Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 43

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Ian’s coldness cut Chloe’s heart like a knife. She pushed him away, her voice trembling, with rage. “Why? You’re the one who cheated. Why should I be the one to put up with it?”

Ian grabbed her wrists tightly. “Because you’re Mrs. Hamilton. You have to put up with it.”

Chloe screamed, her emotions in tatters. “I don’t want to be Mrs. Hamilton anymore, Ian. I don’t want you. I want a divorce. What part of that don’t you get?”

Ian’s voice was cold and steady. “Chloe, without my approval, no auction house in Kingsford will touch your jewelry, and no hospital will hire you.”

Chloe, completely out of control, started pounding on him. “You bastard, Ian!”

Ian’s grip tightened. “Chloe, I know you don’t want a divorce. Even if you did, I’ve already told you that you can’t afford to leave me.”

His tone was icy, devoid of any warmth.

They locked eyes, and the despair in Chloe’s gaze twisted slowly into hate.

Unable to break free, she suddenly leaned in and sank her teeth hard into Ian’s shoulder.

Ian let out a muffled grunt of pain, but instead of pulling away, he held her even tighter, refusing to let go.

The cramped luxury car was filled with tense silence for a long while.

It wasn’t until the taste of blood flooded Chloe’s mouth that she finally let go.

Her lips were stained with fresh blood, and her eyes were rimmed red, burning with anger. Her lips quivered. as she stared Ian down, hatred flooding her gaze.

Chloe stared at Ian, her voice steady and fierce. “The day you married me, I made a vow. I would rather give up my own life than ever leave you, Ian.”

Her lips trembling, Chloe’s voice broke. “But now? I regret everything. Even if I lose everything, even if it destroys me, I’m leaving you.”

With that, Chloe threw open the car door and walked away without a second glance.

Ian gently rubbed his aching shoulder, peering through the window as Chloe, completely falling apart, sobbed and bolted across the street.

This was the second time Chloe said she regretted it.

But he was sick of her constantly using death to threaten and test him.

Frustrated, Ian drove straight to the Royal Court Club.

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Patrick gave lan a gentle nudge. Have you ever thought that maybe Chloe isn’t just threatening you? Maybe the really does want a divorce. Maybe you’re just too sure of yourself.

Jan’s voice was firm, unwavering, ‘She went to see Andrea today, called her a homewrecker, threatened to take back the house, and tried to force her to leave Kingsford with Clint. See? She doesn’t actually want a divorce”

Patrick fell silent. Chloe wasn’t that once radiant and proud heiress of the Irvine family anymore.

But deep down, her pride was still intact. There was no way she’d lower herself to mess with Andrea and her

kid.

Patrick finally broke the silence. “Even if Chloe did go to her, it’s only because you guys pushed her over the edge. It’s not Chloe’s fault.”

Ian massaged his temples, looking exhausted. I’m heading out on a business trip this week. Keep an eye on things for me, will you? I don’t want Chloe causing more trouble with Andrea.”

Patrick rolled his eyes. “Why don’t you just take Andrea and her kid with you?”

Ian frowned.

Patrick shrugged. “Or you could always get rid of Chloe for good”

Ian shot him a look.

Patrick spread his hands, his voice dripping with dry humor. “Or you could just die, Ian. Problem solved, and both women get some peace.

Ian headed straight for the door.

As he reached the doorway, he stopped. “Chloe is out of a job now. I’m worried she might lose control and go confront my grandpa. I’ll ask Mia to keep him company more often. If anything comes up, call me immediately.

On the third day after lan’s departure, things started to shift. Chloe’s jewelry was finally sold.

The buyer even signed a deal that if they ever wanted to flip those pieces, Chloe got first dibs.

As soon as 500 million hit her account, Chloe didn’t hesitate. She treated Eric to a nice dinner to show her gratitude.

Over dinner, Eric brought it up again. “So, have you decided what you want to do about work?”

Chloe paused for just a second, and then spoke up with determination in her eyes, “Eric, since the Jordan family’s private hospitals are all over the place, could I get transferred to the Tecnovia branch? That’s where music therapy began, and I really want to study it firsthand.

Eric smiled reassuringly, “Just say the word, and I’ll make it happen. It’s totally up to you. When do you want to go?”

Chloe answered without hesitation, “Three days from now.”

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Eric nodded. “I’ll set everything up tonight. The hospital will cover all the travel arrangements.”

After parting ways with Eric, Chloe swung by the supermarket, picked up tons of fresh ingredients, and went home to whip up a feast for her family.

That evening, Frank got back from work, and Carl was home for the weekend. Chloe beamed, soaking in a laughter–filled family dinner.

She felt a pang of sadness as she noticed the gray in her parents‘ hair.

To bring that jewelry home as soon as possible, Chloe knew she had to venture out for a new start, leaving her family behind for now.

After dinner, the whole family gathered in the living room and chatted.

Chloe took out two bank cards, handed one to Jill, and said, “Mom, Dad, the jewelry’s sold. There’s 500 million in total. I’m keeping 300 million to pay off Ian and sort out the divorce. The rest is all yours.”

She lowered her head, hesitated a moment, and then finally got the words out. “Mom, Dad, I’m planning to go abroad for a while for further studies. I promise I’ll try to come back as soon as I can.”

Jill and Frank just looked at each other, too heartbroken to speak.

At last, Jill said gently, “Go on, Chloe. You’re still young. Do what you need to do. Don’t worry about us.”

Chloe glanced over her shoulder and saw Carl standing silently in his bedroom doorway, eyes puffy and red. fingers hooked around the edge, lips pressed tight as he stared at Chloe without saying a word.

Chloe knew deep down that if she ever needed anything, all she had to do was ask. Frank and Jill would always be there for her.

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