Joseph did not bother explaining that there was no cook in the first place.After some brief contemplation, he went upstairs to grab a bank card. Then, he handed it to Chloe. "This is my supplementary card. You can use it for household expenses or if you want to buy clothes or something."Chloe was about to say that groceries would not cost much, but she suddenly remembered that she was currently unemployed, and not wishing to appear stubborn, she accepted the card."Okay.""Go to Hola Mart if you want to grab something. Their stuff is fresher.""But that’s an international supermarket that sells imported goods and the stuff there is pretty expensive. A tiny head of lettuce could cost up to 15 dollars, whereas you can get the same item for just a few bucks at the local market. Moreover, the produce at the local market is freshly picked from the farm, making it healthier and more affordable.""I'm telling you, not discussing with you."Joseph finished his meal and set down his ut

"It's precisely because I know what you're capable of that I asked you to resign. How could our small company possibly compare to a leading enterprise like Fairlight? You're overestimating yourself."Chloe froze, clutching her phone and unsure of what to say. Despite being accustomed to Benjamin's treatment toward her, at this moment when everyone was misjudging her, she could not help feeling sorry for herself when he chose to align with those online bullies.Throughout her childhood, her father had only ever shown care and concern toward Ava, while toward her, he treated her as if she were a complete stranger.Seeing that she remained silent, Benjamin looked at her with disdain and snatched her phone from her. Chloe tried to retrieve her phone but was forcibly held down by the bodyguards.In the middle of her resistance, Benjamin found Fairlight's HR contact information on her phone, composed a rejection message, sent it, and then shut off her phone."You're my father. Can't you

Chloe remained expressionless as she said, "Your mother’s a homewrecker, yet she can still hold her head up high in front of everyone."Ava responded with a smile instead of anger. She gently stroked the wardrobe and replied, "Do you remember? This used to be mine but I thought your wardrobe looked better, so I asked Dad for it. Whatever I want in this family, I can have. Even if my mother was a homewrecker, I can call the shots."One could rise to great heights and gain a splendid life despite coming from a humble background. In contrast, Chloe's mother was a well-bred lady who fought with her parents and cut ties with them just to be with Benjamin. However, she failed to even keep her man in the end."A broken wardrobe is all you need to feel superior?" Chloe sneered disdainfully, drawing out her words. "Speaking of that wardrobe, I should thank you. Only a fool would trade a new wardrobe for an old one."Ava treated Jake, who was a scumbag, exactly in this manner—like he was a p

Chloe woke up with a start and quickly pulled the blanket tightly around herself."I’ll be out soon!”Although her foot was a little sore from last night’s fall, it did not affect her walk.After a quick shower, Chloe appeared in front of Joseph wearing a delicate dress. She tossed her hair and asked, "How’s this outfit? Is it good?"Joseph's eyes lit up. He could not help but acknowledge how stunning she looked in the milky white dress that was delicate and not overly ostentatious. Her subtle makeup gave her a vibrant appearance, and her lips—embellished with peach-colored lip gloss—were so plump and supple that they resembled jelly, enticing one to taste them.However, it was a cheap dress. If his grandfather saw her wearing this, he would think that Joseph was mistreating her. He did not comment on her outfit, but instead pulled her into the dressing room."Take it off and pick a different dress."Chloe was astonished as she gazed at the wardrobe brimming with a vast collecti

"Tsk…" Joseph sat down, leaning lazily into his chair and putting his long legs up on the coffee table as he spoke in a sarcastic tone, "If you're so capable, why don't you become a doctor? Those other doctors would surely worship you for your ability to control women's reproductive cycles.""What nonsense are you spouting? I'm already old, so is it wrong for me to want to hold a great-grandchild?" Harold's expression became livid. "Besides, you went ahead and registered your marriage with Coco without even having a wedding or giving her any gifts. What do you think people will think of her?"This remark caused a sense of warmth to blossom in Chloe's chest. She poured a cup of tea for Harold and explained in a gentle voice, "Grandpa, it's not his fault. It was my decision to not hold a wedding since we're both so busy with work. Besides, as long as we love each other, having a wedding or not doesn't matter.""No, this is unacceptable. A person only gets married once in their lifetim