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.”

landed on Chloe’s

sophisticated and stylish, but something seemed off. Wendy frowned, her gaze

looked up at Chloe, her heart filled with anxiety. She bit

for a moment. “Really?” she looked down and adjusted her

to the flats on Chloe’s feet.

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were tucked in her coat pockets, and

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

first, but seeing Chloe, she couldn’t help but want to confirm, especially seeing Chloe wearing flats

nervous.

Chloe had been taken away by Yasmine and hadn’t returned to the Harper family for days, but why would she suddenly return today?

father had also told her that this was pretty much Presley’s last

and was using the baby as a bargaining chip, even Presley wouldn’t of help then. Her mind was a mess;

Presley. “Why did Chloe come back today? Did you

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

you need

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 the car. I’ll go

Wendy had already quickly turned and

walking slowly, and when Wendy ran out, she caught up with her at the

Chloe moved to one side,

if she’d like nothing more than to cut Chloe open and see what was inside. With only the two of them around, Wendy dropped the act. “Why did you come to see

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