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?"

She watched Lisa like she was a clown. "I've heard that the more guilty and afraid a person is, the louder they bark.

calling me a dog? It seems I need to teach you a lesson today, or you won't know your

A flash of lethal intent crossed Chloe's eyes. But then, Chloe noticed a figure

for Chloe's cheek landed on her shoulder instead.

did I do to deserve this? I just got back, and you

on the stair railing, looking as frail and

I'll play

like it was

her head buzz. She had sensed the murderous intent in Chloe's eyes just moments ago, and now Chloe was acting all weak and innocent. But Lisa didn't care;

Lisa, what are

turned around to see Jacob and Leah standing at the top of the stairs, looking down at

the one who tried to hit me

"We saw everything. I've told you many times that Chloe is part

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

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