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?”

man

recall what Emily had said, which made her feel worried. Before, she had tried to please Joseph because she believed he

be unable to leave him?”

no need for further explanation. I’ll

a beat. “That’s

it upon yourself.” He sneered.

a moment, Chloe cautiously asked, “Well, I’m just asking,

face sank and his eyes narrowed. Rising to his feet, he took a step closer to Chloe and

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

wall, leaving her with no room for escape. She gazed at the man standing just

to pound

him any favors.

Joseph pinned her against the wall. Startled, she looked at the man before her and said, “Don’t get angry, I

loomed over her

hard to get?”

downward.

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

Joseph.

contract termination again.

Joseph

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