On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 127: Personally Cooking Soup

The Lockwood Residence.

Chloe Sterling picked up a medical text and sat on the living room sofa to read.

Time ticked by, and soon it was evening. The butler came over to ask her what she wanted for dinner.

Chloe Sterling wasn’t hungry yet and didn’t feel like eating. Instead, she asked, "Has Mr. Lockwood said when he’ll be back?"

The butler replied, "No, he hasn’t called either. He might be back late. Perhaps Madam should ask him yourself?"

"No, it’s fine." Chloe Sterling went back to her book. "I’m not hungry yet, so you don’t need to prepare dinner for now."

"Very well." The butler left.

Chloe Sterling’s gaze suddenly drifted from her book to the window. Looking out at the quiet courtyard, she felt a strange sense of loss. ’It’s as if I was waiting for something, only to have that hope dashed.’

Just then, her phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Jasper Lockwood.

Chloe Sterling glanced at the screen, then answered, "Hello."

"Chloe," Jasper Lockwood’s voice came through the phone. "I’m going to be late tonight. You don’t have to wait up for me."

Chloe Sterling’s fingers tightened slightly around her phone. She paused before saying, "Okay, I understand."

"I have to go then."

"Mm."

The call ended in less than a minute.

Chloe Sterling tossed her phone onto the coffee table and tried to continue reading her medical text, but her mind kept wandering. After a while, she abruptly snapped the book shut and went upstairs.

It was already past eleven at night when Jasper Lockwood returned. Seeing the light on in the study, he walked toward it.

He pushed the door open to find Chloe Sterling in the study. She was sitting at the desk, her eyes fixed on the computer screen. When she heard the door, her gaze shifted to him.

"Jasper Lockwood, you’re just getting back?"

"Why aren’t you asleep yet?"

They spoke at the same time. Jasper Lockwood strode in, the strong smell of alcohol clinging to him.

"You’ve been drinking." Chloe Sterling stood up. She looked at his handsome face; his dark, almond-shaped eyes were a little unfocused. He had clearly had a lot to drink and was slightly drunk.

"Yeah, I’ve had a lot of social obligations lately." Jasper Lockwood raised a hand to stroke her fair cheek and asked again, "Why are you still up so late?"

Chloe Sterling: "Not tired."

"Oh." Jasper Lockwood’s thumb gently caressed her face, his voice low and magnetic. "I thought you might be waiting for me. Looks like I was just flattering myself."

Chloe Sterling: "..."

Before she could say anything, Jasper Lockwood’s fingers suddenly slid into her dark hair. His large hand cupped the back of her head, and his lips descended upon hers. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

It wasn’t a scorching kiss like usual, just a brief press of a few seconds before he pulled away.

Jasper Lockwood’s deep eyes gazed at her for a moment before he said softly, "Stop working. Get some rest. Good night."

Chloe Sterling was slightly taken aback, then slowly replied, "You get some rest too. Good night."

They walked out of the study together, heading to their separate rooms.

Chloe Sterling reached her door and put her hand on the knob, but then she paused. Thinking about Jasper Lockwood’s state just now, she let go, turned around, and went downstairs instead of entering her room.

"Madam, why are you down here so late?" the butler asked.

"Mr. Lockwood drank quite a bit. I’m going to make him some sobering-up soup."

"Madam, you can’t possibly go into the kitchen. I’ll have someone prepare it right away."

"No, it’s fine. It’s no trouble." With that, Chloe Sterling headed for the kitchen.

Seeing this, the butler didn’t try to stop her. ’Mr. Lockwood will surely be pleased to have soup made by Madam’s own hands.’

Chloe Sterling worked quickly and efficiently. The sobering-up soup was ready in no time. She ladled a bowl, carried it upstairs, and knocked gently on Jasper Lockwood’s door.

A man’s deep voice sounded from inside the room, "What is it?"

"It’s me. Are you asleep?" Chloe Sterling said.

A moment later, the door opened, and Jasper Lockwood appeared before her, wearing nothing but a bath towel around his waist.

Although she had seen him like this several times, Chloe Sterling still wasn’t used to it and didn’t dare to look directly at him. She averted her gaze and said, "I made some sobering-up soup. Drink it before you go to sleep."

Looking at the bowl in her hands, Jasper Lockwood said, "You went downstairs and made this yourself?"

"Mm." Chloe Sterling kept her head turned, avoiding his gaze.

Seeing this, Jasper Lockwood deliberately teased, "Why won’t you look at me? It’s not like you haven’t seen it before."

Chloe Sterling pressed her lips together. "Are you going to drink it or not?"

"I’ll drink it." Jasper Lockwood took the bowl, his thin lips curving into a slight smile. "Of course, I must drink what *Madam* has personally prepared."

"Just drink it. I’m going back to my room."

Chloe Sterling turned to leave, but Jasper Lockwood suddenly grabbed her arm. "Chloe."

Chloe Sterling stopped and looked back at him. "What is it?"

Jasper Lockwood stared at her for a moment, his lips parting slightly. "Go to sleep early. And stop running around."

"Mm."

Jasper Lockwood slowly released his grip, and Chloe Sterling turned away again.

「The next day.」

Chloe Sterling went to The Medical College.

As she came out of the parking lot, she saw Charles Sterling and Director Xavier.

The two were walking and talking. When Director Xavier noticed Chloe Sterling, he waved to her. "Chloe."

Chloe Sterling walked over to them.

"Director Xavier."

"And this is...?" Charles Sterling asked curiously, looking at Chloe Sterling.

"This is... Chloe," Director Xavier said with a smile. "A student from the lab."

After a pause, Charles Sterling said, "She couldn’t be the exceptionally talented girl you mentioned, could she, Professor?"

"Er... no, it’s not her." Director Xavier said to Chloe Sterling, "Chloe, this is the CEO of Apex Group, Charles Sterling. Mr. Sterling."

"Hello, Mr. Sterling," Chloe Sterling said coolly.

Charles Sterling smiled. "Hello."

"Director Xavier, Mr. Sterling, I’ll let you two talk. I’m heading to the lab." Chloe Sterling did not want to interact with Charles Sterling.

Director Xavier said, "Alright, go on."

Chloe Sterling nodded and walked toward the laboratory building.

Watching the girl’s retreating back, Charles Sterling said, "It is her, isn’t it, Professor?"

Director Xavier: "It’s really not her."

Charles Sterling chuckled. "You can’t fool me. I know it’s her."

Director Xavier laughed helplessly. "You businessmen really have a sharp eye. But you can’t blame me; I have to respect Chloe’s wishes."

Charles Sterling nodded. "I understand. Since she’s unwilling, I won’t force the issue."

As Chloe Sterling walked toward the lab building, Maya Jacobs ran toward her from the side. "Chloe!"

Seeing her, Chloe Sterling stopped to wait.

Maya Jacobs ran up to her, glanced in the direction Director Xavier had gone, and asked curiously, "Was that Charles Sterling from Apex Group just now?"

"Yeah, it was. You know him?" Chloe Sterling asked.

Maya Jacobs said, "Of course I do! He’s another big shot, and he graduated from our medical college. He’s a huge deal."

Chloe Sterling chuckled softly. "You seem to know a lot."

Maya Jacobs said proudly, "But of course! I also know he’s in Crestfall looking for Lynn Chester. It seems the great Boss Chester really is in the city. Why else would so many powerful people flock to Crestfall to find her? I wonder if I’ll ever get the chance in my lifetime to meet the legendary top-level pharmacist."

Chloe Sterling pressed her lips together and said nothing.

Maya Jacobs then muttered to herself, "But I probably won’t get the chance. If all those big shots can’t find her, how could someone like me ever meet her?"