Chapter 40


    Chapter 40


    At the mention of that, Zoey’s face was full of pride.


    Samuel was the one who could hurt Lucille the most.


    No matter how much Lucille pretended to be indifferent, she was probably deeply hurt in her heart.


    Even so, Zoey was intent on bringing it up and showing off


    “Lucille, you might not know this, but no matter where Samuel is and what he is doing, he wille to


    pick me up immediately as soon as I call him,” she boasted.


    Zoey smiled before raising her hand to show her phone screen. She was already calling Samuel.


    Sure enough…


    The call was connected three secondster. Samuel’s gentle and doting voice came from the other end


    of the line. “Did you miss me, Zoey?”


    For once, there was change in Lucille’s expression.


    Ugh. How disgusting.


    However, in Zoey’s eyes, the change in her expression was mistaken for jealousy and envy.


    Zoey felt her heart swell with arrogance. She told Samuel, “Samuel, I was beaten up at the gate of the


    police. station. Can youe and pick me up quickly…”


    Upon hearing that, Samuel immediately answered, “I’ll be there right away!”


    Zoey hung up the phone with satisfaction.


    “How about it? You’ve probably never experienced this kind of treatment, have you?” she taunted.


    Zoey seemed to be suffering from a serious illness. She covered her mouth with her hand with an


    exaggerated Expression and then burst outughing. “Oh, I almost forgot. Didn’t you seed in getting


    on Mr. Joseph’s good side? Where is he? Why didn’t he ask any questions when you were summoned


    to the police station?” Just as Lucille was about to speak, she saw a familiar car parked on the road


    behind Zoey.


    Could it be…


    Lucille looked over in a daze and saw Culver opening the back door respectfully.


    The next second, a tall figure came out of the car. The man’s aura was strong, noble, and dazzling, like


    a god. It was none other than Joseph.


    Lucille was so shocked that she couldn’te to her senses for a moment.


    Seeing that Lucille was staring right behind her, Zoey thought that Samuel wasing. She turned


    around happily and said, “Sam-”


    When she saw who it was, the expression on Zoey’s face froze subtly.


    Joseph was approaching from beneath the trees.


    A few rays of sunlight passed through the gaps between the leaves and fell on his shoulders. His


    handsome face was carved like a sculpture. His features were three-dimensional, with deep eyes, and


    there was a chilling aura between his eyebrows, which was dangerous yet charming.


    There was a sh of surprise in Zoey’s eyes.


    All the rumors said that Joseph was ruthless and unpredictable, but it could not be denied that he was


    the most amazing person in the entirety of Shein City. It wasn’t only because of his devastatingly


    handsome looks, but also his quick-witted and cold-blooded nature, which enabled him to dominate the


    world of business. The Collins family’s solid and indestructible business empire was pretty much


    singlehandedly crafted by Joseph.


    Which woman would not be tempted by such a powerful man?


    Zoey bit her lips and quickly tidied up her messy hair. Then, she shed an impably sweet smile.


    She looked at Joseph and murmured, “Mr. Joseph…”


    Her voice was soft to the bone.


    Joseph’s footsteps paused.


    He stopped and turned his head to look at Zoey.


    Her heart began beating faster. While she was looking back at him shyly, she saw that Joseph had a


    faint smile on his face.


    Without any mercy, he gently stated, “Sorry, but I have mysophobia.”


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    Essentially, he was calling her dirty.


    In an instant, Zoey stiffened on the spot, and the blush on her face faded away. She was extremely


    embarrassed.