After Divorcing my Captain Husband

Chapter 79: The Recording

Seeing Lucy's tear-streaked face, Michael gently whispered words of comfort.

"I'll handle this. I won't let these rumors touch you."

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Michael led Lucy to the couch and they sat down. She huddled close to him, like a frightened fawn.

Her eyes brimmed with tears.

"Chloe, there's nothing going on between Michael and me. We're just college buddies and coworkers. Can you please tell your friends to back off? I really don't want to be mistaken for a mistress. If it bothers you that much, I can quit Paramount Airlines."

Despite her sincere tone, her eyes betrayed her challenge.

Lucy smirked and taunted Chloe with confidence.

She had always beaten Chloe effortlessly since they were kids. This time would be no different, she thought.

Michael sat behind Lucy, so he couldn't see her face.

Lucy knew it all too well.

Chloe sank into the single armchair on the other side, a smirk

Chapter 79: The Recording

playing on her lips. "What a perfect match," she thought, "They're all over each other right in front of me."

was orchestrated

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and abusive words were all part of Lucy's

think I was a wicked

away, phone in hand, and shot Chloe a warning look. "Don't mess

out laughing-Lucy was the one teasing

this time!

him walk away, then turned her gaze

Lucy trembled, looking innocent.

He can't see you

blinked her big, teary eyes and said innocently, "Chloe, I have no idea what you're

Show me that intimate

about."

glance, Chloe recognized the photo: it was

The Recording "When did you

"This morning."

phone back

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last night, but he only sent it to you this morning. If he wanted to mess with you, he would've sent it last night.

she was suffocating,

snarky text they sent you?

phone number while

Maybe one of your other

Chloe cut to the chase, "Call this number. Let's hear what

that call,

sorrowful eyes gradually turned icy