347 Chapter 347

"Stay for a moment, Chloe. I want to talk to you," Vernon said.

…

Chloe felt that her feet became itchy and wanted to leave as soon as Vernon asked her to stay.

She didn't know what he wanted to talk about, but she didn't want to listen.

Because every time they talked, there would be an agreement that would end badly between them.

'Why can't we just maintain our current status of acting like there's nothing wrong, and pretend we're in a good relationship?' Chloe said in her heart.

She wanted to say it out loud, but knowing Vernon, he'd probably get offended at her for being weak hearted.

She simply didn't want another fight. She was too tired to fight with Vernon, especially when she had problems with Vincent.

…

"Do we really need to?" Chloe asked, hoping she could avoid another conflict and get the rest she needed.

"We do," Vernon nodded solemnly. He needed to address this with Chloe because this was about her safety.

However, Vernon noticed the reluctance on Chloe's face. She looked uncomfortable when he insisted on having a talk together.

He was already annoyed by her reluctance. He was even angry that Chloe would give that kind of expression to him. It made him feel like he had been rejected, even though he did nothing wrong.

But, he had to hold himself, not lashing out at her, or he'd scare her again.

"This is important, Chloe. Don't avoid me," Vernon insisted. His voice was calm yet held so much command in it. Thus, Chloe had to comply despite her reluctance.

"Let me put this in the pantry first," Chloe said while glancing at the tray full of empty plates in her hand.

"Okay."

Chloe left the CEO's office and breathed in relief. She walked past Diamond, who was busy working in front of the computer.

After she put the empty plates in the kitchen sink, she returned to Vernon.

She stood in front of the CEO's office door, still trying to muster up some courage before she had to fight with Vernon again.

'This is torture…' she thought. 'I don't want to argue with him. I don't want to get hurt….'

Diamond noticed her homegirl standing in front of the door with a wry look. Thus she turned her chair to face her and asked, "What's wrong gurl?"

"Ah— Diamond, it's… nothing."

"Oh come on, do we need to do this again?" Diamond rolled her eyes. "Just tell me what's wrong, gurl. You know I'm always here to help you."

After a moment of consideration, Chloe decided to open her mouth, "Um… it's about Vernon…."

"And what did he do this time?" Diamond was ready to throw hands in case her boss hurt her best friend again. She didn't know what that asshat's problem was, but whenever he opened his mouth to talk with Chloe, he'd always say something wrong that would end up hurting her.

"H—He didn't do anything. But… he said he wants to talk with me…." Chloe replied. She sighed, full of woe. "I'm afraid that we'll fight again."

"Oh, that—" Diamond stopped right before she ran over her mouth. She was about to say that her boss wanted to talk about her meeting with Maria since it was an important topic that couldn't just be brushed off like usual.

But she knew that was her boss' right to talk, so she had to keep it to herself.

"Gurl— Chloe, you don't to be afraid," Diamond assured. "Just relax and listen to what Mr. Phoenix Gray say to you, it's for your own safety."

"For my own safety?" Chloe was surprised, and her mind instantly suspected that Diamond must've known something about her meeting with Maria.

Because Chloe was nowhere near danger before she met with that old hag today.

'Did the meeting get leaked? Or maybe Maria herself informed Vincent and perhaps… Vernon about our meeting.'

Chloe became nervous instantly, 'Oh no, did I get discovered? I don't want Vincent to know that I've been hiding under Vernon's protection the whole time. If Vincent has discovered this, then Vernon might not be safe anymore. Vincent will definitely hunt him down.'

Chloe was now plagued with a different kind of fear. She wasn't scared of fighting with Vernon anymore, but she was scared of Vernon's safety.

She didn't mind if Vincent would beat the shit out of her for 'running away.' After all, Chloe was used to it.

But if she involved Vernon in this, to the point that Vernon might be in danger, she would rather give herself to Vincent.

"T—Thank you, Diamond. I will keep that in mind," Chloe replied nervously.

"Okay, goodluck, homegirl!" Diamond got up and opened the CEO's office door for her.

Chloe swallowed her saliva hard. She didn't know what awaited her. She might have to leave right after this, but if that was for the safety of Vernon, then she didn't mind.

The only problem in her mind was Mackie.

She didn't know what to do if she ended up homeless with her daughter again.

'Let's think about that later, Chloe. You have to face Vernon first and address the problem.'

Chloe walked in and saw Vernon still sitting in the same spot. He was still slumping on the sofa like a waste, which baffled her, 'How could Vernon act so unconcerned when his whole life is on the line? Doesn't he realize that his Big brother will chew him up after this?'

Vernon saw his beloved walk in, looking nervous as always. He quickly sat straight and pointed at the chair directly facing the sofa, so they could have a serious conversation about this.

Chloe sat on the seat slowly and lowered her head as soon as Vernon stared straight at her.

She was overtaken by guilt and wouldn't be able to forgive herself if something happened to Vernon.

Vernon's brow creased as he noticed the nervousness, "I haven't started talking and you're already lowering your head. Am I really that scary to you?"