Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 450

Chapter 450 Don’t Lie to Me 

Chloe had always been skilled at telling lies, and this time was no exception. She nodded, her lips forming a playful pout as she said, “Alright, alright, I won’t leave you. Now let go. My chin’s starting to hurt.” 

Joseph kept his eyes locked on her, his hand showing no signs of loosening. Instead, his grip got even tighter, causing his knuckles to pale slightly. 

Feeling the searing pain in her chin, Chloe pushed against his chest, trying to put some space between them. “It really hurts. If you don’t let go, I… mmm!” 

Before she could finish her sentence, he abruptly leaned down and sealed her lips with his own. The intensity of the kiss was anything but gentle, as if he desired to possess every inch of her, to claim her completely. 

Chloe found herself almost suffocating under the force of his kiss, barely managing to pull away. She tried to resist him, but that only made Joseph more intense. His strong hand firmly held the back of her head, leaving no room for escape. In the end, Chloe gave up trying to dodge and started to kiss him back. 

Joseph momentarily froze, his demeanor softening instantly. 

Encouraged by this, Chloe took the lead and wrapped her arms around his neck, turning the tide in her favor. Sure enough, he eased up, lightly kissing her lips and savoring the sweetness with gentleness. 

Finally, Chloe had a chance to catch her breath, but her whole being was enveloped by a slow- burning flame of desire, making even her breath feel hot. His slightly calloused hand moved to her waist, skillfully slipping beneath her clothes, exploring the delicate skin beneath. 

“Um… stop.” She managed to intervene in time, her cheeks blushing and her gaze firm. 

Joseph stopped right there. Considering their location in the car by the roadside, he understood this was not the right place. Instead, he held her face close, their foreheads touching intimately. His eyes still had that burning desire as he said, “Promise me you won’t lie to me.” 

Chloe’s heart skipped a beat. “Okay.” 

After having a meal, Chloe returned to the office and held a meeting with her employees, fully immersing herself in her work. She remained busy until the end of the day. 

When she finally picked up her phone, she saw a text from Icarus, letting her know that he had settled down in Ameria. She replied politely with a few sentences. 

In truth, she regretted how things had turned out between her and Icarus. If things had not gone sour from the beginning, she and Icarus could have become good friends. 

After finishing work and getting back home, Chloe received an invitation to a jewelry fashion show. It was sent by a designer from Exotic Star. 

Basically, they wanted her to model Exotic Star’s jewelry on the runway. The pay was pretty good, but she was afraid of wearing high heels. So, she tactfully inquired about the clothing and footwear requirements. 

Designer: [The clothing brand will be chosen by another department, but for this show, the models will be barefoot. However, as our ambassador, you will be given the privilege of wearing shoes for the grand finale.] 

Chloe: [No, no, no, I can go barefoot too!] 

Designer: [Alright, if you insist.] 

The fashion show was tentatively scheduled at the end of the month, before Chloe’s baby bump would become noticeable. 

Money was not an issue for Chloe, but she saw these events as an opportunity to expand her network and maybe score valuable resources for her office. In the business world, apart from talent and skills, connections played a crucial role. 

Docwood, the Sullivan estate. 

Desmond waved a servant over to pour a drink and smiled at Joseph, inviting him to take a seat. “What brings you here, Boy?”