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 her, making her feel

that, she didn't

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his tone harsh, like he absolutely

Chloe.

We're in public.

contract, and Chloe shivered

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

from behind Quinn, locking eyes with

to say? I'm here on business,

you."

to lose her cool

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were cryptic, but Michael got the message. His face

over, two drinks in hand. She handed one

about how close we are, but there's nothing going on between us. It's all

sweet voice made

by Michael's side, looking every

glanced at them and

here for. I'm not looking for a fight.

would Mr. Shawn bring an

back your

jerk had the nerve

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first.

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

all the whispers about how perfect they were

when she