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?"

deepened, her eyes showing nothing but contempt. She watched Lisa like she was a clown. "I've heard that the more guilty and afraid a person is, the louder they bark. And dogs, well, they do the

"Chloe, you're calling me a dog? It seems I need to teach

Chloe, but Chloe caught her wrist. A flash of lethal intent crossed Chloe's eyes. But then, Chloe noticed a

wrist throbbed in pain, throwing her off balance. The slap intended for Chloe's cheek landed on her shoulder instead. Chloe took the opportunity

what did I do to deserve this? I just got

demeanor, leaning on the stair railing, looking

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

like it was about

making her head buzz. She had sensed the murderous intent in Chloe's eyes just moments ago, and now Chloe

what are

to see Jacob and Leah standing at the top of the

she's faking it. She was the

times that Chloe is part of the family, and she is your sister. You cannot treat her like

hadn't even hit Chloe, but her

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