Chapter 334


    Chapter 334 Do You Not Trust Me?


    Chloe sneered contemptuously at the use of the word “again,” finding it utterly absurd. People always


    had a tendency to sympathize with the weaker party and treat them with kindness. This inclination


    became evident as the onlookers witnessed Ava’s pitiful state and directed their scolding toward Chloe.


    After all, they all were familiar with Calvin and had very little impression of Chloe despite finding her


    somewhat familiar. Mistakenly, they assumed Chloe to be a well-known celebrity.


    “I can’t believe someone so beautiful is capable of such violence.”


    “Looks can be deceiving. Many young girls put on a facade while behaving differently behind. closed


    doors.”


    “Who invited her? She has quite the audacity to bully Mr. Calvin’s beloved goddaughter.”


    As thesements rolled in, Joseph’s eyes narrowed, his expression turning dark. He kept his gaze


    fixed on Chloe, waiting for her to beg him for help. However, Chloe paid him no attention.


    Unflinchingly, she maintained herposure, gently biting her rosy lips with her pearly white teeth.


    Despite her slightly disheveled hair and red eyes, she disyed no signs of distress. Instead, she


    evoked pity and sympathy.


    Then, with a deliberate motion, she slowly lifted her gaze, tears streaming down her face like glistening


    pearls. Choking on her words, she sobbed, “I didn’t hit her. I was merely defending myself. I only


    wanted to use the restroom. I have no idea what I did to provoke Mr. Calvin’s daughter. She


    approached me and began berating me.


    “I didn’t say anything because I know she’s Mr. Calvin’s daughter. I wanted to leave, but she


    relentlessly grabbed my hair. She even expressed her intent to make me theughingstock in front of


    everyone. I had no choice but to defend myself. The rest of the situation is already known to everyone.


    I couldn’t foolishly allow myself to be beaten without putting up a fight.


    “If anyone doubts my words, you can check the surveince footage in the hallway.”


    As she spoke, tears continued to cascade down her cheeks.


    Ava was well-versed in the art of feigning vulnerability, often shedding tears to appear pitiable, but


    Chloe was just equally as skilled.


    A faint, cool smile yed upon Joseph’s thin lips as he watched her. With her exceptional acting skills,


    she skillfully manipted the situation to her favor, turning the tide of public


    opinion.


    Chloe sinctly expressed her thoughts with logical rity, providing a concise summary of the whole


    incident. This prompted many individuals to swiftly grasp the situation at hand.


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    home wreckers. In their eyes, homewreckers used their allure to captivate and lead their


    husbands astray. Consequently, the initial course of action would involve hair pulling and face


    scratching a manifestation of their jealousy.


    In truth, everyone there perceived Chloe to be more attractive than Ava, and Chloe’s exnation


    shifted the onlookers’ perception of Ava. However, no one wished to offend Calvin, so they feigned


    ignorance and found reasons to depart.


    As the crowd dispersed, Chloe was left alone, making her feel cold and deserted. Her eyshes.


    trembled slightly, and her gaze settled upon Joseph. She pondered why he remained in ce. Was he


    going to assist her, or were her thoughts merely wishful thinking?


    Calvin’s anger surged, and he did not care about the details. Even if it was Ava who had provoked


    Chloe first, Chloe deserved whatever she got. After all, Ava had already suffered enough grievances.


    “Go ahead, don’t hold back. Throw at her exactly what she gave you. I have your back,” Calvin said.


    A glimmer of determination flickered in Ava’s eyes, yet she cast a cautious nce toward Joseph.


    “Can I really do that?” she asked.


    “Yes, go ahead and do it,” Calvin said confidently.


    Today, the Sullivans were the host, and Calvin’s connection with them surpassed that of Joseph.


    Besides, he had heard the news that Joseph and his wife were now divorced. Even if Joseph wanted to


    intervene, he had no authority to do so.


    Ava felt a sense of relief, and a sinister smile crept across her face as she advanced step by step.


    Chloe’s heart skipped a beat, and a chilling sensation coursed down her spine. She could not believe


    that Calvin would allow Ava to act this way in such a situation.


    The memories of her confinement flooded Chloe’s mind, causing her blood to turn cold. Anxiously, she


    gulped. She took a step back, but there was no escape route behind her. She raised her head and


    looked at Ava and Joseph.


    In a decisive moment, she threw herself into Joseph’s embrace. Temporarily setting aside her pride,


    she pleaded pitifully, “Ava wants to hurt me. If you don’t help me, I’ll tell Grandpa!”


    It had been a while since they had any physical contact, and the tender and fragrant sensation


    overwhelmed Joseph, causing a hitch in his breath. His gaze grew slightly deeper, a look that Chloe


    failed toprehend. She thought he was unwilling to help her, so she held onto him even tighter.


    Observing the fear that flickered across her face, Joseph’s heart ached. Her cunning demeanor was


    merely a facade to conceal her helplessness.


    “This isn’t Aesper, nor is it Docwood. Are you sure you want to step in?” Calvin asked.


    Joseph shielded Chloe behind him, casually rotating his wrist while wearing a mischievous smile. “It’s


    been a while since Ist hit a woman.”


    Ava’s body trembled, and Calvin’s expression turned grim. Despite Calvin’s military background and


    consistent physical training, he could not match Joseph’sbat skills.


    “I have over ten bodyguards with me, while you’re all alone. I’ll give you onest chance to choose. The


    Whitman family holds a prestigious position, and it wouldn’t bode well if this matter bes a


    spectacle,” Calvin dered.


    This ce provided the utmost privacy and security, so there was no need to worry about any


    information leaking to the outside world. Moreover, Calvin just wanted to teach Chloe a lesson. He was


    not going to escte the situation.


    Chloe lightly tugged at Joseph’s shirt, whispering softly, “Why don’t I apologize to them? It wouldn’t be


    worth it if you end up getting hurt.”


    “Do you not trust me?” He spoke with a sidelong nce, his warm and moist breath lightly brushing


    against her earlobe, sending a tingling sensation down her spine.