Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 113 Playing Hard to Get

“Why are you looking at me like that?” Chloe asked, unable to comprehend his

gaze.

“I believe I’ve warned you more than once to stay away from men of questionable character,” Joseph said.

“He’s my friend,” Chloe retorted, feeling a bit displeased.

“You’re not just an individual anymore. You’re my wife, and you represent not only yourself but also the Whitmans and Fairlight,” Joseph said sternly.

Chloe felt a shiver run down her spine. She lowered her head and weakly responded, “You now acknowledge me as the Whitmans’ daughter-in-law? Why didn’t you tell me that before? Were you afraid I was after your family’s wealth?”

“Have I ever hidden anything from you or deliberately kept you uninformed?” Joseph replied with displeasure.

‘It was your own stupidity for not realizing it.’

“Well… You didn’t…”

Joseph snorted with an air of arrogance and said, “Act within your capabilities, and don’t go overboard. Can you find a better place than Fairlight?”

‘Can you find a man better than me?”

which made her feel worried. Before, she had tried to please Joseph because she believed he was Jake’s. uncle, but now he had

destined to be

and there’s no need for further explanation. I’ll consider today as

skipped a beat. “That’s

upon yourself.” He sneered.

I’m just asking, but is it possible for us to terminate the contract now?”

and his eyes narrowed. Rising to his feet, he took a

with her, yet she did not

pressed against the chilling wall, leaving her with no room for escape. She gazed at the man standing just inches away from her.

began to pound uncontrollably.

him any favors. Nervously, she stammered, “Can we terminate.

she could finish her sentence, Joseph pinned her against the wall. Startled, she looked at the man before her and said, “Don’t get angry, I was just joking. I was just trying to

his imposing figure, Joseph loomed over her and cast

you playing hard

downward.

her nose. “You caught me. Well, it seems like I’ll never win your heart

was to pacify Joseph. His reaction had made it

contract termination again.

with an enraged Joseph was simply