Chapter 543 Clear the Air


"Are you heading to see Ms. Xander again?"

James shot her a glare. "If you can't say something useful, just keep quiet."

Chloe shrugged. Remembering the things Maggie had said last time, she hesitated for a moment and said, "James, have you ever considered that Ms. Xander might still have feelings for you?" James didn't stop his fiddling. "She's married." "So what? People get divorced all the time!"

James finally looked at her and, after a brief silence, replied, "Yeah, that's exactly the kind of thing you'd say."

"Hey, watch your language!" Chloe retorted, surprised by the harshness.

James pulled out the family heirloom emerald ring again, pushing it towards her. "You don't mind coming with me to the charity gala tonight, do you? After all, you're my employee." "Why not ask Harold?"

Chloe wondered

"I'm not gay, Jam he'd want her to attend when Harold was his assistant.

James said flatly.

Chloe was momentarily stunned. "Then why should I wear that ring this time?"

She thought, "Wasn't it just to make Maggie jealous?"

it. Is it not pretty enough or not expensive enough

rolled

eyes, thinking, "Is this really about aesthetics or

Chloe rolle

had

seeing the emerald ring, so she looked

Fortunately, that night, Chloe

murmured, "I don't have anything to

attended these events empty-handed. The only diamond liamond necklace she owned

make a donation on

"Don't worry. I'll mak

the same column. As they were about to enter, Maggie walked in from outside. She was alone, wearing a flowing silver gown that made her look

Nelson, what a

ignored her completely and kept his attention on the venue. "Ms. Xander, are you

"Her husband doesn't come

join me today."

so he coulling that Maggie's tone carried a

Chloe couldn't shake the

thought maybe it was just

in Chloe's ear, "Shall we head

appear quite intimate to

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