Chapter 195


    Chapter 195 The Big Shot in the Entertainment Industry


    Chloe’s face froze, overwhelmed by a bitter and mncholic sensation that consumed her heart.


    Indeed, they were merely bound by a contractual rtionship. Even though there had been fleeting


    moments of sweetness that morning, their rtionship remained imbnced.


    “Fine, my mistake. I won’t say anything,” she admitted weakly.


    However, Joseph found no satisfaction in her meek apology. Instead, it only added to his mounting


    frustration.


    Lucas dared not intrude on the tense atmosphere and continued driving until they reached the vi.


    Chloe was the first to step out of the car and enter the yard. She went to take Toto for a stroll. Initially,


    Toto was overjoyed to see them return home, but now sensing the tension between the two, its ears


    drooped timidly and its dark eyes filled with unease.


    Joseph furrowed his brow and uttered, “Don’t vent your frustrations on the dog.”


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    Wearing a fake smile, Chloe replied, “Is this smile satisfactory for serving your beloved dog?”


    Joseph responded, “Not enough. Make the smile even bigger.‘


    Chloe was stumped. She certainly was not about to vent her frustrations on Toto since the dog was


    innocent. And of course, upon returning with Toto, she did not speak to Joseph.


    The next morning, she got up and prepared lunch boxes for


    the day. Joseph returned from his morning jog to find her dressed in a sleek professional suit, exuding


    the mature allure of a career woman. But instead of heading to work, she was here, cooking for him.


    The stark contrast hit Joseph, causing a ripple in his mind as he let out a soft chuckle. Upon hearing his


    laughter, Chloe froze, spat in hand, but did not turn around or say a word.


    “What are you doing?” he asked.


    “Stir–fried zhini with eggs, braised beef with radish, and steamed jumbo prawns,” she replied, her


    back still facing him.


    Observing her figure, Joseph raised an eyebrow, his jubnt mood dissipating by half in an instant. He


    had taken the initiative to speak, indicating that he did not mind her mistake from yesterday, so how


    dare she give him the cold shoulder?


    Joseph’s face sank and he said, “I don’t eat these. Redo them.”


    Chloe briefly furrowed her brow before rxing, then calmly asked, “What would you like to eat


    instead?”


    “Butter prawns, stir–fried beef, and zhini soup,” he replied.


    “Understood.”


    Unexpectedly, she did not say much more, nor did she


    when he saw her being so quiet and devoid of her usual yful and entric demeanor.


    ‘Very well.‘


    With only half an hour remaining before they had to leave for work, it was evident that she would not be


    able to finish


    cooking in such a short time. Surely, she woulde seeking his assistanceter.


    Joseph went upstairs to shower and change. When he came


    back down, Lucas had arrived in the car. Joseph nced in the direction of the kitchen and asked


    nonchntly, “Are you not finished yet?”


    “No, you go ahead. I’ll get a cab,” Chloe replied, her voice cold as she stirred the thick soup.


    Joseph raised an eyebrow, and without a word, he walked over and turned off the gas, pulling her


    along to leave. His grip was too tight, causing Chloe to stumble and stagger. Nevertheless, she could


    not help but taunt, “The food isn’t ready yet.”


    “Leave it!”


    This was the first time Lucas had seen Joseph lose hisposure. He could not help but let out a


    chuckle.


    “First, you wanted to eat, and now you’re saying you don’t,” Chloe grumbled with a hint of indignation.


    Joseph stopped in his tracks, turning back to stare at her with a cold gaze. A tempest brewed on his


    otherworldly handsome face as he asked, “Are you sure you want to continue this topic?”


    Chloe only wanted to provoke Joseph. She did not want him to punish her, so she just meekly said,


    “Not really.”


    The war silently came to an end.


    Meanwhile, in the South, Ava arrived at Jade Street. Perhaps due to the early hour, there were not


    many people in the shops. along the street. She could not find anyone to inquire about


    the news.


    Ava walked down the street, lowering her head to check the navigation on her phone, unaware of the


    road ahead. As she turned the corner, a Bentley approached from the opposite direction, seemingly


    about to collide with her. Luckily, the driver was skilled and managed to break in time, causing the tires


    to screech against the ground, and the front of the car hit a nearby tree.


    “Are you crazy?! Are your eyes on top of your head?! Can’t you watch where you’re going?!” the driver


    scolded Ava.


    “I didn’t do it on purpose. Why are you being so harsh?” Ava retorted.


    Ava was filled with pent–up anger. She regretted her decision foring to this sh*t ce.


    The driver ignored her and inspected the front of his car. “Give me 70 thousand to repair my car.”


    Ava was about toin about the exorbitant repair fee, but she could not say a word in argument


    when she turned to look at the car.


    “I don’t have money, but I have this diamond ne. Take a look and see if you want it,” she said.


    Her luck had been terrible ever since she left with that cursed thing belonging to


    Chloe’ste mother.


    The driver’s expression changed dramatically as he looked at the ne that was handed to him. His


    gaze suddenly filled with respect as he gazed at Chloe. “Madam, please wait a moment,” he said


    urgently.


    He could not wait to take the ne and show it to his


    employer in the car.


    Calvin Norman carefully examined the ne inside and out, his excitement growing. “Yes, this is


    Luciana’s. I’ll go down and meet her.”