Chapter 142


    Willow sat by Grace’s bed in the ward room, offering herfort.


    “Your uncle employed a plethora of contacts and engaged Lawyer Stewart to secure your aunt’s


    release from the prosecution. It’s evident that your uncle is very devoted to your aunt.”


    “With your aunt’s assistance, it’s highly probable that you’ll wed Joseph! Recently, didn’t hee to the


    hospital to see you when he had some free time? He spoke to you in a friendly manner. It’s clear that


    the connection between you two has be more rxed!”


    Willow was happy. She felt that her identity as the mother-inw of President Sawle Group was also


    very likely. “You should be more familiar with Joseph’s temperament than me. If he really had a


    problem with you, why would hee to the hospital to be with you?”


    That being said… however, I feel somewhat uneasy”


    Grace remembered Joseph’s icy, aloof stare and couldn’t help but feel scared in her soul. “Even though


    he’s been with me all this time and taken care of me. I just feel like… he’s changed.”


    “Okay, don’t get too worked up.”


    Joseph’s tall and handsome figure strode in as the door opened.


    Grace hastily donned a feeble expression that seemed on the brink of death and cried out with tears in


    her Joseph…”


    eyes.


    “Brother


    Joseph walked expressionlessly toward her, halting when she reached out her hand as if to touch him.


    Grace’s hand froze awkwardly in the air, her pale cheeks flushing red with embarrassment.


    “I have to return to thepany to take care of some matters. I’lle to visit you in the evening.”


    Joseph said in a soft tone, his dark eyes unreadable as he contemted his thoughts.


    “Brother Joseph… I’m sorry…”


    Grace was on the verge of tears, and she nced at him flirtatiously. I’m the one who caused you


    grief… It’s all my doing…”


    “Look after your body well. Don’t overthink it.”


    After saying that, Joseph turned and departed the ward room.


    Grace tightly clenched the corner of the quilt, wanting to say so much to Joseph, yet he was no longer


    the same neighborhood brother who doted on and protected her, always obedient to her.


    The way he looked at her sometimes caused her to panic.


    She winked at Willow quickly, and Willow nodded in response, then quickly followed him.


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    “That… Mr. Sawle.”


    Joseph stopped and gave Willow a cold look. “What’s the issue?”


    “These days… you witnessed Grace’s plight. When you were around, she was still rtively lucid.


    When you weren’t here…. She was almost overwhelmed by depression and almost unrecognizable…


    “Grace has endured much hardship overseas and has been longing to return to you. If you forsake her,


    Mr. Sawle… my daughter… will be destitute in the future!” Willow)


    pulled out a silk handkerchief to dab her tears.


    “I will take ountability for Grace’s sickness. After all, she was my rescuer.”


    Joseph then turned and departed.


    Willow stood motionless, her heart chilled by the impact of h


    words.


    In theing days, Chloe was kept busy at the hotel, holding reg


    meetings with the higher-ups to finalize the wedding


    n.


    On this day, when Chloe was chatting with the project team, Stefan was the first to call.


    “Stefan, I’m upied. What’s the issue?” Chloe cocked her head and wedged the phone between her


    cheeks and shoulders, skimming through the papers in her hands.


    Stefan? Stefan Stewart?!


    Upon hearing that the Emperor had called, the discussion group that had been in a heated atmosphere


    just now held their breaths, not daring to breathe loudly.


    That was a top-notch big shot whom small fry like them would never have the opportunity toe into


    contact with in


    their entire lives!


    “It’s time.” Stefan murmured.


    “Huh? The youngdy was confused.


    “It’s time to get a move on! Hurry up and go on those blind dates!”


    Stefan’s sudden shout made Chloe frown and draw her phone away.


    Everyone heard the words loud and clear, so much so that each and every one of them was left so


    stunned that their eyeballs nearly popped out!


    No way! President Thorp, as beautiful as a flower, as rich as a country, and full of talent, could she


    possibly be troubled by marriage too?


    Is he trying to force us to death? Do we still have a way to survive?!


    “Stefan,” Chloe said calmly, yet with a hint of annoyance, as she rubbed the space between her


    eyebrows, “I’m in a meeting. If it’s not important, let’s discuss it in private.”


    “If there’s no use, do you think a marriage is futile!!”


    Stefan snorted forcefully, “What’s the point of me saying anything else to you? Do you want to be KS


    Group’s president or


    not?!”


    You are so good, Stefan! You are really great! You want to use your position to pinch me, don’t you?


    Did Joseph teach you such a detrimental method?


    “Alright, I’ll do it. However, I’m unable to today. I have a significant meeting to attend.” Chloe started


    coming up to postpone it,


    with


    reasons


    “Hmph, alright, let’s do it. Can you manage to do it on the fifteenth day if you can do it on the first?”


    What Chloe heard was, “Hmph, you cursed monkey, do you still want to climb your father’s Five Finger


    Mountain? You’re too young for that!”


    In the second half of the meeting, everyone was trembling with fear as they concluded, dark clouds of


    dread hovering above them, lest they incur the youngdy’s wrath and be executed on the spot.


    As soon as Chloe returned to the office, she slumped onto the sofa, as if she had been shocked. No


    trace of enthusiasm remained in her.


    Jordan entered with a cup of coffee and inquired anxiously, “My Lady, is something wrong with the


    project?”


    “Stefan… this cold-hearted old man!”


    Chloe sprawled on the couch and pouted with her ruby-hued, semi-transparent lips. “I tidied up the


    hotel’s mess and assisted KS in securing ten billion-dor projects. He didn’t even show me an ounce


    of appreciation, yet he still brought up the blind. date he had nned”


    “I’m not sure if fourth brother is hiring or not. Maybe I should be a spy and make Stefan’s head


    spin!”


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    “My Lady, I am aware that you are the most devoted. You are also aware that the chairman is aging


    and has gradually stepped back from the group’s leadership. He needs his children to look after him.


    You won’t be travelling as much as before. You will certainly safeguard the Thorp family and the


    chairman.”


    Jordan’s crystal-clear eyes held a gentle smile. He ced her coffee on the table and sat beside Chloe.


    Furthermore, if KS wishes to be a major yer in Medo, it cannot do without your strategies. At


    present, many people in the group are looking at us with envy. Internal conflicts have never ceased.”


    “Over the years, Ive witnessed President Thorp’s struggles. To be frank, the burden he carries is


    immense. Furthermore, he doesn’t have a genuine desire to be president; he’s doing it all for the


    chairman and to uphold the family’s honor.”


    “Yes… I know this”


    Chloe sofffy sighed, casually kicking off her high heels and revealing her snow-white feet to Jordan’s


    gaze,


    Jordan’s Adam’s apple trembled as he took out a thin nket and ced her feet on his legs, covering


    her slender legs with it. He then massaged her legs with a familiar touch.


    Apart from his mother, he had been devoted to no one else like her.


    That’s why I’m eager to shoulder this responsibility and liberate Big Brother entirely. Furthermore, I’m


    confident I have the capacity to do so.” Chloe was much more fatigued and she squinted her beautiful


    eyes.


    She not only had the ability, but was born with a wild heart and was an ardent admirer of authority


    figures.


    Had it not been for hermitment to following Joseph, she would already have attained the


    presidency of KS Group and established a reputation for herself.


    She had to hurry and catch up to the life that had been put on hold by that dog man.


    “My Lady, it’s a good idea to go and meet them. Just think of it as making friends. The chairman didn’t


    ask you to wed them. He just… has a concern for them. Although Jordan was relieved, he was also


    envious if he wasn’t being honest.


    From the start, he was aware of his own smallness and insignificance. How could the beauty of Gaoling


    ever be his alone?


    “You’re spot on. It’s just a blind date, after all. How can it be more intimidating than a warzone!”


    Chloe’s almond-shaped eyes curved slyly as her small feet moved under the nket like a little rabbit,


    melting Jordan’s heart.


    “He has a good n, but I have better.”


    “My Lady, what thought do you have now?”


    Chloe sat up abruptly, like a carp, and hastened to the table with her feet bare


    Jordan was aware that a girl’s feet were of utmost importance and she must not risk catching a cold.


    He quickly grabbed her high heels and followed her. He knelt down on one knee and said, “Come on,


    put on your shoes. It’s freezing out here, you don’t want to get sick”


    Chlor raised her foot and asked Jordan to assist her in putting on her shoes. Her slender figure reclined


    on the broad table and she grabbed a pen and paper to jot something down.


    Soon, she produced a list and dered. Let’s get to work and make sure everything on this list is taken


    care of today”


    Jordan took it doubtfully and examined it closely He couldn’t help but chuckle “You’re really quite


    mischievous!”