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.”

involuntarily landed on Chloe’s stomach.

seemed off. Wendy frowned, her gaze finally

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

looked at her quietly for a moment. “Really?” she looked down and adjusted her coat belt. “I think

gaze returned to the flats on Chloe’s

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in her

Addie a few questions, but Addie’s reaction made her feel like Addie was clueless. If Addie knew, there would be no reason to

Chloe, she couldn’t help but

nervous.

away by Yasmine and hadn’t returned to the Harper family for days, but why would she suddenly return today? Was it to report good news to Presley?

while now, and her father had also told her that this was pretty

if Chloe was really pregnant and was using the baby as a bargaining chip, even Presley wouldn’t of help then. Her mind was

while, she finally spoke up, smiling at Presley. “Why did

mention of Chloe, Presley’s expression instantly became complicated, but there was no joy to

you need

wound has healed a lot, thanks for taking care of me before. I was free today, so I thought I’d come to check on you… Ah, Presley, hold on

had already

ran out, she

stopped, turning to look at Wendy, who was quickly approaching. Pulling back, Chloe moved to one side, smiling at her. “Ms. Alonso,

her, her gaze scanning Chloe’s stomach, looking as 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

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