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?”

said, which made her feel worried. Before, she had tried to please Joseph

Am I destined to be

no need for further explanation. I’ll consider today

a beat.

upon

cautiously asked, “Well, I’m just asking, but

sank and his eyes narrowed. Rising to his feet, he took a step closer to Chloe and demanded, “Say that

her, yet she did not appreciate it.

leaving her with no room for escape. She gazed at the man standing just inches away from her. His gaze

heart began to

any favors. Nervously,

at the man before her and said, “Don’t get

figure, Joseph loomed over her and cast his gaze

hard to get?”

downward.

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

felt rather embarrassed after uttering those words. However, her immediate concern was to pacify Joseph. His reaction had made it clear that she could

contract termination again.

Joseph was simply too frightening!