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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?"
Chloe's smile 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 same."
Lisa was momentarily stunned, her eyes widening with rage. "Chloe, you're calling me a dog? It seems I need to teach you a lesson today, or you won't know your place."
She raised her hand to slap Chloe, but Chloe caught her wrist. A flash of lethal intent crossed Chloe's eyes. But then, Chloe noticed a figure at the top of the stairs. She squeezed Lisa's wrist hard and then let go.
Lisa's wrist throbbed in pain, throwing her off balance. The slap intended for Chloe's cheek landed on her shoulder instead. Chloe took the opportunity to fall back, sitting on the stairs.
"Lisa, what did I do to deserve this? I just got back, and you want to hit me already?"
Chloe instantly dropped her aggressive demeanor, leaning on the stair railing, looking as frail and delicate as a tragic damsel.
'You think I'm a schemer? Fine, I'll play the part.' Chloe thought to herself.
Lisa's wrist felt like it was about to
break, the pain making 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; she moved forward to kick her.
"Stop! Lisa, what are you doing?"
Lisa turned around to see Jacob and Leah standing at the top of the stairs, looking down at them.
"Dad, Mom, she's faking it. She was the one who tried to hit me just now."
Jacob came downstairs. "We saw everything. I've told you many times that Chloe is part of the family, and she is your sister. You cannot treat her like that."
Lisa was fuming inside. Chloe was clearly pretending. She hadn't even hit Chloe, but her wrist was in agony.
Leah stepped forward, taking Lisa's
ney
hand. "Why are you scolding our daughter over an outsider? Hasn't Lisa suffered enough because of Chloe over the years?"
Then, Leah led Lisa to the dining room. As they left, Lisa glanced back at Chloe, her eyes full of triumph and provocation.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.
At least Leah was still on her side.