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?"

wear it. Is it not pretty enough or not expensive enough for

rolled

thinking, "Is this

Chloe rolle

had

the emerald

Fortunately, that night, Chloe

beside James, she murmured, "I don't have anything

usually attended these events empty-handed. The only diamond liamond necklace she owned had already been donated, and the

make a donation on

"Don't worry. I'll mak

As they were about to enter, Maggie walked in from outside. She was alone, wearing a flowing silver gown that

Nelson, what a

her gaze was fixed on James, who ignored her completely

"Her husband doesn't come with

join me today."

coulling that Maggie's tone

Chloe couldn't shake the

it was just

in to whisper in Chloe's ear, "Shall we head

made them appear quite intimate to anyone

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255