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?”

feel worried. Before, she had tried to please Joseph because she believed he

I destined to be unable to leave

in explicit detail. We’re all adults, and there’s no need for further explanation. I’ll consider today as an unauthorized absence, and the penalty

heart skipped a beat.

brought it upon yourself.” He

cautiously asked, “Well, I’m just asking, but is it possible for us to terminate the contract

face sank and his eyes narrowed. Rising to his feet, he

very patient with her, yet she did not appreciate it. Everything had its limit, including

second, 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

heart began to pound

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

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

Joseph loomed over her and cast his

playing hard

downward.

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

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

contract termination again.

an enraged Joseph was simply too