Chapter 485

Chapter 485 A Staged Accident

Chloe felt a little tense. She glanced sideways at Joseph.

Joseph frowned deeply. “Where is she?”

“She’s getting an X-ray. The bucket hit her arm.”

“Was the bucket dropped on purpose or merely an accident?”

Patrick came over to explain. “We first thought it was an accident since no one was around.

But after checking the nearby security footage and questioning a few witnesses, we found a suspicious

worker. It could’ve been staged.”

Something heavy weighed on Chloe. She wished it was just an accident.

“Did you locate the worker?”

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“We have people out looking for them.”

Following that, Xavia was wheeled out by a doctor, a large bruise on her arm.

“She got lucky. The force was spread out, so no broken bones. She just needs an ice pack.”

Xavia looked rather pitiful in her long white dress. With her pale and gentle face, she was the picture of

vulnerable beauty.

Chloe’s eyes turned dull, and she looked down to hide her emotions.

Joseph went straight to the point. “Why were you on Peace Street?”

Xavia appeared composed, but there was a note of defensiveness in her voice. “After Lucas informed

Mrs. Octavia and me to leave, we went our separate ways. I went to Peace Street because of the

music concert there.” She took out a concert ticket from her bag, throwing Joseph a look filled with

blame and resentment. It was as if they were a couple having an argument, with the woman blaming

the man.

Chloe felt like a third wheel. Xavia did not say much, but the atmosphere was making her brood.

Joseph gave the ticket a cursory glance before he said in a business-like manner, “Rest well. My family

will cover your medical bills.”

Xavia was struck dumb. “But I-”

“Lucas.” Joseph cut her off.

“Yes, Mr. Joseph?”

“Help Patrick track down that worker.”

“On it.”

Xavia’s eyelids twitched. “I was there, and I didn’t see anyone nearby. It was just an accident. And

Grandpa’s fine. There’s no need to go through all this trouble.”

Somberness appeared in Joseph’s eyes. “I don’t believe in coincidences, especially when they involve

metal buckets falling on Grandpa.”

Harold clapped and echoed Joseph’s words solemnly. “Yes, I’ll live long and prosper.

Someone must’ve been trying to hurt me.”

Chloe blinked, knowing that she could not stay silent. She said to Xavia kindly, “You saved Grandpa.

My family will keep that in mind. You’re injured, so I’ll hire you a caregiver.”

Xavia took a moment before she thanked Chloe.

“You’re welcome.”

“My thoughtful granddaughter-in-law is right. Let’s get you a caregiver.” Harold was not as strict toward

Xavia as before, but his tone was not much better either.

Xavia gritted her teeth. “It’s been a long time since I last saw Oreo. Can I visit Oreo today?”

Chloe cracked a mocking sneer. ‘So this is what she’s been waiting for.’

Xavia just risked her life and did the Whitmans such a great favor. After what she did, it would be pretty

harsh to deny her this. Plus, Oreo was her dog.

Sure enough, Harold did not reject her but looked at Joseph.

After brief silent contemplation, he said, “Your arm is hurt. Let’s take a rain check.”

“I’m fine. The doctor said it isn’t serious. Besides, I can always use my other arm to play with Oreo.”

Chloe suppressed her feelings. “If you want to visit, just come.”

At the Whitman family home.

This was Xavia’s second visit. She stood tall, walking next to Joseph, and subtly edged Chloe out until

Chloe was forced to fall behind them. And so, Xavia and Joseph stepped into the living room at the

same time.