Chapter 290: Conspiracy
Nina Sinclair looked at the cowardly man before her and felt an overwhelming urge to slap him across the face.
But Joseph Shaw was her only support now. No matter how foolish she might be, she wasn’t stupid enough to offend her meal ticket.
So, she feigned innocence and brushed her body against Joseph Shaw’s leg. The man instantly tensed up, his mind racing with lust.
"Actually... we don’t have to do it ourselves."
Joseph Shaw’s eyes lit up the moment he heard that.
"What other way is there?"
He had suffered at Chloe Sinclair’s hands before, and now, more than anyone, he wanted to see her miserable.
Nina Sinclair’s confident demeanor immediately piqued his interest.
"The thing is, we don’t need to get our own hands dirty to take care of Chloe Sinclair."
Seeing Joseph Shaw take the bait, Nina Sinclair beckoned him closer.
Joseph Shaw understood immediately. With a sly grin, he leaned in.
Nina Sinclair was filled with disgust, but she still lowered her head and whispered her plan.
"We can..."
As Nina Sinclair whispered in his ear, she pulled away in disgust the moment she finished. "Darling, do you understand what I mean?"
Joseph Shaw nodded eagerly, his eyes filled with approval. "Baby, you’re a genius! I refuse to believe Chloe Sinclair can keep living this peaceful life once she’s under the pressure of public opinion!"
...
Chloe Sinclair had been living a rather peaceful life lately.
Jasper Shaw made time to come over and cook for her almost every day.
There were no romantic bouquets or touching sweet nothings between them. Their life was simple and quiet—less like a dating couple and more like a husband and wife.
When Ian Winters saw how his own CEO had somehow sorted out the major life event of finding a partner, he was so shocked watching their interactions that his jaw dropped.
"Assistant Winters, have you had breakfast yet? If not, please, join us."
As soon as Chloe Sinclair came out, she saw Ian Winters sitting with his back ramrod straight, staring at the blank television screen in front of him. He just sat there, looking prim and proper.
Ian Winters was about to accept, but then he saw Jasper Shaw walk out of the kitchen wearing a pink apron. The words on the tip of his tongue changed instantly. "No, thank you! I already ate before I came over. I’ll just wait for the boss in the car."
With that, he bolted like a startled rabbit.
Chloe Sinclair turned her head, exasperated. "Jasper Shaw, how many times has this happened? What’s wrong with letting Ian Winters try your breakfast just once?"
A flicker of emotion crossed Jasper Shaw’s eyes, and he looked rather put-upon.
"I only made enough for two."
’If I gave some away, Chloe wouldn’t get to eat her fill.’
’Besides, who the hell brings a third wheel to a meal?’
Seeing that Chloe Sinclair was still a little upset, Jasper Shaw could only relent. "Don’t be angry. I’ll give him a raise when we get back to the office."
Only then did Chloe Sinclair’s expression soften.
She couldn’t help but add, "Ian Winters is very loyal to you. Stop threatening to dock his pay all the time. It’s easy for you—you’ve got a girlfriend, but he still doesn’t!"
’She remembered that in her past life, Ian Winters was still unmarried at forty.’
Far from being annoyed by Chloe Sinclair’s lecture, Jasper Shaw found himself thoroughly enjoying it.
When she was done, Jasper Shaw handed her a glass of milk and said gently, "There, there. You must be thirsty after all that talking. Have some milk to soothe your throat."
Chloe Sinclair glanced at him, feeling like she had just punched a fistful of cotton. She was both exasperated and helpless.
Seeing this, Jasper Shaw immediately added, "Work has been hectic at the company, so Ian really needs to stay and help out. I promise I’ll give him a vacation once things settle down."
As he spoke, a bowl of congee and several steamed buns appeared in front of Chloe Sinclair.
Jasper Shaw handed her a pair of chopsticks. "It’s my first time making these buns. Care to try?"
Chloe Sinclair didn’t stand on ceremony. She picked up a bun with her chopsticks and placed it on Jasper Shaw’s plate first.
Then, she picked up another one for herself.
"Delicious."
Chloe Sinclair took a bite, only to be immediately scalded by the piping-hot bun.