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After Divorce, I Returned as the Army's Queen novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103 No Shame

What?Chloe blinked at Curtis, stunned, only to hear him continue.

We founded Green Tech together, and there are so many employees you know well. How could you bear to see it collapse and watch your colleagues get laid off?

Chloe didn’t hold back and snapped, If the company collapses and people get laid off, that’s on you, not me. Don’t try to stand on some moral high ground and dump the blame on my shoulders.

Besides, I remember you’ve always told the press that you built Green Tech entirely on your own. How come you’re suddenly saying wefounded it?

Curtisface burned in embarrassment. He’d always believed he’d founded Green Tech and led it to success through his own brilliance and that Chloe’s work was no different from what any project manager could do.

But now, he wasn’t so sure anymore.

If he wanted any chance at the island development project, he absolutely needed the upgraded version of her patent.

I understand that it’s all my fault, but don’t punish the company for my mistakes. We need that island development project, so you’ll ruin everything if you sabotage it just to get back at me.

Get back at you?Chloe echoed and almost laughed. How exactly am I getting back at you? You used my patent and proposal, and I just pointed it out at the conference. How is that considered me taking revenge?

Curtis froze before he stubbornly insisted. If you’re not trying to get revenge, just give me the upgraded patent!

For the first time, Chloe realized the man in front of her was more shameless than she’d thought. “Why should I?

For the sake of our marriage-

And what did that marriage ever give me?Chloe cut in with a sharp question. I worked endless nights and countless overtime hours building that company, but when we achieved success, I got none of the credit or even a single share of the profits.

When your mother, sister, and friends mocked me, you never once stood up for me. And now you want to bring up our marriage?

Curtisface flushed. Hearing those words from Chloe filled him with shame because he knew that he’d failed her during their three years of marriage.

I’ll make it up to you,he declared.

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I don’t need it!she coldly replied before turning to leave.

Wait-He reached out to grab her, but another hand was faster and clamped firmly around his wrist.

What do you think you’re doing, Mr. Green?Brian’s cool voice, paired with his detached expression,

radiated intense pressure.

That should be my question, Mr. Steele. What are you doing?Curtis hissed through gritted teeth, wincing

in pain. It felt like his wrist might break under Brian’s grip.

Nothing. I just don’t like you touching Chloe,Brian said calmly.

The casual intimacy in his words stung Curtis. And what gives you the right to stop me, Mr. Steele? Who

are you to her?

Her boyfriend. Is that enough?Brian replied.

What?His answer left Curtis stunned, and even Chloe looked at him in surprise. She only remembered agreeing to give him a chance; she’d never said anything about officially dating.

But with Curtis there, she couldn’t bring herself to correct Brian. So, she pressed her lips together, which

was as good as agreeing to it.

Seeing her silent agreement, Curtisexpression darkened. He’d always believed Chloe had feelings for him no matter how close she seemed to Brian.

But now, she was actually dating Brian, and that too, so soon after their divorce?

An ache twisted painfully in his chest as he asked, Chloe, are the two of you dating?

And what if we are?Chloe shrugged indifferently before turning to Brian. Let him go. I have something

to ask you.

Fine.For once, the cold, unshakeable Brian compliantly released his grip. Chloe took his hand and led

him away.

Watching them leave, Curtis felt a sense of panic and unease he couldn’t explain. Why did he feel this

way?

He and Chloe were divorced, and if she’d moved on so quickly, didn’t that just prove she didn’t value relationships and was fickle? Shouldn’t he be glad to be rid of a woman like that?

Then why did he feel sounsettled?

Chloe led Brian to a quiet spot and asked, Why did you tell Curtis that you’re my boyfriend?

Because one day, I will be,he answered in a firm, confident voice.

What if I feel nothing for you when my mission to protect you is over? I told you that we’d go our

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separate ways when it’s over and not bother each other. You agreed, didn’t you?

Brian’s lashes fluttered a little before he leaned closer and fixed his eyes intently on hers. So, am I not

allowed to make you fall for me?

His handsome face was suddenly so close that Chloe couldn’t help swallowing hard.

Was he seducing her?

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