: He manipulates Chase by framing his staying as a way to prove he isn't just a "sock puppet" for his wife, Cameron. Morality vs. The Mission
: Cameron eventually leaves, not just because of the medical risks House takes—like "nuking" a patient's bone marrow—but because she realizes the "team" is a toxic environment that has fundamentally changed Chase. [S6E7] Teamwork
: While teamwork is often praised for bringing "diverse backgrounds and skill sets" together, in this context, it acts as a homogenizing force that forces characters to choose between their personal ethics and House's ends-justify-the-means philosophy. Conclusion : He manipulates Chase by framing his staying