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."

today was orchestrated by

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and abusive words were all part of Lucy's

I

and shot Chloe a warning

almost burst out laughing-Lucy was the

this time!

watched him walk away, then

Lucy trembled, looking innocent.

the act. He can't

innocently, "Chloe, I have no idea

Show me that

about."

one glance, Chloe recognized the photo: it was her

"When did you get

"This morning."

phone

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to you this morning. If he wanted to mess with you,

felt like she was suffocating,

that snarky text they sent you? Let

phone number while reading the

"No idea. Maybe one of your

her innocent act. Chloe cut to the chase, "Call this number. Let's hear what she has

Lucy makes that call,

once sorrowful eyes gradually turned