Joseph's expression turned icy. "Get me the phone."
*
Noah and Chloe were at a food alley near his school. They were hashing out future entrepreneurial plans at Estre for the next few years.
Chloe listened attentively and was interested in all he had to say. She felt him an excellent business partner, and based on her current understanding of him, he was rich, responsible, and had a strong background. All these attributes were rare to find in one person.
This was her first time establishing her own business and she felt inexperienced and not very confident. She did not want to become a burden to others.
"That's all I can think of at the moment. Do you have any good ideas?" Noah looked at Chloe tenderly.
Chloe was about to say something when his phone rang. She smiled and said, "Go ahead and answer it."
Noah went to a corner to answer the call. He put his phone to his ear. "Grandpa? I'm in a business discussion … You're back? Okay, I’ll be home in a bit… But I can't leave now, Grandpa… Okay, don't get angry. I'll come home right now."
Noah ended the call. When he was back in his seat, he said to Chloe apologetically, "I'm so sorry but I have to go. My grandfather came home unexpectedly."
Chloe did not dwell on it. "It’s okay, go ahead. See you next time."
Putting away his displeasure, he smiled at her sweetly and said softly, "See you."
*
Chloe grabbed her bag and exited the cafe. Abigail, who had been loitering around, went up to her and greeted her respectfully.
When Chloe saw the black-clad bodyguards around Abigail, she soon got the whole picture. She asked coldly, "How long have you been following me?"
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