Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 141

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When lan spotted Arthur, his face instantly darkened.

Arthur pulled the same dark face at Tan, mocking him right back.

Then he slid over to Chloe and said, “Hey Chloe, care to share a table?”

Chloe smiled and nodded. “Mr. Logan, what do you want to eat? My treat.”

lan caught hold of Chloe’s wrist and drew her close to his side.

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He lowered his voice, his tone edged with impatience. “Chloe, did you already forget what I just told you?”

Chloe gave him a confused look. “Did you say something to me just now?”

A chill settled over Ian’s face.

Patrick strolled over from across the room and greeted them with a grin. “What a coincidence.”

Ian couldn’t help but frown when he saw Patrick.

Arthur chuckled twice and said, “I just tagged along with Chloe and Ian.”

Ian could only stare, dumbfounded.

Patrick grinned, “Since everyone’s here, let’s all grab a bite together. It’s on me!”

Ian glanced at Patrick, “Weren’t you hanging out with your friend’s crowd?”

Patrick nodded toward a nearby four–top. “Eating with friends is boring. It’s way more fun with you guys.”

Arthur looped his arm around Chloe’s and winked, “Come on, Chloe, let’s sit together.”

Jan clamped onto Arthur’s arm, his gaze sharp and serious. “Don’t make me call your grandpa over to watch you‘

The two men squared off, sparks flying in their silent showdown.

Arthur scrunched up his face, let go of Chloe, and swaggered over to Patrick with a mock–innocent smirk

Chloe ended up sitting close to lan.

Once everyone was settled, Chloe took charge and started ordering.

Patrick watched fan and Arthur still locked in their staring contest and couldn’t help but jump in. “Come on, you guys really gonna beef over a chair?”

Arthur fired back, “Why not? From what I’ve seen, Mr. Hamilton never cared this much when it was other ladies sitting next to him.”

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Ian shot Arthur a sharp warning. “If you’re not here to eat, nobody’s stopping you–door’s right there.”

Patrick piped up to stir the pot, “lan, that’s pretty rich coming from you. You and Andrea already have a son together, and it’s not like you ever worried about crossing the line. So why freak out now just because Chloe and Arthur are close?”

Ian gave Patrick a frosty glare. “If you’re not eating, door’s right there.”

Patrick and Arthur shared a look, both grinning as they said together, “Not happening.”

Chloe glanced at the three men around her, feeling at her wit’s end. ‘Honestly, dealing with these guys is more exhausting than an all–nighter,‘ she thought to herself.

She drew a sharp breath and warned, “Seriously, if you three don’t knock it off, I’m leaving.”

With just that one sentence, all three men snapped to attention and zipped it.

Outside the restaurant, Andrea and her mother, Laura, happened to glance inside and saw the four of them sharing a meal together.

Andrea stood outside, watching as Ian peeled shrimp for Chloe, Patrick poured her juice, and Arthur kept piling food onto her plate. Her eyes were practically blazing with envy. ‘Why does Chloe get all the attention?” Andrea thought, seething.

Sure, Andrea didn’t come from money, but she was still a dance major from a top arts school.

She was tall, graceful, and had a presence that could hold its own against anyone.

Plus, after a few touch–ups, her face was flawless, and she was a top influencer with millions of followers.

So what if Chloe was born with a silver spoon?‘ Andrea thought bitterly.

The Irvine family went bankrupt ages ago. She’s just a washed–up heiress leeching off her in–laws. Honestly, she’s not even as good as me.

Chloe’s just a boring doctor, her salary’s never going to break the bank.

Besides that fox–like face she uses to make every guy drool, what does she even have going for her?‘ Andrea grumbled to herself.

‘Why is everyone obsessed with her, acting like she’s the only one who matters? Andrea seethed in silent jealousy,

‘Seriously, how am I any worse than that bitch Chloe?‘ Andrea couldn’t help but stew in resentment.

Laura noticed the way Andrea’s face contorted with jealousy and, worried her daughter might lose control, hurriedly dragged her into the car.

Laura turned to Andrea and whispered, “I thought you said tan and his wife were getting divorced soon. So why are they still having dinner together like nothing’s changed?”

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Andrea clenched her fists, taking deep breaths to steady herself.

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After a long pause, she finally said, her voice trembling with irritation. “Ian’s such a catch, but his wife just keeps clinging to him, refusing to let go or sign those divorce papers.”

Laura tried to comfort her daughter, “Relax, Andrea. There are no kids tying them down, so as long as you and Clint keep egging them on and getting in the middle, that divorce will happen sooner or later. Trust me.”

Still, Laura looked skeptical. “Honestly, watching the way they act, I’m not so sure there’s nothing going on between them.”

Andrea gripped her fists tight, her chest heaving as she fought to keep herself calm.

She finally burst out, “As long as those two aren’t divorced, they’re still married, right? They’ve got the same friends, so it’s totally normal for them to grab dinner together. What’s the big deal?”

Laura pressed on, “Has Ian said anything about when he’s moving you and Clint into his place?”

Andrea’s expression flickered–first shock, then anger, and finally a barely contained frustration.

She shot back, “Mom, come on! Don’t tell me you still have no idea who Clint’s real dad is?”

Laura went quiet, not saying another word.

Andrea snapped, “Ian does feel guilty about me, but just because he feels guilty doesn’t mean he’s lost his mind. I had to scheme like crazy to get him to accept Clint as his own on paper and promise to hide the real story. Don’t you see how much he regrets it already?”

She went on, “The only reason he’s sticking this out is because he made a promise, still feels guilty, and honestly, that’s just the kind of guy he is–he keeps his word even when it’s killing him. I’d be out of my mind. to push for more right now.”

Laura saw Andrea getting all wound up and hurried to reassure her. “Don’t get upset, Andrea. Men are suckers for whatever they can’t have–the more out of reach, the more they want it. You’re his first love, and to him, nobody can ever hold a candle to you.”

Andrea just shut her eyes, totally spent.

She was lan’s first love.

But “first love” is just a label–Andrea had to chase him nonstop for a whole year before tan finally agreed to

date her.

Back when they were together, Andrea always felt a distance between them.

Ian was like some zen monk–totally indifferent, never making a move or showing even a hint of desire.

If only things had been different….

She wouldn’t have had to lay low overseas for so long-

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