Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 251

Chlor watched Patrick sneakily place his order, looking all shifty, and immediately got what was up

Patrick had spoiled Mia since she was a kil

Even though Mia was pretty slow on the uptake about love, she stayed oblivious to romance,

And even though Patrick talked trash about her all the time, he never admitted how much he actually cared.

Chloe and Patrick hunkered down in the booth behind Mia, sneaking a listen without getting caught.

Mia wore a minimalist orange suit dress–bright, unapologetic, and totally grabbing attention.

Her blind date, Michael, showed up in a casual white suit over a deep V flashy pink shirt. His short, styled hair. sapphire carring, collarbone chain, and pinky ring screamed for attention. He lounged as if he owned the place, a nonchalant grin on his face, he might as well have “I couldn’t care less tattooed right across his forehead

They sized each other up, and Mia didn’t bother playing nice. To be blunt, I’m here because my family pushed me into this.

Michael flashed a lazy grin. “What a coincidence. My dad actually threatened to chase me out the house with a stick if I didn’t show up.”

Mia shot back, “I don’t do marriage, and I’m definitely not having kids. Not now, not ever.”

Michael shrugged. “Kids drive me nuts. If you can’t have any, that’s a win in my book.”

Mia took a deep breath. “I’m never working a day in my life, and my spending money every month can’t be less than five million.”

Michael thumped his chest. “I might not have any standout qualities, but when it comes to splurging on women, I’m all in.”

Mia slammed the table and jumped to her feet. “And I—”

Michael cut her off. “Hold up, no need for the encore. Just tell me how many lines you rehearsed before coming–hand them over and I’ll do the reading”

Mia slid back into her seat, looking resigned.

She said, “Michael, I’m basically dead weight. Whoever gets stuck marrying me, their family’s screwed. Come on, we were classmates–I might mess up a lot of people’s lives, but not yours.”

Michael couldn’t help but laugh.

Michael was still laughing when he suddenly said, “So, your grandpa’s lined up all the bachelor heirs from the eight powerhouses–just waiting for you to make your pick. Everyone’s saying you haven’t found anyone you like, but come on, I’m not buying that.”

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Mia felt a headache coming on. “Michael, it’s not that I haven’t liked anyone, I seriously just don’t want to get

married.”

Her grandpa and dad were both still waiting on her decision.

Michael was a notorious rich kid; Mia knew she had to keep things light without making him her enemy.

Michael suddenly stood up.

He leaned in, hands on the edge of the table, and spoke in a low, teasing voice. “Wait, don’t tell me there’s already someone you’re into?”

Mia shoved him back. “Why would I wreck a perfectly good life by falling for some guy?”

Michael smirked. “You and Mr. Lewis have been thick as thieves since you were kids. He says he’s not done playing the field, refuses to get hitched, and you claim you’ll never marry or have kids. You two aren’t secretly a thing… are you?”

Before he could finish, Mia couldn’t help herself and snorted with laughter.

Mia squared her shoulders, looking as serious as if she was pledging allegiance. “Me and Patrick? We’re just siblings–he’s closer to me than even my own brother. Touching his hand is like my left hand poking my right. Zero sparks. Nothing.”

She demonstrated with her hands as she spoke. “His abs? Might as well be prodding corn kernels. And trust me, even if I was undressing him, my heart would probably flatline.

Mia finished, “If I really had a crush on Patrick, with how close we are, I would’ve bagged him years ago. Why would I drag it out this long?”

Michael nodded, thinking. Makes sense!

Meanwhile, Patrick was crouched in the booth, eavesdropping–and he was losing his cool fast.

“Closer than a real brother?”

“She touches my hand and it’s like poking her own? Seriously, nothing?”

“And now my abs are just… corn kernels to her?‘

“Undressing me makes her heart rate flatline? Seriously, that’s how little she cares?‘

Chloe quietly patted Patrick on the shoulder to comfort him.

Patrick closed his eyes and took a long, steadying breath.

‘Unbelievable. I really must be an idiot, he thought.

‘Guess all that spoiling her since we were kids hasn’t been a waste, Patrick thought to himself with a wry smile.

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Who knows–with any luck, maybe this lovable idiot will be the one looking after me when I’m old, be mused.

At the entrance, Mitchell braced himself and awkwardly blocked the way, stopping Violet–pregnant belly and all–along with Vivian and Melody, from getting any closer to the restaurant.

Violet glanced at Chloe through the glass doors, her baby bump front and center.

She gave her stomach an exaggerated little push and shot Mitchell a look, “What, you worried I’ll cause trouble for that bitch?”

Mitchell didn’t dare get too close with Violet pregnant, so he steeled himself and said, “Mrs. Quinn, messing with Dr. Irvine is gonna land you in way more trouble than you can afford. Trust me.”

Vivian chimed in, stirring the pot. “Everyone knows Mr. Hamilton already split with that bitch. Aunt Violet’s calling the shots at the Quinn family now–and she’s carrying their next heir! Even if she goes after her, so what? Who’s gonna stop her?”

Melody, clearly feeling bold with Violet by her side, snarked, “Mr. Garrison, if you’re that desperate to butter up Mr. Hamilton, why not go work your charm on Miss Goodwin? If she lands the role of Mrs. Hamilton, maybe she’ll pull some strings for you. Chloe, that bitch, is just Mr. Hamilton’s ex–wife now–a total nobody. She couldn’t be less relevant.”

It was clear these three were targeting Chloe, and Mitchell’s head was already pounding from the trouble.

The bodyguards managed to keep Melody and Vivian at bay, but Mitchell didn’t dare stop Violet with her baby bump.

Violet marched right into the restaurant and sneered at Chloe, “Dr. Irvine, those tricks of yours are something else. You and Mr. Hamilton have been divorced forever, but you still get his people to follow you around like loyal guard dogs!”

Chloe and Patrick exchanged a glance, then they both stood up.

At the same time, Mia and Michael also got to their feet.

The four of them eyed each other warily. Mia jabbed a finger at Chloe and Patrick, sounding surprised, “Hey, what are you two up to?”

Patrick beat her to it, pointing at Mia with a frown. “Forget us–what are you doing here?”

Mia gestured at Michael standing next to her. “Blind date.

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