On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 62: The Big Boss is Hard to Please

Chloe Sterling slowly walked over.

Looking at the girl’s face, Jasper Lockwood’s lips curled slightly. "So this is why no one could find you."

"Mhm," Chloe Sterling said. "How does it feel? Does it feel like you have a new wife?"

"No. I know it’s you."

Chloe Sterling chuckled. "I’m heading to the Lancaster Family’s home."

"Alright. Go on, but come back soon."

A driver took Chloe Sterling to the Lancaster estate.

Jasper Lockwood didn’t stay idle either. He took his subordinates to inspect one of their projects.

The project manager, President Carter, led a group of employees to greet him at the entrance. Some of the female staff members had eyes full of anticipation.

Soon, Jasper Lockwood’s tall, handsome figure appeared, followed by a retinue of subordinates and bodyguards, exuding a powerful and imposing aura.

The female employees’ eyes lit up, and they eagerly tried to move forward, hoping the big boss would spare them a glance. If one of them caught his eye, even if she didn’t strike it rich, a night of passion with a cold, handsome god like him would be a dream come true.

But this big boss was far too aloof. His indifferent gaze never lingered on any woman’s face. Surrounded by President Carter and a few other senior managers, he walked into the office.

Jasper Lockwood sat at the office desk.

President Carter and the other managers stood stiffly, taking turns to report on their work progress.

A moment later, a female assistant walked in carrying a cup of coffee. She had a sultry figure clad in a form-fitting dress and a bewitching face.

"President Lockwood, your coffee." The female assistant walked to the desk and set down the coffee. Her voice was coquettish, and her foxy eyes were constantly trying to charm Jasper Lockwood.

But Jasper Lockwood didn’t even spare her a glance.

Unwilling to give up, the woman tried again. "President Lockwood, would you like to see if the taste is to your liking? If you don’t like it, I can..."

"Get out!" Jasper Lockwood cut her off coldly.

The woman jumped in fright and glanced at President Carter.

President Carter gave her a look. The woman replied, "Yes," and left, feeling resentful.

Jasper Lockwood’s sharp gaze landed on President Carter. His voice was icy. "If you ever pull these useless tricks again, get the hell out!"

President Carter broke out in a cold sweat. "Yes, President Lockwood. I’m sorry."

After inspecting the work and giving a few more instructions, Jasper Lockwood finally left.

President Carter finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he was bewildered. He muttered to himself, "President Lockwood didn’t even look at such a beautiful woman. What’s with him?"

The beautiful assistant said, "President Lockwood probably doesn’t like the bewitching type. I think a man like him would prefer someone more pure and innocent."

President Carter snapped irritably, "Why didn’t you say so earlier!"

The female assistant looked innocent. "You didn’t tell me before, either."

’No man dislikes a beautiful woman. If he doesn’t like one, it just means she wasn’t his type.’ After a moment of thought, President Carter added, "Go find two beautiful women with a pure and innocent look."

"Alright."

"Our work is meticulous and there aren’t any problems, but this big boss is too hard to please. If we accidentally do something that displeases him, we need a way to cool him down."

After leaving the company site, Jasper Lockwood went straight back to the villa.

Chloe Sterling didn’t return until evening.

"How did it go?" Jasper Lockwood asked.

Chloe Sterling picked up a glass of water from the table, took a sip, and then said, "No major issues. I prescribed some medicine for Old Mrs. Lancaster and told her to take it for three days so we can observe her condition."

After speaking, she put down the glass. "I’m hungry. Let’s go out to eat. There’s a restaurant nearby that has good food."

"You’ve been there before?"

"Mhm, I’ve eaten there before."

"With whom?"

Chloe Sterling: ".....A friend of mine. The baby’s mother."

That was true. Jean Kensington had also lived nearby when she was in Country E.

Jasper Lockwood cleared his throat. "Alright." He paused, looking at her unfamiliar face, and then added, "Do you want to take off your makeup?"

Chloe Sterling chuckled. "You know it’s me, don’t you? So you don’t feel anything at all?"

"But I don’t want to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings. I don’t want people thinking I’m constantly changing women."

Chloe Sterling raised an eyebrow. "You’re worried people will call you a player?"

"No. I want them to know that you’re the only one by my side."

After a few seconds’ pause, Chloe Sterling stood up. "I’ll go take it off. I’ll be down in a minute."

Ten minutes later, Chloe Sterling came downstairs with her makeup removed and in a change of clothes.

The two of them left together and went to the nearby restaurant.

News that Lynn Chester had appeared at the Lancaster family’s home in Country E quickly spread far and wide.

「Imperial, Crestfall.」

Silas Coldwell shot up from the sofa. "What! She went to Country E? When did she go?"

"The news came from the Lancaster family this evening. She must have gone within the last day or two."

"No shit! She was still in Crestfall the day before yesterday, so of course it was in the last day or two! I’m asking for the specific time!"

"I’ll go investigate right away."

"Wait!" Silas Coldwell sat back down. "Forget it. If she went, she went. She won’t be there more than a few days, so she’ll be back. We can talk about it when she returns." He paused, then added, "Go check on Jasper Lockwood’s whereabouts. See if he went with her."

"Yes, sir."

The subordinate returned quickly to report. "Boss, Jasper Lockwood is indeed out of the country. He must have gone to Country E with Miss Chester."

Silas Coldwell scoffed. "He’s certainly keeping a close watch on her."

"Boss, are we really halting the plan against the Lockwood Group?" the subordinate asked.

Silas Coldwell took a drag from his cigarette. "Halt it for now. I promised her, after all. But if someone else happens to stir up trouble around this time, it will have nothing to do with us."

The subordinate froze for a second, then understanding dawned on him. "I understand, Boss."

「The Sinclair Residence.」

Phoebe Sinclair stared at her phone screen. The photos and messages she’d received were all useless.

Chloe Sterling had no romantic connection whatsoever with the martial arts gym owner, Chase Langdon.

’Right. Now that she’s latched onto Jasper Lockwood, why would that woman even look at some small-time gym owner?’

’Since I can’t find any dirt on her, it looks like I’ll have to think of something else.’

Phoebe Sinclair’s thoughts turned to Silas Coldwell again, and the assassination services he had once mentioned. ’Of course, I can’t get my own hands dirty with Chloe Sterling—Jasper Lockwood would never forgive me for that. I have to use someone else, and the most suitable person is Silas Coldwell.’

’Silas Coldwell has a grudge against Jasper Lockwood. A monster like him is ruthless. If Chloe Sterling falls into his hands, she’ll be skinned alive, if not killed.’

’But what could I use to make that monster go after Chloe Sterling?’

After thinking for a long time, Phoebe Sinclair finally came up with an idea, and a smirk spread across her lips.

’Chloe Sterling, prepare to die.’

Seeing that it was getting late, Phoebe Sinclair decided to go to the hotel tomorrow and "accidentally" run into Silas Coldwell.

...

The weather in Country E was still quite warm.

The night breeze felt very comfortable against the skin.

After dinner, Chloe Sterling and Jasper Lockwood decided not to take the car, walking back instead.

Henry Chamberlain and the bodyguards followed behind in the car.

A woman of about fifty walking toward them noticed Chloe Sterling and immediately spoke up. "Miss Chester! It really is you!"

"Auntie Vera!" Chloe Sterling stared at the woman in astonishment.

The woman was the housekeeper at Silas Coldwell’s home. She walked quickly over to Chloe Sterling and said happily, "When did you return to Country E? Mr. Coldwell went to look for you, did you know?"

Chloe Sterling: "..."