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Chapter 23 Maybe He Just Wants to See You Again 

After parting with Curtis, Sonya took the initiative to accompany Helen and Joanne shopping. 

After all, if she were truly going to marry Curtis in the future, maintaining a good relationship with them 

was essential. 

She specifically took them to a beauty chain store under Miller Group and said, “If you see anything you 

like, just take it. I’ll cover it.” 

After all, compared to what she’d taken from Curtis before, these beauty products were nothing. 

“Sonya, you’re so generous,” Joanne praised immediately. 

“Absolutely! Compared to Chloe, you’re much better. I wish you were my daughter–in–law!” Helen added 

with a smile. 

At that moment, she seemed to have completely forgotten how, over the past three years, Chloe had 

accompanied her to the hospital and taken care of so many things for her. 

Sonya looked a bit regretful. “I hope that if I ever get married, my mother–in–law will be like you. But unfortunately, when I returned to Corvessia and reunited with Curtis, he was already married.” 

“Just wait another week. Once Curtis and Chloe are divorced, you can be my sister–in–law, Sonya!” Joanne 

exclaimed. 

Sonya was taken aback. “Curtis is divorcing Chloe?” 

“Of course! But he still has to give Chloe 100 million dollars. Why should she even deserve that?” 

As soon as the topic of the 100 million dollars came up, Joanne bristled with indignation. 

“The company is already tight on cash, and he’s constantly trying to figure out how to raise funds. If he really has to hand over 100 million dollars, he’d have to sell all the shares he originally gave Mom just to 

cover it!” 

Joanne rattled off the details of the divorce agreement that had been privately signed between Helen and 

Chloe. 

Sonya mulled over it. Although Curtis wasn’t aware of the divorce yet, if it really went through, then his marriage to Chloe could finally end. 

She winced at the thought of the 100 million dollars, feeling a pang of sympathy as if it were her own 

money. 

“Too bad we couldn’t prove that she cheated. Otherwise, she would’ve been at fault in the marriage, and 

we wouldn’t have to pay her that money,” Joanne muttered. 

“Exactly! My son earned all of this money, and now she just wants a divorce and is asking for so much?” Helen said angrily. 

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“In fact, it wouldn’t be impossible not to pay her,” Sonya said softly, lowering her eyelids as if implying 

something. 

Helen’s and Joanne’s eyes immediately lit up. 

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Chloe wanted to return the set of clothes Brian had given her at the mall after her clothes had been 

stained with blood. 

She’d originally planned to just drop them off at the Steele residence and hand them to the housekeeper 

to pass along. 

But the Steele residence’s butler, Horace Hale, stepped forward and said, “Mr. Steele is not in Corvessía 

right now. He requested that if you truly wish to return it, it must be done in person, Ms. Quall.” 

Chloe frowned. “When will he be back?” 

“Probably in a couple of days,” Horace replied. 

After leaving the Steele residence, Chloe went to Skyline Tech. 

Seeing the clothes in her hands, Lena exclaimed, “Wow, these aren’t easy to get! They’re VIP limited 

edition! But I thought you never cared much about designer clothes.” 

As her friend, Lena knew Chloe’s taste in clothing very well–she preferred simple clothes that were 

comfortable and easy to move in. 

“They’re meant to be returned to Brian,” Chloe said. “But he said I have to give it back in person.” 

She told Lena about going to the Steele residence and being turned away. 

Lena’s eyes flickered with mischief as she looked Chloe over. 

“Do you think Brian likes you? He insists you return the clothes in person–maybe he just wants to see you again?” 

Chloe rolled her eyes at Lena. “Do you seriously think being noticed by Brian is a good thing?” 

Lena thought about all the rumors surrounding Brian and shivered. “Better forget it–staying alive comes 

first!” she said. 

After all, the rumors about Brian’s recklessness were terrifying -anyone who accidentally crossed him wouldn’t just get hurt. They could end up seriously crippled, or worse… 

“By the way, there’s a banquet in three days, and Brian will be attending. I happen to be invited too. Why don’t you come with me? You can return the clothes to him then,” Lena suggested. 

Chloe nodded at her words. “Alright.” 

Returning the clothes to Brian as soon as possible would settle everything between them. Her instincts 

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warned her not to get too entangled with him. 

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Three days later, when it was time for the banquet, Lena insisted Chloe change into an elegant gown. 

“I’m just returning the clothes. Do I really need to wear a gown?” Chloe asked. 

“Of course you do! You have no idea how stunning you look dressed like this! Curtis is blind. He won’t 

appreciate a wife like you and keeps clinging to Sonya all the time,” Lena protested. 

Lena wasn’t wrong. Chloe wore a deep blue gown that highlighted her fair skin, and her long hair, which 

was usually tied neatly, now flowed freely over her shoulders. 

Chloe was naturally stunning, exuding a sharp, confident energy that contrasted with the soft elegance of her gown, creating a striking and captivating beauty that drew attention. 

“Oh my god, I’m falling for you. If you were a guy, I’d marry you!” Lena exclaimed dramatically. 

Chloe smiled. “Enough, let’s go.” 

When they arrived at the hotel for the banquet, Chloe froze for a moment as she stepped out of the car. 

She saw another car pull up, and Curtis and Sonya stepped out. Judging by the invitations in their hands, 

they were clearly attending the same event. 

Curtis also noticed Chloe immediately. Seeing her in an elegant gown with flawless makeup left him 

momentarily stunned. 

He’d never realized that Chloe was so beautiful. 

The flicker of astonishment in his eyes caught Sonya’s attention, who was still standing beside him, and a 

shadow of displeasure crossed her face. 

“Curtis!” she said sharply. 

Curtis finally snapped back to reality and walked over to Chloe. “You actually followed me here? What are 

you trying to do?” 

Chloe rolled her eyes. “Curtis, I’m not interested in following you!” 

“Then why are you here?” Curtis asked incredulously. He assumed Chloe had dressed up just to make him uncomfortable because Sonya was attending the banquet with him. He thought she was upset about it. 

“Chloe is now an executive at Skyline Tech, so of course she’s here with me to attend tonight’s banquet,” Lena said, shooting Curtis a disdainful glance. “You’re way too full of yourself if you think her showing up here automatically means she’s stalking you.” 

Curtis‘ expression darkened as he warned Chloe, “Just make sure you’re only here for the banquet. Don’t do anything unnecessary, or don’t blame me for being harsh.” 

Today’s banquet was very important to him. He needed to scout for new business opportunities and 

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secure investors. 

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Curtis walked toward the entrance of the banquet hall with Sonya just as Chloe’s phone rang–it was a 

call from Helen. 

“Come to Room 1205 at the Royal Crest Hotel right now. We need to go over the divorce agreement. If you don’t show up, forget the 100 million dollars.” 

Chloe raised an eyebrow and looked at the hotel’s entrance, the large “Royal Crest” sign catching her eye. What a coincidence–this was the same hotel Helen had chosen for the meeting. 

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