Billionaire

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Lisa’s face turned a deep shade of anger. “Chloe you’re really testing my patience.”

“When have I ever done that? You said it yourself.”

Lisa’s already pale face darkened even more. She never imagined Chloe actually knew a designer from QUEEN. It was not just any designer. The person she had just called was likely someone even more influential. But there was no way Lisa would kneel in front of everyone

here.

“I was just joking, and you took it seriously?” Lisa scoffed.

Chloe didn’t respond but just smiled quietly.

Meanwhile, Jacob stood up. He personally poured a glass of champagne for Chloe. “Chloe, you know someone from QUEEN, and you never told your old man?”

Chloe didn’t respond or touch the champagne. Jacob looked a bit awkward but quickly returned to his seat, mumbling to himself, “Right, you were also part of the design world, quite famous actually, and won so many awards. It’s no surprise you know a few big shots.”

Chloe knew exactly what Jacob was hinting at. She spoke calmly, “Mr. Jacob, I left the design world.”

With those words, she drew a clear line. Jacob’s face soured, but he didn’t lash out. Still wearing a smile, he pleaded gently, “Chloe, I know you’re still mad at me. It’s my fault, and I sincerely apologize. Can you forgive me this time?”

Chloe’s tone was even, showing no emotion. “Forgive you, and then represent Belle Époque in Paris, right?”

Chloe laid bare Jacob’s intentions. It was like lifting a veil. His smile froze. Though clearly angry, he still tried to keep his cool. “Hasn’t it always been this way?”

Chloe remained silent. Jacob continued to persuade her, “Besides, the Meadows family’s company is also your company, isn’t it? You’re my daughter. Eventually, you’ll have a share in the Meadows family’s assets. Helping us now is also helping yourself, right?”

This year’s design competition was very important for the company. The Meadows family had made a name for themselves in fashion, becoming famous with the Belle Époque brand. But ever since Chloe stopped designing for Belle Époque, the brand’s reputation had plummeted. The market share had been shrinking year after year, now less than a fifth of its peak. If this continued, Belle Époque would be pushed out of the market.

Moreover, although Chloe hadn’t designed clothes for the company in the past few years, she still competed every year. Her designs always won awards. These were great opportunities for Belle Époque to bounce back and boost its fame. If Chloe refused to participate in this year’s competition, it would be a devastating blow to the brand.

Chloe smirked. Jacob hadn’t spoken like this before. Outwardly, he had claimed she was still

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the lady of the Meadows family, but behind her back, he had told Leah that all the company shares would go to Lisa.

At the time, Chloe didn’t want to fight for the inheritance, thinking that his doing this much was already something. But now she realized that he didn’t kick her out Only because he saw value in her.

Chloe once had grand illusions about familial affection. For everything they did, she would initially find excuses for them, then deceive herself.

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