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."

shoulders shielded

that, she

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his tone harsh, like

Chloe.

deal? We're in public.

mentioned the contract, and Chloe shivered

her Achilles' heel. If she really pissed him off, the divorce might get messy

from behind Quinn, locking

say? I'm here

you."

her cool

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were cryptic, but Michael got the

drinks in hand. She handed one

I are just here for business. I get that you're worried about how close we are, but there's nothing going on between us. It's all strictly professional." "Look, if it matters to you, I'm sorry.

voice

side, looking every bit the

glanced at them and felt

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

would Mr. Shawn bring

you back your words. You're

jerk had

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first.

already introduced Lucy to all the

all the whispers about

clenched slightly when