Chapter 187
Chapter 187 Final Breath
Joseph grew impatient with Chloe’s tortoise–paced approach. Not wanting to waste any more time, he
bent down, closing the gap between them, and their bodies pressed tightly
together. With a firm grip on her chin, he urged her to respond actively.
In a fleeting moment, an intense intimacy enveloped them. Joseph found himself unexpectedly drawn
to this sensation. It was as if he had discovered a newfound craving, a fatal attraction to such intimate
exchanges. Particrly in recent times, his desire to connect with her on a more profound level had
been steadily growing.
In a hazy state, Chloe opened her eyes and found herself gazing at the magnified, dashing face before
her. His long eyshes softened the cold gleam in his eyes, and hisrge hands cradled her gently.
Chloe could not help but wonder if her eyes were deceiving her. At that moment, she sensed a shared
intensity in the kiss, as if Joseph, too, was caught up in the whirlwind of emotions. A whimsical thought
crossed her mind–could Joseph hold a hint of affection for her?
Thinking of this, she could not help but burst intoughter. It was ironic how moments ago she had told
Laura that she had no interest in him, yet here she was entertaining such
thoughts. Attraction, she realized, could be both deadly and irresistible.
The kiss ended the second Chloe startedughing. Joseph shot her a dissatisfied nce before
retrieving his coat and making
his exit. A flush of crimson spread across Chloe’s face, and a wave of confusion washed over her. Oh
no, could he be angry?
She hastily got up, determined to chase after him, but her unsteady steps almost caused her to
stumble. Her body felt weak as if she were a flimsy puppet on strings, devoid of strength. It reminded
her of how subi in TV dramas would drain people’s souls.
Chloe trailed behind Joseph until they reached a shopping mall.
“Choose anything you fancy.”
“You…want to buy me clothes?” Chloe could hardly believe it.
“What else do you do at a shopping mall besides shopping?”
A spark lit up in Chloe’s eyes, and she yfully blinked at him. “Well then, I won’t hold back.”
“But there’s one condition.”
“What condition?”
“The clothes you choose must align with my aesthetic standards.”
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Confidently, Chloe patted her chest with her small hand. “No problem at all!” In such arge shopping
mall, it would surely be possible to find several pieces of clothing that both of them would be satisfied
with. After all, Joseph had a good sense of fashion in his daily attire.
She stepped into a clothing store, her eyes scanning the racks with keen interest. The attentive
salesperson would asionally steal nces at the tall man seated in the lounge area, then proceed
to shower Chloe withpliments,
highlighting her good fortune. Not only did she have a handsome boyfriend, but his demeanor and style
exuded affluence.
With an air ofposure, Chloe gracefully dismissed the praise. “Just good taste,” she casually
remarked.
In the dimly lit bar, it was easy to be attracted to Joseph at first sight. Mistaking him for someone else
was indeed understandable. Certain individuals possessed a natural maism thatmanded
attention without any effort. Icarus, undoubtedly handsome himself, could not hold a candle to Joseph’s
maic allure when they were ced side by side.
Chloe carefully selected five or six items and presented them to Joseph for his input. His gazended
on a dress with an open back, and he promptly dismissed it. “Not this one,” he remarked.
“I think it looks pretty good,” Chloe responded, perplexed.
The observant salesperson quickly grasped the situation and swiftly fetched a series of more
conservative styles. “Sir, how about these? This miss has a stunning figure and fairplexion. These
outfits would truly entuate her beauty.”
Joseph cast a brief nce at the selection, noting that most of the garments extended to below the
knees. He nodded approvingly and said, “Excellent. We’ll take them all.”
The salesperson was momentarily taken aback, her excitement evident in her wide grin as she
hurriedly replied, Certainly, sir. Please wait just a moment.”
She had struck gold! This was a significant achievement for
her, one that would bolster her sales performance for the next six months!
Chloe was slightly taken aback and asked curiously, “Was it Grandpa who asked you to bring me
here?”
“No.”
“You volunteered?”
Joseph opted to ignore her question, leaving it unanswered.
Chloe understood his response and, without hesitation, rushed into his arms, giving him a tight bear
hug. “Jojo, you’re so good to me. You’re the most handsome, richest, and most generous man I’ve ever
met!”
When she was with Jake before, he would buy her gifts on special asions, but it paled in
comparison to the unrestricted indulgence she experienced now. Deep down, only one word echoed in
her heart: satisfaction!
Joseph gently propped up her chin with one hand and yfully twirled a strand of her hair with his
finger. “Am I better, or is Icarus better?”
“There’s noparison!” Chloe eximed with sincerity and excitement, holding his hand tightly.
“Icarus is a friend, but you’re my god!”
Joseph’s lips twitched slightly. Why was he feeling a tinge of embarrassment?
Chloe chuckled, freeing herself from his embrace. “I’m going to look at the shoes over there. You stay
here for a bit.”
“Sure.”
As Chloe ventured off to explore the shoe section, a man entered the store apanied by two
women. “What brings you here, Joe?”
Joseph calmly raised his eyes to Nathan and then cast a brief nce at the women nking him. He
could not resist making a sarcastic remark. “Take care not to indulge too much and choke on your final
breath.”
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Nathan replied with a smirk, “Even if I were to vanish into thin air, I’d still leave behind an air of charm
and elegance.” He gestured for the two lovelydies to pick out clothes while he sat down, craning his
neck to survey the surroundings. “Did you bring Chloe with you?”