Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 199

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Chapter 199

Chapter 199

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Ian unlocked his phone, glanced at the photo Andrea had sent, then locked it again.

Andrea watched him, waiting for some kind of reaction, but Ian just sat there, completely unfazed.

She said, “lan, I was afraid you wouldn’t believe me, so I took a photo to show you. Honestly, when they’re together, they’re even more intimate than what the photo shows.”

Andrea added, “I always thought Chloe loved you, but turns out she’s so determined to divorce you because of this guy.”

Ian eyed her, his voice cool. “So you called me up, said it was urgent, just to tell me this?”

Andrea blinked, thrown by his reaction.

She quickly clarified, “No, Ian, that’s not why I called. Things have been getting worse for me lately, and that’s why I came to you. I just mentioned Chloe because it came up.”

Ian gave Andrea a quick once–over. “Chloe’s already agreed to help you out. I’ll reach out to her and take you there myself.”

Andrea hadn’t expected Ian to be looking out for her–especially with the whole divorce drama going on. Her heart skipped a beat with excitement. ‘So he’s still thinking about me after all, she thought.

Feigning sweetness, Andrea said, “Ian, thanks so much for doing this for me. I’ll just head home and wait for your call–I won’t trouble you anymore.” ‘If only he knew how much I cared about his help, she thought silently.

Ian watched Andrea walk away.

Leaning against the car door, he lit a cigarette, looking completely worn out.

He unlocked his phone again, staring at the photo Andrea had sent. Frustration gnawed at him–he honestly had no idea what to do next.

He couldn’t bring himself to go home–not when Chloe was no longer there.

He wanted to just drive straight over to the Irvine family’s place and see Chloe right now.

But he didn’t have the faintest idea what sort of excuse he could use to see her.

That’s right, lan told himself, frustration bubbling up.

Now I even have to think of a reason just to see her, he thought bitterly.

Ian leaned heavily against the car door, feeling utterly spent. He upped his head back and closed his eyes, exhaustion weighing down on him.

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Early the next morning, Ian showed up at the hospital to see Chloe.

He watched as Chloe’s car slowly pulled into a parking spot, then got out of his car.

Chloe spotted lan and stopped in her tracks.

Ian just stood there, dazed, staring at Chloe’s delicate face with its touch of makeup.

She looked radiant–not at all like someone who’d just gone through a divorce.

He handed her the breakfast. “I got your favorite–crab roe soup buns.”

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Chloe ran her fingers through her hair and didn’t accept the food. “No, thanks. I’m staying at my parents‘ place, and my mom always makes me breakfast–just the way I like it.”

Ian’s hand, still clutching the breakfast, fell weakly to his side.

He’d gone out of his way, even crossed two blocks just to buy her those buns, but now it all felt pointless. ‘Guess there was no need for me to worry so much,‘ Ian thought bitterly.

Ian felt drained, a sense of defeat weighing him down.

Chloe glanced his way, her tone impassive. “Anything else?”

Ian spoke, bracing himself. “I’ll bring Andrea over this afternoon. Remember–you said you’d help hypnotize her. I need you to keep that promise.”

Chloe glanced around and dropped her voice. “I’m not seeing any patients this afternoon. Just wait for me to text or call you.”

After saying that, she greeted a nearby coworker and headed off with her.

Ian stood there, staring after Chloe and her colleague, unable to look away even after she was completely gone from view.

It finally hit lan–he didn’t even know exactly when, but somewhere along the line, he’d lost every bit of the special place he used to have in Chloe’s life.

Meanwhile, Chloe had just walked into her office when Eric handed her a patient file. “This is Avalonia’s youngest triple crown winner. His situation’s a bit better than Mr. Logan’s used to be, but his family life is a

mess. Take a look first.”

Chloe took the file. “Don’t worry, Eric. Messy, hopeless cases are exactly my thing–I love the ones everyone else runs from

Eric flashed Chloe a supportive smile. ‘Oh, and there’s one more thing.”

“There’s this TV segment about medicine–they do free public education. You won’t get paid, but it’s a solid way to boost your own reputation and put the hospital’s name out there. I think you should give it a try.” Eric suggested.

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Chloe paused, nerves creeping in–she’d never even been on camera before. “You really think I can pull it off, Eric?” she asked, uncertainty flickering in her eyes.

Eric couldn’t help but laugh. “Chloe, it’s fine if you don’t have faith in yourself, but you better believe in me. If I say you’ve got what it takes, then trust me–you won’t let anyone down.”

Chloe grinned. “When I first started out, I was fearless–just a rookie diving into anything. It was you always cheering me on that got me this far. I might not believe in anyone else, but when it comes to you, Eric, I’ve got nothing but trust.”

TV exposure spreads like wildfire–once you’re on, everyone sees you.

If Chloe could really land a spot on that free public education show, it’d be a win–win: she’d build a great reputation, and both she and the hospital would get a huge boost in popularity.

With an opportunity like this, there was no way Chloe was going to let it slip away.

After a busy morning, Chloe got a call from Mia asking her to meet at a restaurant near the hospital.

Miranda and Mia had already taken care of the order for her.

Chloe hesitated for a moment before saying, “Mom, since Ian and I are divorced now, I guess I should start calling you ‘Aunt‘ instead.”

Miranda poured Chloe a glass of juice. “As long as you feel comfortable, you can call me whatever you want.”

Mia held Chloe’s hand. “Chloe, it’s not like Ian doesn’t have money. Why did you leave the marriage without taking anything?”

Chloe gently patted Mia’s hand, then took a bank card out of her bag.

She handed the bank card to Miranda. “Ian gave this to me, but it’s way too much for me to keep. Aunt, could you hold onto it for him for now?”

Chloe had checked the account–there was exactly five hundred billion dollars in it.

She’d always thought the men of the Hamilton family were selfish and unfeeling.

She couldn’t understand how the Hamilton family could hold onto their crown as Kingsford’s top elite family.

And she really didn’t get how lan didn’t even see Philip, Julian Rowe, or even Europe’s famed Logan family as real competition.

But when she counted all those zeros on that bank card, she finally realized just how terrifying the true power of the Hamilton family was.

If the other two men in the Hamilton family ever found out she had this money,

neither she nor her family would ever have a moment’s peace

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