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

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photos, threatening texts, and abusive words

made Michael think I was a wicked

and shot Chloe a warning look. "Don't

out laughing-Lucy was the

this time!

walk away, then turned

Lucy trembled, looking innocent.

the act. He can't

and said innocently, "Chloe, I have no idea what

me that

about."

handed the phone to Chloe. With one glance, Chloe recognized

79: The Recording "When did you

"This morning."

phone

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you this morning. If he wanted to mess with you, he would've

like she was suffocating,

that snarky text they sent you? Let

the phone number while reading

idea. Maybe one of your other

kept up her innocent act. Chloe cut to the chase, "Call this number.

that call, her plan

sorrowful eyes gradually turned