Chapter 73



"Is there something you think I should know?" Chloe asked, her lips curving into a smirk that wasn't quite a smile.

Lisa's heart skipped a beat, but she kept her face stern. She couldn't stand Chloe's naturally composed, superior demeanor. It was as if she was born to be above everyone else.

"Chloe, right now, you're just a stray dog the Meadows family took in. You'd better know your place. As you know, a dog that bites its master won't live to see another day."

Lisa's voice was dripping with threats. She wanted Chloe to understand that no matter what she knew, she'd be signing her own death warrant if she dared to speak up.

Chloe, however, chuckled lightly. "Won't live to see another day? You think you can manage that?"

Lisa was livid. "Chloe, what are you so arrogant about? You've lost everything. Lucas doesn't want you. He's living with his mistress and won't even look at you. Your parents don't want you, your husband despises you, and you've lost your job. How are you any different from a homeless beggar? And yet, you are here to challenge me? What are you even worth?"

her eyes showing nothing but contempt. She watched Lisa like she was a clown. "I've heard that the more guilty and afraid a

me a dog? It seems

raised her hand to slap Chloe, but Chloe caught her wrist. A flash of lethal intent crossed Chloe's eyes. But then, Chloe noticed a figure at the top of the stairs. She squeezed Lisa's wrist hard and then let

pain, throwing her off balance. The slap intended for Chloe's cheek landed on her shoulder

to deserve this? I just got

her aggressive demeanor, leaning on the stair railing, looking as frail and delicate as a

think I'm a schemer? Fine, I'll play the part.' Chloe

felt like

moments ago, and

what are

see Jacob and Leah standing at

She was the one who

you many times that Chloe is part of the family,

fuming inside. Chloe was clearly pretending. She hadn't even hit Chloe, but

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