Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 810

Chloe was fairly certain that a man who just recently had his reproductive organs removed would not readily expose himself to the public and subject himself to critical stares from strangers.

"It wasn't me. It was Callum."

Investigating the royal family could lead to interception. While he had ways to avoid being intercepted, time was a constraint.

Chloe fell into contemplative silence, nodding without further comment. She chose not to excessively dissect Callum's intentions toward her at this point. Whether his kindness was genuine, feigned, or a mere facade, time would eventually unveil the truth.

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Before returning to the hall, Chloe made a detour to the bathroom to touch up her makeup. Her lipstick, in particular, was an absolute mess.

When she got back, Noah and Otto were still engrossed in their conversation. As she approached them, Otto's words tapered off. Noah's demeanor remained unchanged as he placed a piece of fish before her. "You were gone for a while."

"I got lost," Chloe lied without even skipping a beat.

Noah paused, then looked at her with a penetrating gaze. "There's a bodyguard stationed just about ten meters away from here. How could you have gotten lost unless you deliberately sought out the recreational area and hid there?"

A perplexed crease formed on Chloe's forehead as she set down her fork. "Are you accusing me of something?"

To be honest, Chloe had been unaware of the recreation area. No wonder Clara chose that area—a private place from prying eyes.

"No, it was just a question." Noah's tone remained even as he cocked his head, looking at Chloe with an odd expression. "Is something bothering you, Coco? You appear quite flustered."

"Perhaps she’s feeling guilty.” Otto offered a half-joking, half-serious smile as he narrowed his eyes.

Chloe's fists clenched as a touch of nervousness crept up, but she quickly countered with a snort. "Hmph, the moment I enter, you two go silent. I think you’re the ones who are acting suspicious."