Chloe remained silent. She was unsure if Joseph had deliberately planned this and lacked any evidence to support her doubts. After finishing the whole ice cream, her teeth ached from the cold. Noticing her discomfort, Joseph thoughtfully handed her a thermos cup filled with warm water. She eagerly drank more than half of it, finding relief from the discomfort in her mouth.
After returning to the villa, Joseph lingered for a short while before hurrying off to the office.
Chloe did not go upstairs to take a nap. She sat on the sofa in the living room and waited anxiously. Patrick arrived just as the clock on the wall struck one. Her eyebrows went up as a visible expression of joy dawned on her face. "Patrick!"
He smiled warmly and waved in response. Chloe wasted no time and followed him out of the villa. As they entered the yard, the bodyguards made no attempt to intervene, allowing Chloe to calmly get into the car Patrick had arranged.
Patrick stood by the car and held the door open for her. "I won't be joining you. It's a crowded place with too many prying eyes. When you arrive, head straight to Private Room No. 2."
Chloe nodded. "I understand."
The passing scenery outside flashed by as the car began to move. Chloe clenched her hands tightly, a mixture of happiness and nervousness coursing through her. She was mostly likely right—Harold was still alive.
*
Serenity and privacy permeated the air of The Whispering Willow, a secluded restaurant known for its exclusivity. Each private room had a small garden attached to it, making them independent oases. Although separated from their neighbors by mere walls, they were completely unaffected by one another.
Following last night’s snowfall, the restaurant had arranged coffee tables accompanied by moka pots and stoves in the gardens. Customers could savor their coffee while taking in the beauty of the snow, basking in a delightful atmosphere.
Xavia stood on the snowy ground, attempting to grasp the arm of the man beside her. However, Eustace skillfully avoided her and sidestepped away.
"Don't touch me," he said icily, keeping his distance.
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