggested.

Chloe glanced at the woman on stage and then shifted her gaze to Joseph, who was engaged in

animated conversation with others. After a moment’s hesitation, she said, “All right, that works too.”

Joseph seemed busy right now, and it would not be appropriate to disturb him.

Chloe and Noah engaged in a casual conversation. After a while, he went to the refreshment area and

brought back a slice of blueberry pie for her, Chloe delicately held a small spoon, savoring each bite of

the pie. The creaminess intertwined with the sweetness and tanginess of the blueberries created a

delightful combination of flavors that pleased her palate.

“Is it delicious? There’s also a strawberry pie. If you like it, I can-” Noah paused abruptly, his gaze fixed

in the direction of the stage.

Puzzled, Chloe followed his line of sight and noticed Xavia finishing her violin performance. It seemed

that wearing high heels made it difficult for her to descend the stage, and at that moment, Joseph

stepped forward, extending his hand to assist her.

With a tender smile, Xavia interlocked her fingers with his in an affectionate and intimate manner.

Although Joseph’s expression remained concealed from Chloe, it was evident that he neither avoided

nor rejected the gesture.

Chloe felt her heart tighten, making it difficult to breathe.