Over the years, Joseph firmly believed that Chloe was still alive. He never gave up on his investigation into Chloe and the fire incident, but Lucas was unsure of the results of the investigation.
There was one thing. Joseph had discovered Xavia in the surveillance footage of that incident, which added further cracks to their already strained relationship.
"Yes, it was her," Jasper replied resolutely.
Lucas, without a second thought, turned around and knocked on the door of the meeting room.
*
By the time Joseph reached the hospital, Chloe had already left. Not bothered to search for her, he went straight to the surveillance room. After adjusting the timeline on the computer, a woman appeared on the screen. His gaze glued to her as a wave of emotion overwhelmed him.
In the video, Chloe sported a short hairdo and a pencil dress. The sleek leather jacket over her shoulders accentuated her exquisite and alluring figure. She exuded a blend of charm and elegance that captivated those around her, and her makeup-free skin was smooth and fair like that of a young woman.
Lucas' jaw dropped as he exclaimed, "Ms. Chloe is really alive!”
Then who was the person that had died in the operating room that night?
"Check all the recent international flights," Joseph commanded in a deep voice.
"Okay, sir," Lucas quickly responded, "By the way, will you be attending the Walker party tonight?”
At 7 in the evening, the Royal Hotel was filled with people from all walks of life. They had come to extend their blessings to the Walker family. The union between the princess of the royal family and the eldest son of the Walkers, Quentin Walker, had greatly boosted the Walker family’s prestige. This caused the guests to shower the Walkers with a constant stream of flattery and compliments.
Chloe and Noah walked arm-in-arm, presenting themselves as the representatives of the Sullivan family in congratulating the Walkers on this joyous occasion. As they ascended the stairs, Noah gently lifted Chloe's dress out of her way to avoid her from tripping.
Tonight was Noah’s first public appearance since returning to the country. His presence quickly caught the attention of many, but people's focus soon shifted to the woman walking next to him. She wore a red custom-made gown that accentuated her alluring figure. Her shoulder-length hair framed her delicate collarbones and her face was truly mesmerizing, radiating a beauty that was beyond comparison.
Everyone wondered when such a beautiful woman had emerged in Docwood. All the make male guests were utterly captivated, exchanging whispers about the identity of the mysterious woman.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd recognized her and exclaimed, "That’s Chloe Johnson! The woman who was killed in that hospital fire five years ago!"
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