Chapter 434


    Chapter 434 Forum


    “Calm down, Mr. Scott. I know you can’t bear to let go of this excellent marriage opportunity. After all,


    your fiancee is the daughter of a city councilman. How could you possibly let go of such a great


    opportunity?” Xavia spoke slowly and leisurely.


    Gone was the poised and elegant woman standing before Joseph earlier. She now exuded allure in


    every aspect.


    Scott Carson reminisced about the time he spent with Xavia and licked his lips, feeling a tinge of


    nostalgia. “What do you need?”


    With the staff of Fairlighting and going nearby, Xavia remained vignt and said, “I’ll call you back


    in half an hour.”


    7 PM.


    Joseph finished his work on time and went to Chloe’s office to pick her up. They then headed to the


    animal hospital together. Toto was steadily recovering, but the injuries this time were severe. It was


    laying limply in its cage, receiving intravenous fluids.


    “If Toto’s walking isn’t affected, the treatment will continue for about a month,” the


    veterinarian said.


    Joseph crouched down, caressing Toto’s head gently with hisrge. “When can we bring Toto home?”


    “Probably next month.”


    Chloe observed Joseph’s expression and paused. “When we bring the dog back, let’s take it to your


    family home. The environment there is more rxed, and no one will dare to cause


    trouble.”


    “That’s what I intend to do.”


    ‘If possible, let’s bring Oreo along too.”


    She always felt that Oreo and Xavia did not have a good rtionship.


    “Oreo is Xavia’s dog. We need her consent,” Joseph replied.


    Chloe sighed. She knew that Oreo was Xavia’s dog, so they needed her permission to bring it


    away.


    In the evening, they arrived at a rooftop restaurant for dinner. The amnce was enchanting, with the


    soft glow of two flickering candles casting a warm light upon the table adorned with a vibrant bouquet of


    red roses. The air was filled with the tantalizing aroma of delectable food, enticing their taste buds and


    setting the stage for a memorable evening.


    As a result, Chloe ate a little more than usual and her belly swelled slightly. However, Joseph barely


    touched his food, setting down his utensils and gazing deeply at her.


    “Are you full?” he asked, his voice filled with concern.


    “Yes,” she replied, her voice soft.


    Feeling a bit overstuffed, she stood up to stretch and move around.


    “Those candies Noah gave you, were they delicious?” Joseph parted his thin lips and asked.


    Blinking her and immediately realized that Noah must have bumped into Lucas while on his way out.


    “They were pretty tasty. That shop is a newly opened hot spot. If you’d like to try them, we can go there


    now and get some,” she suggested.


    Joseph chuckled exasperatingly, rising to stand before her. His slender hand gently but firmly grasped


    the soft flesh of her lifted buttocks.


    “Don’t beat around the bush with me. You know what I want to hear,” he murmured. 1


    Apparently, Noah was quite good at seizing opportunities to curry favor with Chloe. However, what


    puzzled Joseph was when this little brat developed such feelings for Chloe. He was not entirely


    convinced that it was love at first sight. Even though Noah was young, he surely had encountered his


    fair share of women.


    They were not the only dining customers on the rooftop, and with such a sensitive area being pinched,


    Chloe’s face blushed like a boiled shrimp. She red at him indignantly. “Noah just. happened to pass


    by. Let go of me!”


    “Just happened to pass by?” Joseph asked.


    “Yes. You don’t seriously think he likes me, do you?” she retorted, her tone defiant.


    Joseph smirked, and his expression neither confirmed nor denied it. Besides liking her, there seemed


    to be another underlying motive.


    “Come on. You’re overthinking things.” Chloe sighed, feeling that he was being overly sensitive.


    Raising an eyebrow, Joseph decided to drop the topic. “I have a forum to attend tomorrow,


    and I want you to apany me,” he stated.


    Chloe did not ask about the reason. Instead, she asked, “What time?”


    “Three o’clock in the afternoon,” he replied.


    “Sure, I can go with you.”


    With the conversation concluded, they stood together at the edge of the rooftop, enjoying the


    peaceful moment. Chloe gazed at the sky, where the moon and stars shone brightly as Joseph gazed


    at her. His eyes dazzled like gemstones, beautiful and clear.


    Sensing Joseph getting closer, Chloe turned her head to look at him. Their eyes locked, and hist thin


    lips brushed against her soft cheek, sending a slight chill through her. She held her breath, her heart


    pounding and her face turning red.


    In the next moment, he leaned in and kissed her.


    The surrounding diners tactfully turned their heads, giving the young couple space.


    After what felt like an eternity, Chloe pushed him away, gasping for breath. The blush on her cheeks


    deepened, and her voice carried a seductive tone. “No… We have to stop…”


    She had never been able to resist his kisses. If it were not for his supporting hand around her waist, her


    legs would have given way beneath her.


    Joseph’s breath caught in his throat as his gaze remained fixed on her. His heart pounded with an


    intensity that felt like the sharp ws of a kitten scratching at his chest, causing a rush of restlessness


    and an undeniable surge of heat coursing through his veins.


    His voice became husky. “You’re really good at ying hard to get, little kitty.”N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.