Chapter 1300

“Sure, if you end up not backing us, it’s cool. Damon and I won’t exactly be starving

Presley was so pissed off that his eyes were practically bulging out of his head, huffing, and puffing at Chloe. “You really are one stubborn piece of work.”

Chloe grinned. “I think ‘stubborn‘ might be a better fit for you.”

“If you’re hell–bent on this, don’t blame me for not showing any mercy to Damon!”

Chloe sighed. “That’s a shame, Presley. Our chat today was a total waste of time. I did my best to try and salvage things, but if that’s how it is, I’ll get out of your hair. Take care of yourself.”

With that, she turned, heading for the study door.

But before she could even reach the door, there was a knock, and Marina’s voice echoed from the other side. “Presley, Ms. Wendy is here.”

Chloe raised an eyebrow, talk about perfect timing.

“Let her in!” Presley grumbled. He needed someone to blow off some steam on.

As soon as he finished speaking, the study door was flung open, and Wendy’s slender figure appeared in the doorway, a faint smile on her face. “Presley…Chloe? You’re here too.”

Chloe smiled at her. “What a coincidence.”

involuntarily landed on Chloe’s stomach.

sophisticated and stylish, but something seemed off. Wendy frowned, her gaze finally landing on the

filled with anxiety. She bit her lip. “Chloe, your outfit today…it’s

looked at her quietly for a moment. “Really?” she looked down and adjusted her coat belt. “I think my shoes are prettier.”

flats on

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further. Her hands were tucked in her coat pockets, and she

departure made Wendy even more anxious. On the way here, she had asked Addie a few questions, but Addie’s reaction made her feel like Addie was clueless. If Addie knew, there would be no reason to keep it from

help but want to confirm, especially seeing Chloe wearing flats today, which made

nervous.

away by Yasmine and hadn’t returned to the Harper family for days, but

a while now, and her father had also told her that this

marry her. But if Chloe was really pregnant and was using the baby as a bargaining chip, even Presley wouldn’t of help then. Her mind was a mess; she

while, she finally spoke up, smiling at Presley. “Why did Chloe come back today?

expression instantly became complicated, but there was no joy to be seen. “I don’t want

you need

lot, thanks for taking care of me before. I was free today, so I thought I’d come to check on you… Ah, Presley, hold on a sec, I left something in

responded indifferently, and Wendy had already quickly turned

was walking slowly, and when Wendy ran out, she caught up

back, Chloe moved to one side, smiling at her. “Ms.

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