Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 218

Chapter 218

Downstairs in the banquet hall, Chloe had just greeted Eric when Vivian spoke up.

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“Today’s Sophie’s coming–of–age party. I wonder what kind of present Dr. Irvine brought for her?” Vivian asked with a sly smile.

Chloe shot a look at Vivian, who was clearly trying to stir up trouble, and couldn’t be bothered to respond.

Vivian’s two friends deliberately raised their voices. “Vivian, which wealthy family is Dr. Irvine from?”

Vivian cleared her throat. “Dr. Irvine isn’t from any wealthy family. She’s Mr. Hamilton’s ex–wife.”

Vivian might just be the illegitimate daughter of the Monroe family, but she wasn’t someone you could mess with.

‘If Chloe thinks she can play games with me, she’s got another thing coming. I’ll make sure she regrets it,‘ Vivian thought, her eyes cold.

The guests nearby started gossiping in hushed voices, clearly intrigued by Vivian’s announcement.

Arthur Logan had a habit of speaking before he thought.

He pointed at Vivian, then turned to Eric, “Eric, where did you find this ugly thing? Should’ve just buried her back wherever you dug her up.”

His remark made the crowd burst into laughter, and Vivian’s face darkened with humiliation and anger.

Vivian bit back her frustration, keeping her voice meek as she said, “Mr. Logan, I’ve never done anything to offend you. Even if you and Dr. Irvine are close, it’s not fair for you to say such things about me.”

Eric glanced at Vivian with an unreadable expression. “Miss Monroe, you’re here as a guest, and Dr. Irvine is an honored guest of the Jordan family.”

Eric kept it brief, but Vivian caught the hint in his words. Her face fell, and she couldn’t quite hide her embarrassment.

Chloe didn’t flinch, meeting Vivian’s eyes with an unwavering stare.

Vivian was out to make a scene, desperate to stick Chloe with the label of “Mr. Hamilton’s ex–wife” in front of

everyone.

She was also throwing shade at Chloe’s background, hinting that without that title, Chloe was a nobody- someone who had no business even being at Sophie’s coming–of–age party.

Chloe walked straight up to Vivian and, in front of everyone, said, “Last week, Amelia Monroe threw you out of the family. Should I still call you Miss Monroe, or would the illegitimate daughter of the Monroe family‘ be more accurate?”

Vivian snapped. “I have a name! Say that again and I’ll make you regret it!”

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Simon, hugging Chloe’s leg protectively, chimed in, “Ma’am, didn’t your dad ever teach you it’s rude to yell at people?”

“You-!” Vivian sputtered, completely thrown off by a kid.

Vivian was left utterly speechless, floored by a little kid.

Chloe hugged Simon close, shielding him protectively in her arms.

Her expression was ice–cold as she shot Vivian a warning: “Vivian, you can call me Ms. Irvine or Dr. Irvine. But if you keep slapping that ‘Ex–Mrs. Hamilton‘ label on me, you’ll seriously regret it.”

She’s her own person.

She’s not defined by anyone else.

Not far away, Ian couldn’t take his eyes off Chloe as she confidently cast aside the “ex–wife” label in front of everyone. Her determination made him falter, his footsteps slowing as he watched her.

‘What if Chloe and I really never cross paths again?‘ Ian thought, a sudden wave of panic clutching at his chest.

Vivian tried to take Chloe down a peg but ended up humiliating herself in front of everyone. Her face was flushed with embarrassment and she looked absolutely mortified.

“Chloe, don’t waste your breath on people like her. If she tries anything, just slap her right back,” Mia called

out.

Mia showed up fashionably late, dressed in a tight, stunning black dress that radiated confidence.

One of Vivian’s friends shot her a glare and demanded, “This is Sophie’s coming–of–age party. Who do you think you are, coming in here with that attitude?”

Mia exuded a fierce, untamed energy that dominated the entire room.

Mia marched right up to the woman who’d mouthed off, looking down her nose and sneering, “How many daddies you got? Takes guts to talk to me that way.”

Vivian wasn’t about to pick a fight with Mia. She grabbed her friends and hustled them out of there without another word.

Patrick stepped in, holding Mia back. “Let it go.”

Chloe caught Jan staring at her intensely, and couldn’t help but knit her brows in annoyance.

Still, with all eyes on her, she kept her cool and stayed collected for the sake of appearances.

Sophie, the little princess of the Jordan family, showed up in a sparkling diamond tiara and a fantasy princess dress. She made a beeline for Chloe and asked, “Third Brother, is this the Dr. Irvine you’re always bragging about?”

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Eric’s face turned serious as he corrected her, “Show some respect–call her ‘Big Sis.”

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Sophie, as outgoing as ever, slipped her arm through Chloe’s and complimented her, “Sis Chloe, you’re so beautiful!”

Chloe grinned as she handed her gift over. “Thank you, Sophie, and happy birthday!”

Sophie sneaked a peek inside the jewelry box, her face lighting up in amazement before she quickly closed the lid. “You’ve got such incredible taste, Sis–I love it so much!”

Chloe shot a glance at Philip and said, “Philip’s got an amazing eye–he helped me pick this out.”

Arthur Logan huffed, “Seriously? You two went shopping for gifts and didn’t even think to ask me along?”

The onlookers couldn’t help but notice that Ian’s face was tough to read.

Philip replied calmly, “No hard feelings, Mr. Logan. It was just a coincidence–I ran into Dr. Irvine by chance.”

Most people seemed convinced, but Ian wasn’t buying it at all.

He lingered among the guests, his brooding gaze glued to Chloe–every inch radiating raw, unmistakable possessiveness.

Sophie’s eyes practically lit up with stars when she saw Arthur. “Whoa, where’d this super handsome guy come from?”

Arthur swerved and sidestepped, escaping Sophie’s playful grabs. “Hey, hey! If you wanna chat, go ahead–but quit pawing at me!”

At exactly eight o’clock, the dinner party officially began.

Ian stuck close to Benjamin, but his gaze never strayed from Chloe for a moment.

Chloe mingled beside Philip and Arthur, her eyes sweeping over the banquet hall as she took everything in.

The place was bustling with guests tonight, yet Julian was conspicuously absent.

Unable to hold back her curiosity, Chloe turned to Philip and asked, “Philip, have you been in touch with Sir Julian lately?

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