After Divorcing my Captain Husband

Chapter 626 Stomachache

"Ariana, maybe you should take a break and splash some water on your face?"

The assistant, trying to be helpful, was met with Ariana's glare. "I'm fine. Just keep your comments to yourself and get back to work. No one's expecting you to be mute!" Ariana's pride wouldn't let her admit weakness in front of Chloe.

If Chloe could work efficiently for so long, why couldn't she?

Despite her stubbornness, Ariana's stomach was definitely upset, and she wondered if it was something from lunch.

Chloe, unperturbed, printed out some documents and handed them to Ariana. "Take a look at these and sign them if everything's okay."

Her tone was neutral, but Ariana felt it was a veiled jab, like Chloe was deliberately putting her in a bad spot. Just as she tried to rise from her seat, she staggered and felt a wave of nausea. "Maybe you should see a doctor. Your health is important," Chloe said, more out of concern for the project's progress than for Ariana's well-being.

If Ariana couldn't participate, it would only slow things down further, and since they were working closely together, any issue on her end could cause a major hassle.

But to Ariana, Chloe's words sounded like mockery.

"Chloe, why are you so smug? Are you happy seeing me like this?"

rolled her eyes. She didn't see why Ariana's health should be

a dismissive glance, she turned back to her work, deciding not to waste any more

condition worsened, what she initially thought was a bad stomachache turned into severe pain, causing her to break

documents to her assistant, but her vision blurred, and she collapsed onto

bruise began to

"Ariana!"

assistant's alarmed shout caught Chloe's

lips turning blue

to the hospital, now!" Chloe instructed

into action, immediately

take the rest of the day off. They would resume once Ariana was stable. While the delay was frustrating, Chloe appreciated the unexpected break. Standing

a chance to see Candy, and with some

Chloe realized she'd forgotten her umbrella and

you heading out? I can give you

pick her up after work, but since Chloe

extra trip, Chloe decided to accept William's offer. She gave him

meet Mr. Shawn?"

you're free, you should join us,"