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 her, making

that, she didn't even

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tone

Chloe.

deal? We're in

mentioned the contract, and Chloe shivered

contract was now her Achilles' heel. If she really pissed him

behind Quinn,

you trying to say? I'm here

you."

to lose her cool with

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cryptic, but Michael got

in hand. She handed one

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. Just don't lose your cool here and

sweet voice made her seem

by Michael's side, looking every bit the perfect

them and

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

mentioned it, let me be clear. Why would Mr. Shawn bring an engineer to discuss business? And why are you two

back your words. You're married,

believe that jerk had the nerve

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first.

time alone with Quinn. But Michael had already introduced Lucy to all the big shots in various

heard all the whispers about

when she heard

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