After Divorce, I Returned as the Army's Queen novel Chapter 81

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Chapter 81 If You Can’t Stand It, Then It Comes Off

Finally swallowing a mouthful of soup, Chloe asked, “Brian… what did you just say?” She could hardly

believe her ears.

“Don’t you want to pin me down?” Brian repeated earnestly.

Standing nearby, William’s eyes widened in shock.

What on earth was Brian saying? Did he actually want Chloe to dominate him? William never knew that he

had such a kink.

Chloe blinked. So she hadn’t misheard, after all.

Lena had just mentioned on the phone that some magazine had voted Brian as the number one guy women wanted to dominate. Now, he was bringing up that very topic with her.

“You were eavesdropping on my call this morning?” Chloe asked in surprise.

“You were pretty loud,” Brian replied. “I was in the next room, so it was hard not to.”

Hearing that, Chloe silently cursed Lena’s booming voice.

“Then, tell me,” he pressed, staring at her. “Am I really so unattractive that I can’t stir even a hint of desire?

Chloe studied Brian carefully. Strictly speaking, his looks were striking–the very type many women

adored.

“You’re very attractive,” she admitted, “But I prefer someone funny and lively.”

She deliberately named a type completely opposite to his personality, hoping it would soften the blow of

rejection.

Brian lowered his gaze slightly. “I see.”

Someone funny and lively. That was nothing like him at all. So the person she liked was Ethan?

Unbeknownst to Chloe, he had completely misunderstood her casual remark.

“By the way,” she said, “I’m going to Quall Manor today to visit Great Uncle Geoffrey, so I won’t be able to handle bodyguard duties for the day.”

They had agreed that if she had personal matters to attend to, all she had to do was inform him.

“Should I drive you there?” Brian offered.

“No, I’ll just grab a cab,” she replied.

“Alright then,” he said.

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Chloe quickly finished her breakfast and left. Brian, on the other hand, kept his eye on her retreating figure until she disappeared from sight.

“How am I supposed to get close to her?” he muttered.

William, who was standing nearby, stiffened nervously. “I suppose it’s because Ms. Quall has just got divorced, so… that’s why she’s acting this way,” he said cautiously, “Mr. Steele, I’m certain that if she

spends a bit more time with you, then she’ll gradually grow closer to you.”

He was now certain. Brian’s feelings for Chloe were genuine.

Brian pressed his lips together. She had spent so much time with him recently, often right by his side. But he still felt as though he couldn’t truly reach her, and he didn’t understand why.

“Do you think I’m the funny and lively type?” he suddenly asked.

At that, William was silent. Brian was far from that type.

Brian looked down again. Since he wasn’t her type, perhaps he should make sure no such man ever appeared in Chloe’s life.

That way, maybe she would finally notice him.

Chloe arrived at Quall Manor to visit Geoffrey. He was leaning against the couch, looking far weaker than

he had just a few days ago.

“How are you feeling, Great Uncle Geoffrey?” she asked with concern.

“Don’t worry, these old bones are tough,” Geoffrey replied with a smile as soon as he saw her. “It’s you I’m concerned about, sweetheart. I heard that you have no intention of joining the family business.”

“Yes, I won’t be staying in Yarfdale for long,” Chloe admitted.

Hearing that, Geoffrey sighed softly. Yarfdale was far too small a place to hold her back.

“Then, where will you go?” he asked.

“I’ll return to Corvessia. A friend of mine owns a company there, and I’ll join her. Oh, and I also plan to go to the border to continue searching for Daniel,” she explained.

“That’s good. But do remember to return and keep an old man company every once in a while.”

“Of course I will,” Chloe promised.

Then, Geoffrey cut right to the chase, “And what about you and Brian? Are you two… together?”

Chloe froze, surprised he would bring that up.

“I just saw the news about you two,” he continued. “I don’t mean anything by asking, but I just want to know. Is it true?”

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“My relationship with Brian is strictly professional,” she replied. “There’s nothing more to it than that.”

A complex mix of emotions flickered across Geoffrey’s face, but then, he smiled. “Perhaps that’s for the best. I heard you had just gotten divorced before returning to Yarfdale. If you decide to look for a partner again, you must choose carefully. Divorce or not, Chloe, you’re worthy of any man.”

Chloe smiled. “I’m not thinking about relationships for now. I’ll leave that to fate.”

“You’re right. There’s no need to rush,” he agreed. “Still, if you do fall for Brian one day, it wouldn’t be a problem. Don’t worry about Willow. That’s nothing more than a one–sided wish on her part and some other member of the family.”

Geoffrey could see that Brian had never been in love with Willow.

“Let’s leave the future for the future,” Chloe said, steering the topic away. Then, they spoke of other

matters.

After a while, she noticed Geoffrey was getting tired and decided to take her leave.

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