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?”

was completely at a loss. She could not help but recall what Emily had said, which made her feel worried. Before, she

to be unable to

no need for further explanation. I’ll consider today as an

beat. “That’s a

it upon yourself.” He sneered.

hesitating for a moment, Chloe cautiously asked, “Well, I’m just asking, but is it possible for us to terminate the contract now?”

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

did not appreciate it.

the chilling wall, leaving her with no room for escape. She gazed at the man standing just inches away from her. His gaze was sharp, and his handsome face remained devoid

heart began to pound

any

could finish her sentence, Joseph pinned her against the wall. Startled, she looked at the man before her and said, “Don’t

imposing figure, Joseph loomed over her

you playing hard to

downward.

caught me. Well, it seems like I’ll never win your

words. However, her immediate concern was to pacify Joseph. His reaction had made it clear that she could not bring up the

contract termination again.

with an enraged Joseph was simply too