Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 156

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Chloe’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile as she watched Ian push Andrea away, amusement flickering in her

eyes.

She’d been manipulated by Ian and ended up pregnant against her will.

She’d been racking her brain for a way to test Ian, and now, the perfect opportunity had just fallen into her lap.

Here was the opening she’d been waiting for.

Chloe pulled her coat tighter around herself and strolled over to stand behind Ian, taking her time.

When Andrea saw Chloe, she guiltily let go of Ian’s arm.

Ian turned in the direction Andrea was looking, and as soon as his eyes locked with Chloe’s, he instinctively shoved Andrea aside.

“Chloe,” Ian called, voice tight with emotion.

He quickly closed the distance between them, reaching out to grab her hand.

Chloe stepped back, warning him coldly, “You’re filthy. Don’t touch me.”

Ian froze, his entire body–stiffening as all movement halted.

Andrea saw Chloe misinterpret what was happening between her and Ian, and she couldn’t hide the triumphant glint in her eyes.

Putting on her best innocent act, she stepped up to Chloe and said, “I’m really sorry, Mrs. Hamilton. Please don’t misunderstand—I just happened to stumble a little, and Ian was only helping me out of kindness.”

Chloe fixed Ian with an icy stare, locking eyes with him. “So this is your idea of a ‘business dinner‘?” she asked, her tone biting.

fan couldn’t get a word out, stunned by Chloe’s accusation.

It was his mother who’d forced him to come find Andrea and Clint tonight.

He’d lied about the business dinner just to keep Chloe from worrying or getting the wrong idea.

But things had totally backfired on him.

It was just Chloe’s bad luck–or maybe lan’s–that she happened to walk in at exactly the wrong time.

Seeing Jan refuse to answer, Chloe pressed him, her voice biting. “Ian, I never stopped you two from being together, did I?”

Ian’s heart skipped a beat, nerves clawing at him as he moved closer to Chloe.

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But Chloe stopped him cold, her tone frosty. “You smell like another woman. I can’t handle that. Don’t get

near me.”

Ian could feel a suffocating heaviness in his chest.

In full view of Chloe, lan shrugged off his suit jacket and tossed it aside without a second thought.

Andrea saw what Ian did, and felt a sharp sting of jealousy and embarrassment. She just stood there, holding back her words for what felt like ages.

Ian was pretty much losing it. He strode up and grabbed Chloe by the arm, refusing to let her walk away.

“Chloe, I swear, I just came here to handle some stuff with her, not for some secret date,” he said, voice cracking with frustration.

Before Chloe could shoot back, Ian blurted out, “The driver’s parked right there in the car. I made us talk here in the open so you wouldn’t get the wrong idea. I only kept it from you because I didn’t want you stressing out or imagining things.”

Chloe yanked herself free from Ian, a flash of anger on her face.

She backed away, snatching a wet wipe from her purse and rubbed furiously at the spot Ian had grabbed–like she couldn’t get rid of it fast enough.

Ian’s expression went so dark it made the whole room tense, his mood practically radiating off him.

Chloe tossed the wet wipe–aside, her movements sharp and dismissive.

She stared straight into Ian’s eyes, her tone cold as ice. “Ian, I don’t believe anything you say. I only trust what I’ve seen with my own eyes.”

Chloe squeezed out tears, making herself look utterly heartbroken as she choked out, “We’ve known each other since we were kids–over twenty years. We’ve been married for three. But for the woman you really love, you keep betraying me, keep lying to me over and over. Tell me, Ian–what do I even mean to you?”

Watching Chloe break down in tears threw Ian completely off balance; he was all nerves, freaking out inside.

He carefully moved closer, voice low and desperate. “Chloe, it’s not like that. Come home with me–I promise I’ll explain everything.”

As lan tried to come closer, Chloe’s tears spilled over. Panicked and desperate to get away, she spun around and bolted toward the road.

Right then, a flashy sports car pulled up in style, its engine purring as it slowed to a stop beside her–a literal getaway wagon appearing out of nowhere.

Arthur slid off his shades and flashed Chloe a knowing grin. “Need a ride?” he said, his tone casual but eyes full

of concern.

Without a second thought, Chloe, still sobbing, gratefully slipped into Arthur’s car, barely glancing back.

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“Mr. Logan, please, just take me away,” Chloe choked out, her voice barely holding together as she pleaded.

Arthur shot a quick look at Ian and Andrea, his eyes full of meaning.

“Chloe!” Ian shouted, panic in his voice as he lunged toward the car.

He tried to reach for Chloe to pull her out of the passenger seat, but Arthur coolly slid his sunglasses back on and fired up the engine, leaving lan behind.

By the time lan managed to steady himself, the sports car was already gone, disappearing into the night.

lan started to leap into his car to give chase, but Andrea rushed over and stepped in front of him, blocking his path.

Andrea tested the waters, her voice soft. “Ian, Chloe trusts Mr. Logan–they’re good friends. She’ll be alright with him. Maybe you should just let her calm down for now.”

Ian brushed Andrea aside, irritation etched all over his face.

Ian shot her a warning look. “Andrea, quit playing games. Don’t let it happen again.”

Andrea forced herself to defend, her voice shaky and aggrieved. “Ian, what are you talking about? I swear, I really just tripped over something and fell into your arms by accident.”

Seeing Ian still staring after Chloe, Andrea broke down, tears streaming as she muttered, “Even if I still care about you, is that really such a crime?”

Ian turned around, his eyes boring into Andrea, full of danger.

Andrea pushed through her tears, voice shaking. “We were together once, remember? I was your first love. You told me yourself–you wanted to marry me. We might’ve spent six years apart, but it’s not like you really love your wife. When I came back, you treated me so well… Don’t tell me you honestly never felt a thing for

me!

Ian let out a cold, mocking laugh.

Andrea felt a chill run down her spine and instinctively backed away.

Ian looked her up and down, his voice icy. “Yeah, we were together once. I even considered marrying you.”

Andrea was swept up in a rush of emotion, unable to suppress her excitement after hearing lan’s reply.

She couldn’t stop herself, her voice quivering with hurt as she cried out, “If your feelings for me are still real, then why do you keep pushing me away like this?”

Andrea’s words came out in a desperate, pleading whimper. “lan, I’ve come back… Can we please get back together? Can’t we just start over, like six years ago–just you and me?”

A flash of contempt crossed fan’s eyes.

His voice was cold and ruthless. “Andrea, even six years ago when you were still innocent, I didn’t sleep with

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you. What makes you think I’d ever want you now–after you’ve been married and had someone else’s kid?”

Ian’s words gut–punched Andrea, making her stagger back in shock, completely shattered.

She stared at Ian, utterly stunned, her tears spilling down in an instant.

Andrea was totally shaken, her nerves fraying.

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