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?”

recall what Emily had said, which made her feel worried. Before, she had tried to please Joseph because she believed

I destined to be

further explanation. I’ll consider today as

beat.

brought it upon

moment, Chloe cautiously asked, “Well, I’m just asking,

narrowed. Rising to his feet, he took a step closer to Chloe and demanded, “Say that again?”

did not appreciate it. Everything had its limit, including his patience.

Chloe felt her back forcefully pressed against 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

heart began to pound

not want to owe him any favors. Nervously, she stammered, “Can we

Startled, she looked at the man before her and said, “Don’t get angry, I was just joking. I was just

his imposing figure, Joseph loomed over her and cast

hard to

downward.

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

was to pacify Joseph. His reaction had made it

contract termination again.

with an enraged Joseph