After Divorcing my Captain Husband

Chapter 22: Distance

Chloe smirked. "Mr. Shawn, you sure have energy to spare. Your date's still over there, yet you rushed over to chat with me."

She always picks on Lucy, leaving Michael feeling both helpless and confused.

He frowned, glancing at the curious eyes around him.

Michael casually pulled Chloe closer, his expression unreadable. "Chloe, I don't like you wearing that. Change it."

He selectively ignored Chloe's words.

Michael's arrogance surprised Chloe.

He's always been into women like Lucy. She seemed so calm and unbothered, never competing or fighting, always gentle with

everyone.

Even after three years, Chloe still couldn't measure up to Lucy in Michael's eyes.

Just as Chloe was about to say no, someone gently grabbed her arm from behind.

In the blink of an eye, tall Quinn yanked her behind him.

Quinn stepped between herself and Michael.

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Quinn stood there, silently watching Michael, as if ready to shield Chloe.

Michael had been relatively calm just moments ago, but the sight of Quinn instantly darkened his expression.

He let out a cold chuckle and slowly said, "Chloe, come here."

stood behind Quinn. His broad shoulders shielded her, making her feel

she

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his tone

Chloe.

you forget our deal? We're in public.

the contract, and Chloe

contract was now her Achilles' heel. If she really pissed him off, the divorce

stepped out from behind Quinn, locking eyes with

to say? I'm here on business,

you."

lose her cool

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but Michael got the message. His face

in hand. She

we are, but there's nothing going on between us. It's all strictly professional." "Look, if it matters to you, I'm sorry. Just don't lose your cool here and mess up

and sweet voice made

side, looking every bit the perfect

glanced at them and felt

looking

be clear. Why would Mr. Shawn bring an engineer to discuss business? And

Shawn, I'm giving you back your words. You're married,

jerk had the nerve to

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first.

rarely spent time alone with Quinn. But Michael had already introduced Lucy to all the big

whispers about how perfect they

slightly when she heard those