Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 547

Joseph's gaze swept over Xavia, then settled on Lucas. "You make a valid point. Let's proceed with your suggestion."

Xavia struggled to maintain her composure and forced a dry laugh. "Stop fooling around. We shouldn't deceive the baby like this." But all she received in response was Joseph's indifferent demeanor and the sound of the door closing.

Her face instantly contorted with a mix of emotions, but her malicious expression quickly vanished. She handed the parenting book to Lucas. "I'll have to trouble you tonight."

"Are you serious?" Lucas was taken aback.

'Is she really planning on going all out with this act?'

"If you're the one telling the story, then I have no reason to stay. Let's do a voice call when I get home. I want you to read the entire book," Xavia said, her voice dripping with mockery. "I’ll indulge your penchant for talking too much."

Lucas stood there dumbfounded, shaking the thick book in his hand. "You want me to pull an all-nighter for this?"

Xavia elegantly adjusted her scarf. "Simply finishing the book won't be enough. I expect a remarkable performance that leaves me fully satisfied." With that, she gracefully made her exit.

Lucas tossed the parenting book aside, refusing to be manipulated by her tricks. He refused to believe that Xavia would complain to Joseph if he did not read it. And even if she did, Lucas knew that he could rely on Chloe's support. Chloe would stand by his side, and Joseph would ensure no punishment befell him.

He returned to his desk and resumed rearranging Joseph's schedule for the following month when his phone rang.

Emily's voice came through the line. "Where are you? Are you at the office or at home?"

"I'm at the office. What's up?"

"Nothing much. I'm just helping Coco check on some things. By the way," she chuckled, "Did that person with the last name Larson come to bother Joseph?"

"Well... How should I put it..."

"Spit it out!"

"She did come, and then she left."

"Ha! Shameless people really think they’re invincible. She has some nerve!" Emily cursed and asked, "Did Joseph pay her any attention?"

‘Xavia timed her entrance for when Coco just went abroad. She’s definitely up to no good,' Emily thought.

"No, Mr. Joseph didn't even allow her into the office.”

"That's great! He handled it well. Okay, I’m going to end the call now. I have to talk to Coco."

“Beep, beep…”

Lucas listened to the end-call tone on his phone, feeling utterly helpless.

Chloe received a text from Emily, and she was not surprised.

‘After sticking to the shadows for so long, Xavia must feel incredibly frustrated. But as long as Joseph continues to ignore her, it's fine. No matter what she tries to do, it won't amount to anything.’

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When Xavia got home and discovered that Lucas had not complied with her request to read the parenting book, fury surged within her, causing her face to turn red. Seeking solace, she vented her frustration to Vanya.