Chapter 608

Steven felt his mind go blank. He didn't think having grandchildren would mean that much to Chloe. He was already feeling sick, to begin with, and Chloe's threat only made him feel worse. His headache intensified, and he rubbed his temples, hoping to ease the pain, but it was useless. He gave up trying to make himself feel better. He let his hand fall to the couch as he said, "Mom, I've got enough to deal with at work as it is. I'd appreciate it if you didn't jump on Jessica's bandwagon and cause more trouble for me. It's only going to affect my work performance." Chloe snorted. She had given Steven life and raised him. As far as she was concerned, he had to obey her. "This is a serious negotiation, Steven. If you refuse to listen to me and do as I say, then don't blame me for taking extreme measures!" Steven knew she tended to use such tactics to get him to cave into her demands. He had compromised in the past, but every time he gave Chloe an inch, she wanted a yard. He would get