Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 168

Chapter 168 Chloe’s Death Rests on Your Shoulders

‘It’s over. I’m going to die. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“This must be Jane’s doing, that f*cking crazy woman!!

The idea of taking someone’s life for the sake of a man was unfathomable.

The water was icy cold but Chloe’s body was not numb yet, indicating she has not been submerged for long. However, the water level had already risen to her waist, indicating a rapid increase.

If Joseph could become aware of her predicament immediately, there might still be a chance of survival. Otherwise, she was undoubtedly doomed

After a bout of crying, Chloe forced herself to calm down. She refused to surrender

very end. Her life belonged to her, and she was far from ready to let it go.

Sniffing and with a voice choked with sobs, she shouted as loudly as she could, “H-Help! Is anyone there?!

“I’m in the water. If you can hear me, please save me!”

Silence greeted her. The sound of water, intermingled with echoes, echoed throughout the expansive reservoir, enveloping the surroundings in an eerie atmosphere.

Chloe dared not look down, fearing that something horrifying might emerge from the depths of the water. Her face turned pale from the cold, and her entire body quivered uncontrollably Yet, she persisted, desperately calling out for help, clinging to the hope of a miracle

In a mere fifteen minutes, the water level had reached Chloe’s neck, intermittently splash over and leaving her gasping for air. Her lips turned a shade of purple, her hair chung to face, and her body grew numb from the chilling cold. Just as consciousness returned to her, ominous darkness descended upon her.

Was this truly the end? Was she destined to die here?

But she had a court case in a couple of days, and she could not bear the thought of leaving the dowry her mother left her unretrieved. Even if she died, she was determined not to let the Johnsons benefit from it.

And then there was the matter of the lawyer Joseph had assisted her in finding, the exorbitant legal fees she still owed him weighed heavily on her conscience. She refused to die while still owing him. Facing the prospect of life and death, Chloe’s survival instinct kickest in,

compelling her to persevere.

“She’s over there!”

Another voice echoed through the empty reservoir, breaking the silence chloe gathered her

strength and followed the sound with her gaze, her focus sharpening. When she saw the person clearly, her eyes widened in disbelief.

‘Why is he here?’

In an instant, her flickering will to survive vanished, replaced by a wave of despair that crashed against her like a torrent, leaving her heart as lifeless as ashes.

At ten minutes to eight at night, Joseph arrived at the reservoir, only to find that the floodgate had already been closed. The vast expanse of the reservoir stretched out before him, spanning an

estimated area of So square miles. The true depth of the reservoir remained a matter of imagination.

Jane observed the reservoir, noting how the water had completely engulfed the pillar.

“See that? I tied her over there. She has likely drowned by now. You can’t even see the top of her head,” she declared, cackling maniacally as she pointed to the center of the reservoir. “You refused to be with me upon my request, and this is the consequence! Joseph, Chloe’s death rests on your shoulders!”

Joseph was drenched in a cold sweat, an inexplicable sense of fear threatening to burst from his chest. He fixed his gaze on the floodgate, his voice trembling as he muttered, “Who closed it?”

In the recorded video, the floodgate was clearly open. The reservoir staff shook their heads in confusion and stated, “It wasn’t done by our people.”

Joseph scanned his surroundings but found no one in sight. ‘Did someone manage to rescue Chloe?’

“Lucas, gather a few people and search the area surrounding the reservoir. Those who are skilled swimmers, come with me,” said Joseph, his voice filled with determination. He loosened the tie around his neck, preparing for the task ahead.

Lucas was shocked by Joseph’s words and hurriedly attempted to dissuade him. “Sir, you can’t go down there. It’s too dangerous-”

“Chloe is in even more danger!” Joseph growled, his forehead veins bulging. “Hurry. We can’t waste any more time!”

Every passing second diminished Chloe’s chances of survival.

“No, you can’t go! Why would you sacrifice yourself for that wretched woman?!” Jane’s voice turned frantic as she clung to his thighs.

“Yeah, you can’t go. Look, I’m perfectly fine,” came a soft, trembling voice from behind, betraying the cold that enveloped the speaker.