Chapter 440


    Chapter 440 Jake’s Entanglement With Ava Oveps the Moment


    “Calm down,” Joseph said, trying to avoid an argument with her. “We can discuss this when we get


    home.”


    As soon as he could finish his sentence, Scott hurried over, his face filled with concern. “Mr. Joseph,


    Ms. Xavia was harassed by a homeless man who broke in. She’s quite frightened. Could you please


    check on her?”


    “Come with me,” Joseph said firmly.


    This time, he forcefully pulled Chloe along, not allowing her to stay with Noah. After all, Noah was too


    scheming for his age.


    Chloe was interested to see what Xavia was up to. She said her goodbyes to Noah and followed


    Joseph.


    In the lounge, Xavia was in tears, her clothes torn and revealing a glimpse of her fair skin. When she


    saw Joseph, she emotionally threw herself into his arms.


    “Joe, a homeless man nearly tore my clothes. I’m so scared he might hurt our baby…”


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    Joseph tried to push her away, but she held onto his sleeve tightly. Helpless, he could only take off his


    jacket and drape it over her.


    Chloe stood behind them,pletely unaware of Xavia’s subtle gestures, and naturally assumed that


    Joseph was beingpassionate. It was an unexpected sight for Chloe to witness the man she had


    feelings for taking care of another woman. She felt dazed and did not even notice when a waiter


    entered the room. Only when she felt a sudden chill on her body did she look down, discovering arge


    wet stain on her stomach.


    “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’m so clumsy. Please follow me and I will get you a change of clothes,” the waiter


    apologized.


    Joseph nced back and uttered, “Wait for me a few minutes. I’ll go with you.”


    “No need, I can handle it myself,” Chloe responded. She yearned to escape the suffocating room and


    her damp clothes, which could cause difort to the baby. It would be better to dry off as soon as


    possible for the sake of her health.


    Joseph watched her fade into the distance, his face stern.


    “If you’re feeling unwell, I’ll get you a doctor. I need to check on Chloe,” Joseph offered.


    “I’m fine. I was just frightened,” Xavia said, her voice quivering and her eyes still betraying traces of


    fear. “Just stay with me for ten minutes and I’ll be alright. Or you can ask Lucas to stay.”


    “Lucas is off today, so I’ll stay,” Joseph said.


    In ten minutes, Chloe would likely have changed her attire. He could go look for her then.


    Suddenly, a wave of heat surged through his veins, engulfing his entire being. Despite having


    discarded his jacket, the searing warmth persisted, intensifying his difort.


    Xavia’s eyes flickered with a triumphant spark as she subtly lowered her neckline, granting Joseph a


    tantalizing glimpse of her alluring cleavage.


    Meanwhile, Noah leisurely strolled into the lounge, preparing to depart with the chauffeur. As he


    passed the adjacent room, he noticed the partially closed door, granting a glimpse of the unfolding


    scene.


    A smile appeared on his face as a yful glint danced in his eyes. He decided to find a chair and sat


    down across from the room.


    Soon enough, Chloe returned, having changed her clothes and prepared herself mentally.


    Xavia should have called the police if she was harassed by the homeless man or sought medical


    attention if necessary. She should not have feigned vulnerability and cling to Joseph.


    Chloe noticed Noah sitting in the courtyard. Since her mind was preupied with something, she


    simply nodded at him and pushed open the door.


    “Ah!”


    Xavia screamed, hastily wrapping the suit jacket around her partially exposed body. “Ms. Chloe, it’s not


    what you think. Please let me exin…”


    Joseph’s handsome face took on a subtle flush, while a thin sheen of perspiration appeared on his


    forehead and nose, soaking his shirt.


    Chloe’s mind went nk, and at that moment, the images of Jake entangled with Ava that night surged


    to the forefront of her thoughts. The painful realization sent shivers coursing through her body, causing


    her to tremble uncontrobly.


    “You’ve misunderstood,” Joseph walked over and exined, the dizziness in his head clearing up. “She


    said she was injured by the homeless man, and I was just helping her check her wounds.”


    Chloe bit her lip, her eyes zing scarlet. The mocking expression on her face made Joseph realize


    that she did not believe him at all. He looked toward Noah in the courtyard and said in a deep voice,


    “The door was open just now, and Noah could see what happened inside. If don’t believe me, ask him.”