Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 231

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Chapter 231

Chloe and Edward sat across from each other, sizing each other up.

Neither bothered to hide the challenge in their eyes.

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Edward finally spoke up. “If you’d just been a bit more generous and knew your place back then, things between you and Ian wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

Chloe swore under her breath.

‘Mia was right,‘ Chloe thought to herself. ‘She really hit the nail on the head.‘

This old bastard from the Hamilton family is selfish, always covering for his own, and absolutely impossible to reason with, Chloe fumed.

‘To him, his precious grandson is blameless–it’s all somehow my fault for not being the sweet, accommodating pushover he wanted,‘ she scoffed inwardly.

Chloe, clearly annoyed, didn’t bother to hide her attitude. “So what made you stoop so low as to come see someone as ‘small–minded and tactless‘ as me, Mr. Hamilton? What’s this all about?”

Edward sneered, a tone of utter contempt in his voice. “Ian is dating Miss Goodwin these days. As long as you promise to stop meddling in his life and quit wrecking his relationship with her, I’ll make sure the Irvine family doesn’t pay the price.”

Chloe shot back, “Seriously, what makes you think I’m dying to chase after your loser grandson?”

Edward snorted, full of disdain. “You’re just a bankrupt heiress. Don’t think rubbing elbows with a few rich folks as a doctor means you can walk around like you own the place.”

He spat, “Even if you hustled for three lifetimes, you’d still be way out of Ian’s league.”

Chloe shot up from her seat, fed up and unwilling to waste another second on this grumpy old geezer.

She glared at Edward, face icy. “Don’t worry, Mr. Hamilton. Even if every man on the planet suddenly vanished, I still wouldn’t lower myself to get back together with your precious grandson. Not in a million years.”

Right before heading out, Chloe tossed one last dig his way. “Oh, and maybe you should keep your grandson. on a tighter leash. Tell him to quit showing up whining and trying to mess up my life–I’m done with his pathetic drama.”

Chloe didn’t give Edward the chance to start ranting. She turned on her heel and left without another word.

Behind her, Chloe heard the sharp crash of a teacup being hurled onto the table, but she couldn’t care less

and never looked back.

Chloe marched back to the clinic, ready to see her next round of patients.

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Margaret’s mother, Lucille Goodwin, knocked on the door and stepped into Chloe’s office.

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Chloe looked up and saw a young woman dripping in sparkling jewels and dressed in flashy luxury. Then she glanced at the patient’s name on her computer–Lucille Goodwin. ‘She looks way younger than I’d expected… Is this really the person I’m supposed to meet?‘ Chloe wondered.

Chloe asked, just to confirm, “Are you Lucille Goodwin?”

Lucille glanced around the office, gave Chloe a once–over, and then sat down.

Chloe asked, “How long have you been having trouble sleeping? Have you taken any medication for it?”

Lucille smirked, “I’m not here for treatment–I came to warn you.”

Chloe slowly pulled her hand back from the keyboard.

She met Lucille’s gaze and could see the challenge and contempt in her eyes, clear as day.

But Chloe didn’t recognize Lucille at all. For a moment, she was confused and kept her guard up.

Chloe said, “Just say what you mean.”

Lucille casually toyed with the jade bracelet on her wrist, making sure Chloe saw every glimmer.

Fixing Chloe with a cold, warning glare, she said, “Dr. Irvine, whether you and Mr. Hamilton grew up together or were married for years, that’s all in the past now. I suggest you mind your place and stop fantasizing about winning him back with that pretty face of yours.”

Lucille’s voice was cutting, dripping with spite. Chloe couldn’t help but frown, thinking, ‘Is she for real? Does she think I’m dying to chase after Ian again?‘

Lucille kept her eyes locked on Chloe, voice full of threat. “Even if you can’t let go, my daughter Margaret is about to get engaged to Mr. Hamilton. If you so much as try to mess up their engagement, you’ll have me to

answer to.”

Chloe curled her lips into a mocking smirk.

‘So this is Margaret’s mother, Mrs. Goodwin,‘ Chloe thought.

‘Looks like I’ve just crashed right into a viper’s nest–one after another, they’re all showing up to warn me,‘ she sneered to herself.

Chloe stood up from her chair.

She squared up in front of Lucille, both hands stuffed firmly into the pockets of her white coat.

Chloe said, “Mrs. Goodwin, if you’re hellbent on helping your daughter pick up leftovers, that’s your business. But this is my clinic–if you dare disrespect me again, don’t be surprised when I throw you out myself.”

Lucille might be tough, but she wasn’t stupid.

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As the matriarch of the Goodwin family, she would never stoop to getting physical with someone like Chloe.

That would be beneath her.

Lucille stood, coolly locking eyes with Chloe, completely unfazed.

She shot back, her tone thick with sarcasm, “I’ve seen your type a million times–always playing both sides. You claim I’m helping my daughter ‘pick up your leftovers, but how do you explain Mr. Hamilton getting himself hurt saving you? Doesn’t that say something?”

Chloe snorted, “That just means he’s got a knack for making trouble for himself.”

She tossed out, “Ian and I are divorced. Whatever you do–engaged, married, whatever–is your business, not mine. If you’ve got issues, take them to him. Stop trying to stir up drama with me–I couldn’t care less.”

Lucille gave a satisfied nod. “Dr. Irvine, don’t forget what you said today.”

As soon as Lucille Goodwin strode out of Chloe’s office, Eric Jordan knocked at the door and came in.

Eric said, “Need any help?”

Chloe just shook her head, feeling utterly drained. ‘I can’t deal with any more drama today, she thought to herself.

Eric said, “Chloe, Margaret and Andrea are worlds apart. The Goodwin family is famous for playing tough in these circles. Margaret may have a decent reputation, sure, but trust me–her mom is a whole different beast.”

He went on, “The Goodwins are all about their interests. They’ve been angling for a tie–up with the Hamilton family even before Mr. Hamilton married you. Now that you two are divorced, Mrs. Goodwin’s attitude makes it clear–they’re making moves to join forces. If Mr. Hamilton keeps hanging onto you, expect the Goodwins to bring the drama straight to your door.”

Eric added, “If things get messy, you know you can count on me—just say the word.”

Chloe gave Eric a resigned smile. “Eric, I’m not doing anything shady–let them talk all they want.”

‘Bring it on. Whatever crap they throw at me, I’ll handle it,’ Chloe thought to herself.

She didn’t stir up trouble, but she sure wasn’t afraid to face it head–on.

Eric shot Chloe a look and said, “The Quinns are throwing a party this weekend. If you’re free, come with me as my date–I want to introduce you to someone.”

Chloe double–checked, “Wait, Eric, you mean the Quinn family–as in, one of the eight powerhouses?”

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