Chapter 440

Chapter 440 Jake’s Entanglement With Ava Overlaps the Moment

“Calm down,” Joseph said, trying to avoid an argument with her. “We can discuss this when we get

home.”

As soon as he could finish his sentence, Scott hurried over, his face filled with concern. “Mr. Joseph,

Ms. Xavia was harassed by a homeless man who broke in. She’s quite frightened. Could you please

check on her?”

“Come with me,” Joseph said firmly.

This time, he forcefully pulled Chloe along, not allowing her to stay with Noah. After all, Noah was too

scheming for his age.

Chloe was interested to see what Xavia was up to. She said her goodbyes to Noah and followed

Joseph.

In the lounge, Xavia was in tears, her clothes torn and revealing a glimpse of her fair skin. When she

saw Joseph, she emotionally threw herself into his arms.

“Joe, a homeless man nearly tore my clothes. I’m so scared he might hurt our baby…”

Joseph tried to push her away, but she held onto his sleeve tightly. Helpless, he could only take off his

jacket and drape it over her.

Chloe stood behind them, completely unaware of Xavia’s subtle gestures, and naturally assumed that

Joseph was being compassionate. It was an unexpected sight for Chloe to witness the man she had

feelings for taking care of another woman. She felt dazed and did not even notice when a waiter

entered the room. Only when she felt a sudden chill on her body did she look down, discovering a large

wet stain on her stomach.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’m so clumsy. Please follow me and I will get you a change of clothes,” the waiter

apologized.

Joseph glanced back and uttered, “Wait for me a few minutes. I’ll go with you.”

“No need, I can handle it myself,” Chloe responded. She yearned to escape the suffocating room and

her damp clothes, which could cause discomfort to the baby. It would be better to dry off as soon as

possible for the sake of her health.

Joseph watched her fade into the distance, his face stern.

“If you’re feeling unwell, I’ll get you a doctor. I need to check on Chloe,” Joseph offered.

“I’m fine. I was just frightened,” Xavia said, her voice quivering and her eyes still betraying traces of

fear. “Just stay with me for ten minutes and I’ll be alright. Or you can ask Lucas to stay.”

“Lucas is off today, so I’ll stay,” Joseph said.

In ten minutes, Chloe would likely have changed her attire. He could go look for her then.

Suddenly, a wave of heat surged through his veins, engulfing his entire being. Despite having

discarded his jacket, the searing warmth persisted, intensifying his discomfort.

Xavia’s eyes flickered with a triumphant spark as she subtly lowered her neckline, granting Joseph a

tantalizing glimpse of her alluring cleavage.

Meanwhile, Noah leisurely strolled into the lounge, preparing to depart with the chauffeur. As he

passed the adjacent room, he noticed the partially closed door, granting a glimpse of the unfolding

scene.

A smile appeared on his face as a playful glint danced in his eyes. He decided to find a chair and sat

down across from the room.

Soon enough, Chloe returned, having changed her clothes and prepared herself mentally.

Xavia should have called the police if she was harassed by the homeless man or sought medical

attention if necessary. She should not have feigned vulnerability and cling to Joseph.

Chloe noticed Noah sitting in the courtyard. Since her mind was preoccupied with something, she

simply nodded at him and pushed open the door.

“Ah!”

Xavia screamed, hastily wrapping the suit jacket around her partially exposed body. “Ms. Chloe, it’s not

what you think. Please let me explain…”

Joseph’s handsome face took on a subtle flush, while a thin sheen of perspiration appeared on his

forehead and nose, soaking his shirt.

Chloe’s mind went blank, and at that moment, the images of Jake entangled with Ava that night surged

to the forefront of her thoughts. The painful realization sent shivers coursing through her body, causing

her to tremble uncontrollably.

“You’ve misunderstood,” Joseph walked over and explained, the dizziness in his head clearing up. “She

said she was injured by the homeless man, and I was just helping her check her wounds.”

Chloe bit her lip, her eyes blazing scarlet. The mocking expression on her face made Joseph realize

that she did not believe him at all. He looked toward Noah in the courtyard and said in a deep voice,

“The door was open just now, and Noah could see what happened inside. If don’t believe me, ask him.”