There was a pause on the other end of the line before Benjamin angrily rebuked, “When did I ever ask you to sleep with him? If you can’t handle the project, don’t make excuses to avoid responsibility!”

Chloe frowned and replied, “I didn’t. He was the one who touched me—”

“We’ve been working on this project for a whole year, and you ruined it at the last moment. Your irresponsible behavior has caused the company significant losses!”

“It’s not my fault! If you don’t believe me, you can check the surveillance cameras in the building.”

“That’s enough! No more excuses. Either you take responsibility for the company’s losses or you apologize to Mr. Lionel and beg him to sign the contract. This is your last chance!”

With that, Benjamin hung up the phone, leaving only the sound of the cold, mechanical dial tone in Chloe’s ear.

Chloe looked at her phone screen, which displayed the word “Dad,” and fell silent. She stood frozen to the spot until a car horn blared out from behind her and she snapped back to reality. She silently moved aside to make way and murmured an apology under her breath.

At this moment, Nathan came out and saw Chloe standing at the crossroads. Through the rearview mirror, he noticed that Joseph, who was sitting in the back seat, was also looking in Chloe’s direction.

He hesitated for a moment before asking, “Should we give her a ride?”

habitually rolled down the window, letting in the cool breeze. His thin lips parted, and just as he

and disappointment on her face instantly

Nathan stomped on the brake and burst out

he said they weren’t

as he warned Chloe,

the car window and looking at him pitifully. “Can you please drive me home? It’s difficult to get a cab from here.”

cabs passing by were required to stop at the underground parking lot, and she did not want to go back there.

silently looked into her teary eyes and, after a moment, calmly withdrew his

smile appeared on Chloe’s

person sitting in the front seat was not the same

name’s Nathan Reese,” Nathan introduced himself.

Chloe politely responded, “Hello, I’m

seat remained silent, and Nathan also wisely kept his mouth

the temperature in the car was comfortable. Soon, Chloe arrived at her destination. Since she was not sure if Nathan knew about

departing figure thoughtfully and asked, “Joe, do you live in the same neighborhood? It seems that you two

talkative today.”

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