After Divorce, I Returned as the Army's Queen novel Chapter 10

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“Ugh, what bad luck running into them again!” Lena muttered under her breath.

Chloe smiled faintly. “Just pretend they don’t exist.”

But luck wasn’t on their side because Curtis and Sonya had already spotted her.

Curtis rode over, pulling his horse to a halt in front of her, and frowned. “What are you doing there?”

Chloe gave a low laugh. “And what about you? Is this your so–called urgent meeting?”

Curtis stiffened awkwardly, while Lena mockingly chimed in, “If you’re having meetings at a horse ranch now, will you have them in bed next?”

Curtis‘ expression darkened. “Even if you’re Chloe’s friend, I won’t let it slide if you don’t stop spouting

nonsense.”

“Go ahead and sue me then!” Lena shot back, defiantly raising her chin.

Noticing the stormy expression on his face, Chloe stepped in front of Lena protectively. “If you dare to hurt her, I’ll go public with the truth about you and Sonya’s affair.”

“You wouldn’t dare,” he hissed.

“Oh, wouldn’t I?” She knew he’d worked hard and spent a fortune suppressing the tabloid rumors about his affair with Sonya. The last thing he wanted right now was for them to flare up again.

At that moment, Sonya trotted her horse closer and looked down at Chloe condescendingly. “Is this all you can do, pulling underhanded tricks and framing other women? Do you really think that’ll help you win

Curtis back?”

Lena bristled and was ready to explode when Chloe held her down.

Turning back to Sonya, Chloe said, “You crossed the line with a married man and yet call my tricks underhanded. Doesn’t that sound ridiculous to you?”

Sonya snapped back, “There’s nothing wrong with following your heart. Don’t you feel like a complete loser for failing to make Curtis fall in love with you, even after three years?

“Maybe a woman like you will never understand. You’ll never know that independence and confidence are what men truly admire.”

With that, Sonya spurred her horse into a full gallop around the paddock. Applause rose around the field as people clapped for her.

Curtis‘ gaze followed her graceful, daring silhouette. Only after a long time did he turn back to Chloe.

“A woman like Sonya doesn’t even care about the things you fixate on. Chloe, I need you to stop being so petty and stop following me here.”

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Then, he rode off after Sonya.

Chloe stood rooted to the spot, struck dumb by the absurdity of it. Curtis actually believed she’d come

here to spy on him.

Lena was so furious that her meticulously applied makeup seemed to crack as her facial features contorted with rage. “The nerve of those two to claim you followed him here! Follow my ass!”

“Don’t bother. Once we’re divorced, no matter what they do, it won’t be any of my concern,” Chloe said

calmly.

“But I’m still furious! And what’s so great about Sonya riding horses and flying planes? You were in the special forces, Chloe, and there was nothing you couldn’t do!

“You flew fighter jets, so she’s nothing compared to you. What does she even have to boast about in front

of you?”

A hint of nostalgia flickered in Chloe’s eyes as she thought of her days in the special forces, her fellow soldiers, and the freedom of soaring through the skies in a fighter jet.

Then, she reminded Lena, “Let’s go. We’re here for your company.”

“Oh, right! We need to find Brian.” Lena quickly snapped back to focus. She knew missing this chance might mean never getting another.

The horse ranch sprawled wide, and after 15 minutes of walking, they finally spotted Brian.

He stood at the center of a cluster of men, including Mason Rutherford, whose company had worked with Lena’s. It was through him that Lena had learned Brian would be here today.

Just as Chloe and Lena were about to approach Brian, Curtis suddenly strode over and grabbed Chloe’s arm. “Why are you still following me all the way here? What exactly are you trying to do?”

“I’m not following you,” Chloe snapped, yanking her arm free.

“You’re here, aren’t you? How is that not following me? I told you I’m here on serious business,” Curtis said

irritably.

Sonya had tipped him off earlier that Brian would be at the horse ranch today. There were rumors in the business world that Brian was eyeing investments in drone technology.

Since Green Tech had just launched a new drone project, it was the perfect chance to connect with Brian and potentially secure funding.

“So am I,” Chloe bluntly stated.

“What business could you possibly have here?” Curtis clearly didn’t trust a word she said.

Just then, Sonya approached and reminded him. “Don’t waste time, Curtis. We have to meet Brian.”

“Right.” Curtis nodded, then shot Chloe a warning look. “Today’s an important day to me. Don’t you dare

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Sonya linked her arm with Curtis‘. As she passed Chloe, she disdainfully said, “A capable woman supports her man, while a useless one just rots in envy and spite.”

Turning back to Curtis, she said, “Don’t worry, Curtis. I’ll have my uncle introduce you to Mr. Steele.”

Sonya was the Millers‘ eldest daughter. Her uncle, Wayne Miller, was acquainted with the Steeles and was currently standing next to Brian himself.

As Curtis and Sonya walked over to Brian, Wayne introduced the two of them. “Mr. Steele, this is my niece, Sonya Miller, and the first female captain at AeroQuest Airlines. And this is Curtis Green, the CEO

of Green Tech.”

“Good day, Mr. Steele. We met briefly at the restaurant the other day when Professor Ostling was around,” Sonya said, hoping that the mention of Gerald would create a connection.

“I don’t recall,” Brian indifferently replied.

As Sonya stiffened in embarrassment at the brusque rejection, Curtis quickly jumped in to smooth things

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