Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 826

"You're right," Joseph said as his eyes were tinged with self-blame. "I wasn't in the right frame of mind and didn’t think things over carefully."

Given how much Chloe valued the child, it was unlikely that she would give up just based on Noah's one-sided words. Even if she disliked Joseph, she would at least clarify things with Vanya.

"Really? You finally noticed something’s fishy?" Samuel's eyes lit up. "Give me 7 million as a consultation fee and I'll continue analyzing the case for you."

Gabriel grinned. "I'll give you a discount, 6 million dollars. I can analyze the case too, and I'm equally as good as Sam."

Birds of a feather flock together, after all, meaning that these men were as intelligent as the next. It was just that Samuel used his brain on cracking legal cases while Gabriel used his in more…personal pursuits.

Joseph side-eyed his two friends, his cold gaze chilling the atmosphere. It was clear that their attempt at lightening the mood had failed. Seeing his reaction, they wisely cut the crap and returned to the topic at hand. "So, what's your plan?"

Chloe and Noah's situation was unique. The former, although possessing blood ties to the Sullivans, had only recently returned to the family fold. The latter had no blood ties to the family, but he did have a deep relationship with the Sullivans. If Desmond were to interfere, no one had any idea who he would side with.

"I have a three-part plan," Joseph said with determination. He stood as straight as a soldier at attention, his expression solemn. Those who knew him well could easily sense he was anxious.

"If you need our help, just say the word," Gabriel said in a serious manner.

"Not for now." Joseph pulled out his phone and dialed Vince’s number. "I’m giving you an address. Find Zoelle and ask her about what happened between Noah and Chloe last night. If she refuses to say, figure out a way to bring her to me. Worst case scenario, take back the cajoper we gave. I’m sure she'll compromise then."

He had already sent the herbs but Otto had yet to agree, so he had not taken them back. Furthermore, Chloe was with Zoelle apart from the time she was with him last night, so Zoelle should notice if there was anything unusual yesterday.

Joseph then called Lucas in and ordered, "Have Emily go to the Sullivan manor and ask for Chloe. Tell her that Chloe might be in danger."

"Yes, sir." Lucas nodded and immediately went out to look for Emily. Fortunately, he knew her home address. She might not answer his call otherwise since it was currently the middle of the night.