Chapter 313


    Chapter 313 Chloe Is Missing


    Lucas thought for a while and said, “Maybe she’s busy. Should I call and ask?”


    Joseph’s face turned icy, and he almost crushed his phone in his grip. “No need.”


    He had been overly lenient with her all this time. It was time for her to realize that there were plenty of


    women interested in him. Today, he wanted her to feel a sense of urgency and understand when to


    come back.


    Docwood, the Walker mansion.


    Joseph was d in an exquisite ck tailcoat, exuding amanding and refined presence akin to a


    noble prince. Seated beside him was Natalie Walker, the granddaughter of Arthur Walker. Their recent


    encounter on the dance floor had been skillfully captured by visiting journalists, and it would be no


    surprise if Chloe caught a glimpse of it on the news tomorrow. Natalie blushed and said shyly, “Mr.


    Joseph, why did you invite me to be your plus-one? My grandfather said you were married, but I refuse


    to believe it.”


    Joseph’s face was strikingly handsome as he suppressed his impatience and replied, “If I had a wife,


    would you refuse to be my plus-one?”


    “No. As long as you’re the one asking, I will unquestionably say yes.”


    During the event, numerous business associates extended olive branches to Joseph, but he responded


    with a cold gaze. “Apologies, today is Mr. Arthur’s birthday. I prefer not to discuss work matters.”


    These individuals sensed his displeasure and wisely chose to withdraw. However, Natalie assumed


    that Joseph did not want these people to interrupt them, so her smile grew event


    sweeter.


    After celebrating his birthday with family and friends, Arthur descended the stairs and saw his


    granddaughter seated with Joseph. A smile appeared on his face as he asked, “Harold said you’d be


    bringing your wife, Joseph. So, where is she?”


    Before Joseph could say anything, Natalie replied, “Grandpa, Mr. Joseph doesn’t have a wife. You’ve


    misunderstood.”


    Joseph pressed his temple, choosing not to delve into the matter. “Mr. Arthur, this is my gift. to you,” he


    stated simply as he presented the gift box he had ced behind him.


    Arthur possessed apletely different personality from Harold. He was an amiable old man. He did


    not pry further and simply said, “Enjoy yourself today, and don’t overthink things.”


    After Arthur left, Joseph’s phone vibrated several times. It was a message from Lucas, stating that


    Emily had an urgent matter and wanted his phone number. Joseph simply sneered and ignored the


    message.


    After waiting for ten minutes, Lucas understood the answer when he received no response and


    declined Emily’s request. A whileter, Joseph nced at his wristwatch and felt it was almost time for


    him to leave. Suddenly, he caught sight of Calvin.


    Standing beside Calvin was Ava, who exuded an air of elegance. She was dressed in this year’s luxury


    fashion, her makeup on point. Though some time had passed, faint bruises on her


    knees were still visible.


    Walking beside Calvin, she adeptly exchanged greetings with the affluent businessmen and prominent


    families present. It was clear that Calvin intended to help Ava find a partner from among these


    individuals.


    As Calvin turned and noticed Joseph, a flicker of guilt briefly crossed his square face before being


    swiftly reced by anger.


    Joseph narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixated on Ava as his expression turned gloomy.


    Observing this, Natalie pouted unhappily. “Mr. Joseph, that woman isn’t as beautiful as me. You


    shouldn’t look at her.”


    At this time, Joseph’s phone rang again. It was still Lucas.


    “Mr. Joseph, Emily said that Ms. Chloe has been missing for two days. They’ve searched everywhere


    in Docwood, but there’s no trace of her. It is believed that she disappeared afterpleting Noah’s


    endorsement shoot in Docwood.”


    Joseph’s body tensed up, immediately understanding the meaning behind Calvin’s earlier nce.


    ‘Damn it! He can’ty a hand on me, so he targeted that dumbo instead?!’


    After hanging up the phone, Joseph walked toward Calvin and grabbed his cor, forcefully dragging


    him toward the restroom. Calvin was caught off guard and, coupled with Joseph’s overwhelming


    strength, was unable to break free for a moment.


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    Several bystanders considered intervening. However, Joseph’s piercing and fierce look discouraged


    them, and they quietly withdrew, refraining from uttering a single word.


    Soon, the sounds of a scuffle emanated from the restroom. After five minutes, Joseph kicked open the


    restroom door, dragging a bruised and battered Calvin with him into the car.


    The crowd quivered in fear as they witnessed the intense confrontation between Joseph and Calvin.


    Calvin could be considered Joseph’s elder due to his age, so what did he do to evoke Joseph’s fury?


    Ava’s face turned pale, realizing that Joseph must have discovered that Chloe was in their hands. She


    was frightened and filled with resentment. ‘Why does this perfect man care so much about that


    wretched model?’


    Guided by Calvin, Joseph found the barely breathing woman in a dark and dismal room. Her hair was


    disheveled, her face pallid, and her body covered in numerous wounds, bothrge and small. Her once


    moisturized red lips were cracked, a sign that she had not had water for who knew how long.


    Most importantly, her clothes were disheveled, indicating she had been man-handled.


    A string snapped in Joseph’s mind, and a glint of murderous intent shimmered in his eyes. What have


    you done to her?”