Chapter 547
Chapter 547 Xavia’s Amniocentesis Takes ce Tomorrow
Joseph’s gaze swept over Xavia, then settled on Lucas. “You make a valid point. Let’s proceed with
your suggestion.”
Xavia struggled to maintain herposure and forced a dryugh. “Stop fooling around. We shouldn’t
deceive the baby like this.” But all she received in response was Joseph’s indifferent demeanor and the
sound of the door closing.
Her face instantly contorted with a mix of emotions, but her malicious expression quickly vanished. She
handed the parenting book to Lucas. “I’ll have to trouble you tonight.”
“Are you serious?” Lucas was taken aback.
‘Is she really nning on going all out with this act?”
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“If you’re the one telling the story, then I have no reason to stay. Let’s do a voice call when I get home. I
want you to read the entire book,” Xavia said, her voice dripping with mockery.” I’ll indulge your
penchant for talking too much.”
Lucas stood there dumbfounded, shaking the thick book in his hand. “You want me to pull an all-nighter
for this?”
Xavia elegantly adjusted her scarf. “Simply finishing the book won’t be enough. I expect at remarkable
performance that leaves me fully satisfied.” With that, she gracefully made her
exit.
Lucas tossed the parenting book aside, refusing to be manipted by her tricks. He refused to believe
that Xavia wouldin to Joseph if he did not read it. And even if she did, Lucas. knew that he
could rely on Chloe’s support. Chloe would stand by his side, and Joseph would ensure no punishment
befell him.
He returned to his desk and resumed rearranging Joseph’s schedule for the following month when his
phone rang.
Emily’s voice came through the line. “Where are you? Are you at the office or at home?”
“I’m at the office. What’s up?”
“Nothing much. I’m just helping Coco check on some things. By the way,” she chuckled, “Did that
person with thest name Larsone to bother Joseph?”
“Well… How should I put it…”
“Spit it out!”
“She dide, and then she left.”
“Ha! Shameless people really think they’re invincible. She has some nerve!” Emily cursed and asked,
“Did Joseph pay her any attention?”
‘Xavia timed her entrance for when Coco just went abroad. She’s definitely up to no good,” Emily
thought.
“No, Mr. Joseph didn’t even allow her into the office.”
“That’s great! He handled it well. Okay, I’m going to end the call now. I have to talk to Coco”
“Beep, beep…”
Lucas listened to the end-call tone on his phone, feeling utterly helpless.
Chloe received a text from Emily, and she was not surprised.
‘After sticking to the shadows for so long, Xavia must feel incredibly frustrated. But as long as Joseph
continues to ignore her, it’s fine. No matter what she tries to do, it won’t amount to anything.’
When Xavia got home and discovered that Lucas had notplied with her request to read the
parenting book, fury surged within her, causing her face to turn red. Seeking sce, she vented her
frustration to Vanya.
Offering her sympathies, Vanya said, “Just hold on a little longer. Once this month is over. that old coot
will be long gone. Lucas is just an assistant, and by then, you’ll have full control over how things are
handled.”
“This month?”
“Yes, Otto can’t wait anymore and requested the doctor to increase the dosage.”
“That’s fantastic!” Xavia eximed joyfully, “Once the old man is out of the picture and the
amniocentesis results confirm that it’s Joseph’s child, I might be able to move into the Whitman home
right away.’
“Exactly. So, remain patient andposed.”
“Okay. I’ll be waiting!”
Time flew in the midst of busy schedules.
After spending two days studying in Estre, Chloe was joined by Noah. They made a mutual agreement
to prioritize their individual tasks before visiting Noah’s newly establishedpany. Chloe had
previously assisted Benjamin with his business in Estre, which allowed her to build some valuable
connections. And on this trip, she found herself unexpectedly facilitating several business deals.
A month swiftly passed, and as the end of the month approached, Chloe found herself back in her hotel
room. It was then that Joseph initiated a video call. He was seated in a magnificent
mahogany chair, his long, straight legs casually crossed over one another. A small but
picturesque courtyard served as the backdrop, reminiscent of the grandeur of the Whitman mansion in
Docwood.
She greeted him with a warm smile, “I take it that you’re currently in Docwood, Jojo?.”
There was a subtle displeasure in his noble eyes as he responded, evading her question, “It’s been
more than two weeks now. Are you not nning to return soon?”
“Very soon. I should be able to return in just a few more days.”
“Xavia’s amniocentesis takes ce tomorrow, and we should receive the results in about at
week.”
Chloe paused, “Will you be joining her tomorrow?”
“No.”
“It’s best that you keep an eye on her.” Concern etched Chloe’s face as she nervously adjusted her
clothing. “Just in case she causes any trouble.”
Joseph’s frown deepened, but he reluctantly agreed, “Fine.”
In reality, he had secretly ordered for the extracted amniotic fluid to be divided and a portion. sent to
another hospital for testing. However, to ease Chloe’s concerns, he went along with her request.
“One week is the earliest we can expect the results, right? Is there any way to expedite it?”
“That is the quickest timeline. Typically, it takes around three weeks.”
“One week… That’s neither too long nor too short.”
“Regardless of the oue, I promise I’ll handle the situation appropriately. You don’t need to worry.”
Chloe did not want to hear those words. Her anxiety filled the air as she paced back and forth in her
room. Finally, she gathered the courage to ask the question that had been weighing on her mind. “Can
I ask you something?”
“Go ahead.”
“If I were pregnant right now, would you still be concerned about Xavia?”