Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 317

Chapter 317 The Urge to Explain and Prove Himself 

Her hand froze in mid-air. 

“I’ve managed to secure an appointment with a renowned skin specialist in the country. In a few days, I’ll accompany you there, and I’ll do my utmost to ensure that your face remains. unscarred.” 

Icarus clenched his fist, comprehending Chloe’s intentions. She did not want to owe him. anything. 

It appeared that there were other significant guests present in Alexander’s office, so his secretary instructed Chloe to wait in the lounge for a while. 

“All right,” Chloe said. 

After approximately fifteen minutes, the door swung open, revealing Lucas’ face. 

Chloe’s brows furrowed in confusion. “What are you doing here?” 

‘So, the important guest that Mr. Alexander’s secretary mentioned is Joseph?’ 

“I’m here with Mr. Joseph. He’s discussing work matters with Mr. Alexander,” Lucas explained. 

Chloe was rendered speechless. She felt as though Alexander had deliberately scheduled their appointments on the same day. 

Lucas found himself in a predicament and appeared visibly distressed. “Ms. Chloe, could you please talk to Emily?” 

“Huh?” 

“She’s been bombarding me with text messages every day. I can’t focus on my work,” Lucas confessed. 

“Why is she bombarding you with messages?” 

Lucas looked embarrassed. “Emily claims that Mr. Joseph is a scumbag, a heartbreaker who is involved with two women simultaneously. Not only that, but he also has gotten Xavia pregnant…” 

Chloe’s memory came rushing back as she recollected their phone conversation from a few days ago. Emily had detected a hint of unease in Chloe’s voice, prompting her to bring up Xavia’s pregnancy. Yet, Chloe never anticipated that Emily would go to such lengths. 

“Perhaps there’s been a misunderstanding. I’m with Joseph every day, and I have no knowledge of such news,” Lucas’ voice faltered for a moment. “And it was you who deceived Mr. Joseph first…” 

Placing her hand on her forehead, Chloe interjected, “Let’s not dwell on that. From now on, 

Joseph and I will go our separate ways.” 

Outside the lounge, Joseph and Alexander remained poised, yet to enter, when they were struck by the callousness of Chloe’s words. 

Alexander was dumbfounded. He had kindly tried to create an opportunity for the quarreling couple to reconcile, but fate seemed to have played an unfortunate trick. 

Joseph’s face was cold and gloomy, devoid of any warmth. He pushed open the door, striding. purposefully toward Chloe. He leaned against the table in front of her, exerting an overwhelming presence. “Did I agree for us to go our separate ways?” 

Chloe felt an overwhelming sense of oppression and a tinge of fear. However, Jane’s words echoed in her mind, injecting her with a surge of courage. Straightening her posture, she retorted, “If I don’t step aside, do you expect me to disrupt your blissful family of three?” 

“What did you say?” Joseph tightly gripped her shoulders, causing her pain. Her face contorted in discomfort, further deepening her sense of injustice. “Xavia’s pregnant. Don’t you intend to settle down and be a responsible father?” 

Joseph’s heart skipped a beat. “Who told you that Xavia’s pregnant?” 

“Jane did,” she replied. 

“I’m aware that you aren’t the brightest individual, but it appears that I’ve greatly underestimated the extent of your naivety,” Joseph remarked with a touch of scorn in his voice. “How could you possibly believe Jane’s words? Has your mind been reduced to mush?” 

“Huh? Are you saying Jane deceived me?” Chloe exclaimed, slowly grasping the truth. 

“Of course,” he replied. 

She remained skeptical. After all, she had already divorced and separated from Joseph. Was there any reason for Jane to lie to her? 

Seeing Chloe’s doubtful expression, Joseph decided to call Xavia right then and there. 

“Joe?” 

On the other end of the line, Xavia’s voice sounded excited and happy. 

“Are you pregnant?” 

Chloe was stunned. She had not expected him to be so direct. 

Unbeknownst to Chloe, the moment Joseph heard her declaration of going their separate ways, his years of cultivated rationality shattered instantaneously. Driven by instinct, he felt an overwhelming urge to explain and prove himself. 

After half a minute of silence, Xavia finally spoke. “I’m not.” 

Even if she were, it was not the right time to disclose it. 

Joseph was not surprised by the answer as he knew that Xavia getting pregnant after a single encounter was highly unlikely. After ending the call, he fixed his gaze on Chloe, his eyes filled with intensity. 

“Do you believe me now?” he asked. 

“Fine, fine. This time is my fault,” Chloe conceded. 

‘But even if she’s not pregnant, it doesn’t change the fact that you slept with her,’ she thought.