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Chloe agreed to Brian’s suggestion in the end. She didn’t want Allen to take on this extra burden because
of her.
Besides, three months wasn’t a very long time for Chloe either. It would be over in the blink of an eye.
But before they parted ways, Allen still gave her a quiet reminder. “Remember, you’ve already been discharged from duty. You must prioritize your own safety no matter what. If you really do find yourself caught in a life–threatening situation, keeping yourself alive should be your utmost priority. Got it?”
Chloe knew that Allen was deeply concerned for her safety.
“Got it. Don’t worry, I know my priorities,” Chloe responded.
Allen sighed long and hard. Even though Chloe had retired from the military, Allen knew that her soldierly instincts would still make her prioritize completing the mission.
Chloe was Jenna and Walter’s daughter after all. She had the soul of a soldier–a fact that couldn’t be
changed by anybody.
“All I pray for is that you keep yourself safe and sound no matter what, Chloe. I’m sure your parents hope the same for you too,” Allen said kindly.
Tears filled Chloe’s eyes. It took some time for her to compose herself before she quietly hummed in
assent.
Once Allen left, Brian turned to Choe and said, “So, you’re headed for Yarfdale tomorrow.”
“Yes.”
“Need a drive home?” Brian offered.
“No, thank you. I drove her.” Chloe refused.
Brian smiled slightly. “Alright. We’ll be seeing each other again soon enough anyway.”
Chloe pursed her lips, staying silent.
She would just be Brian’s bodyguard for three months. The mission would be over and done with soon
enough!
The moment Curtis returned home, he shut himself in his bedroom. The once warm and loving space now frightened him with how empty it was.
The room was devoid of Chloe’s belongings now. The wardrobe, the bedside table, the cupboard–none of her personal items were anywhere to be seen. She’d already taken everything with her while Curtis was
none the wiser.
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It was as if she’d left his life for good.
Someone suddenly knocked on the door. Helen’s and Joanne’s voices then rang out from outside.
But Curtis ignored them. He continued poring through the room to search for anything Chloe might’ve left
behind.
When Curtis opened up the bedside table drawer, he was stunned. Inside were two rings–the ones that he’d bought for himself and Chloe at the flea market all those years ago. They’d only cost 200 dollars at
the time.
“Once I earn more money, I’ll buy you a proper diamond ring!” Curtis had promised Chloe.
Meanwhile, Chloe had smiled gently at him in return. She’d gladly worn the wedding ring without the least
bit of disdain.
Curtis took the two wedding rings, recalling the promise he’d made to Chloe.
Even though Curtis had become wealthy and was able to buy Chloe a fine diamond ring, he still hadn’t
fulfilled his promise to her–not even when their divorce was at hand.
Curtis blamed himself for all of it.
He continued searching the bedroom for some time, looking for any other belongings Chloe might’ve left behind. He wasn’t able to find anything else besides the two wedding rings.
It was only then that Curtis realized that he and Chloe had never taken wedding photos together throughout their entire marriage. Originally, they’d decided to save up and only go for a photoshoot once they were more financially stable.
But as time passed, they slowly forgot about the matter and ultimately decided it wasn’t necessary
anymore.
The knocks on the door grew louder. Curtis finally went over and opened it.
“Are you okay, Curtis?” Joanne asked in concern.
Curtis looked deeply upset as he clutched the two wedding rings tightly.
“That bitch, Chloe, is the reason for all this. I told you–you shouldn’t have married someone like her!”
Helen grumbled through her pain.
Both of Helen’s cheeks were swollen. So each time she spoke, pain lanced through her face.
“That’s enough! Neither of you is allowed to insult Chloe any longer. She’s never once done me wrong throughout our three years together!” Curtis snapped. In fact, he was the one who’d done Chloe a great disservice.
“I wouldn’t be where I am now if it weren’t for Chloe!”
“Are you really going to side with Chloe, Curtis? All because of that 153 million dollars?” Joanne huffed.
“All Chloe did was give you the money to start your business. You’re the one who did all the hard work to make it successful. It has nothing to do with Chloe. In fact, you should take all the credar
Curtis stayed silent. He used to have the same train of thought as Joanne. But right now he wasn’t so
certain of it anymore
“Chloe and I haven’t officially divorced yet, which means I’m still her husband, tort it only right that i side
with her?‘ Curtis retorted
Joanne was shocked. “What’s happened to you, Curtis? You never used to side with Chloet
Shock flared across Curtis‘ face.
It was only that he realized he had never once sided with Chloe throughout their marriage. Whenever
Chloe got into an argument, Curtis would always blame her first.
The quilt and regret in Curtis‘ chest grew stronger. He suddenly said, “How much money do the two of you
have? Can you lend me some?”
“You’re not really going to give Chloe the 153 million dollars, are you, Curtis?” Joanne asked,
“I’m not ‘giving‘ it to Chloe; I’m returning it to her,” Curtis replied. “I need you guys to give me all the money
you have saved up.
“I don’t have any money!” Joanne cried, avoiding Curtis‘ gaze out of guilt.
“Didn’t you ask me for money when the company’s capital was low? I don’t have much on me anymore,”
Helen added.
Truth be told, Helen still had a sizable amount of savings. But she couldn’t bear to see Curtis give it to Chloe just like that!
Curtis was very disappointed. “Forget it. I’ll figure something out myself.”
He left the villa right after and went looking for Sonya instead.
“Sonya, can you.. lend me some money?” Curtis asked with great difficulty. “I funneled all my savings into the company after that cash flow issue, so I won’t be able to fork out 153 million dollars at the moment.”
Sonya looked troubled. “I told you before that I can only lond you 10 million dollars–nothing more. I don’t have much income at the moment. After all, I’ve only just recently been promoted to captain.”
Curtis gritted his teeth. “What about your jewelry?”
“My jewelry?” Sonya was taken aback.
“Yes, the ones I gifted to you. Could you pawn a couple pieces first to get 153 million dollars in cash? Once Green Tech is more financially stable, I’ll buy the jewelry back for you,” Curtis sald hurriedly.
This was the fastest way to obtain 153 million dollars in such a short amount of time that Curtis could think of
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Sonya’s eyes glinted coldly. Of course she wasn’t willing to do this!
But she also understood the gravity of the situation. Once Chloe received her 153 million dollars, she
would be out of their lives for good. So it was still a pretty fair trade.
After all, the only way Sonya could have a chance with Curtis was if he divorced Chloe. Based on how much Curtis currently doted on Sonya, it wouldn’t be long before Sonya married him!
“Of course I can. I’ll get my jewelry box right away,” Sonya said. She even laid out all the pieces of jewelry Curtis had ever bought for her in front of him.
Curtis was momentarily stunned by all the jewelry pieces displayed on the black velvet tray. The 200- dollar wedding rings were still in his pocket.
Curtis‘ lip drew into a tight line as he scanned through the extravagant pieces of jewelry before him. All
sorts of emotions swirled in his eyes.
He’d bought so much jewelry for Sonya. But why… Why hadn’t he ever thought to buy any for Chloe?
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