Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 Do You Know What I’m Going to Do? 

“No,” Chloe replied. 

“Okay, let me rephrase the question. Did Joseph have something to do with you falling into the water?” Icarus persisted. 

The question threw Chloe for a loop. She was unsure of how to respond, so she said, “Please stop asking. He didn’t expect such a thing to happen either. It’s not his fault. 

It was Jane who had gone too far. However, Icarus 

misunderstood Chloe’s words and thought she was covering up for Joseph. His brow furrowed even deeper as he continued, “Chloe, listen to me. You need to leave him. I’ll help take care of any debts you owe him. I don’t want to see you treated unfairly.” 

“No, you listen to me. If you help me, yes, I may no longer owe Joseph, but I’ll owe you instead.” 

“But you don’t have to pay me back. I just want you to have a better life.” 

Chloe hesitated, locking eyes with him as he stared intensely at her. A feeling of discomfort washed over her, causing her to avert her gaze. “Don’t invest your time in me. We can’t be together.” 

She had once put in great effort to marry Jake’s uncle as a way to seek revenge, but now she had made her peace with it. 

Samuel became increasingly incredulous as he listened. Seriously? This guy’s trying to steal Chloe away despite 

knowing she’s Joe’s wife? No, I can’t allow that to happen. I have to do something!‘ 

Joseph had not paid him yet, and if the relationship between him and Chloe were to end now, based on what Samuel knew about Joseph’s temperament, he would not receive a single penny. He had to find a way to prevent that. 

“Ms. Chloe, could you come with me, please? There’s something I need to discuss with you regarding the case,” Samuel said. 

Chloe looked at Samuel and nodded in agreement. “All right, I’ll be right with you.” 

Samuel did not bother to hide his scrutinizing gaze as he looked at Icarus. “Sir, you don’t have to wait. It’s going to be a long conversation.” 

Icarus sensed Samuel’s hostility, but he was unaware of the underlying reason. However, since Chloe had other matters to attend to, he did not want to disrupt their conversation. With a slight nod, he took his leave with Jake. 

Just a few minutes after they left, Joseph arrived. 

In the lounge, Chloe proceeded to recount the entire court proceedings to Joseph, her eyes brimming with admiration and her voice filled with happiness. “Jojo, thanks to you, I was able to get a skilled lawyer like Samuel. And when did you persuade the lawyer the Johnsons hired?” 

Joseph raised an eyebrow, finding the sequence of events somewhat perplexing. Nevertheless, he acknowledged Samuel’s considerable contribution to the case. As for the 

lawyer representing the Johnsons, he had no knowledge of 

what happened. 

“It wasn’t Joseph. It was Gideon who chose to go against the Johnsons on the spot,” Samuel said. 

“Huh? But why?” Chloe asked, puzzled. 

Samuel chose not to delve into the details and deftly changed the subject. “Is that bespectacled gentleman also a classmate of yours? But he appears to be a few years older than you.” 

“No, he’s just a friend.” 

As Chloe concluded her words, she sensed Joseph’s gaze fixating on her, and a surge of exasperation flooded through 

her. 

‘Oh god, not again…‘ 

“A bespectacled gentleman? Icarus?” Joseph asked. 

“Yeah…‘ 

“Why was he here?” 

“I don’t know either. Perhaps he came to witness the downfall of the Johnsons. As you know, the Johnsons and the Coopers are no longer on amicable terms.” 

Joseph shifted his gaze, directing a cold stare at Samuel. “Tell me what happened.” 

Samuel was speechless. 

“I suppose he was here to offer his congratulations to Ms. Chloe for winning the case,” Samuel mused. He was not one to interfere in the affairs of others, but when it came to his good friend, he felt it necessary to offer a gentle reminder. 

Chloe could sense her impending doom. 

“I have another case this afternoon, so I have to go now. You guys take care,” Samuel said. While passing by Lucas, who was waiting by the door, he gave his shoulder a pat and added, Remember to transfer the payment to my account within three days. Thank you.” 

* 

With only the two of them left in the lounge, Chloe tugged at Joseph’s sleeve and suggested, “Let’s leave too.