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."

His broad shoulders shielded

she didn't even

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furious, his tone harsh, like

Chloe.

We're in public.

mentioned the contract, and Chloe

now her Achilles' heel. If she really pissed him

behind Quinn, locking

to say? I'm here on business, not to

you."

really didn't want to lose her

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were cryptic, but Michael

drinks in hand. She handed one to

but there's nothing going on between us. It's all strictly professional." "Look, if

and sweet voice made

looking every bit the perfect

glanced at them and felt a wave of

care what you're here for. I'm not looking for

since you mentioned it, let me be clear. Why would Mr. Shawn bring an

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

jerk had the nerve to

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first.

with Quinn. But Michael had already introduced Lucy to all the big shots

heard all the whispers about

fists clenched slightly when she heard those