Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 94

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lan startled Chloe so badly, any sleepiness she felt vanished in an instant.

She bent down to pick up the plush toys that had fallen, then walked inside without a word.

Ian grabbed her arm, his eyes fixed on the colorful plush toys in her arms.

His tone was sharp as he asked, “Why are you back so late?”

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Chloe shot Ian a look, not saying a single word. She brushed his hand off with a cold sideways movement and strode straight into the living room.

After being brushed aside by Chloe, Ian’s expression turned so dark it was almost menacing

They both walked into the living room.

Ian’s tone was icy and impatient as he called after her, “Chloe, I’m talking to you.”

When Chloe still didn’t answer, Ian seized her wrist.

His grip was so tight that the plush toys spilled from her arms and tumbled to the floor.

Chloe stared at the plush toys now scattered at her feet. Staying calm, she said to Ian, “You seriously stayed up all night just to ask me that?”

Ian pressed her again, “Why are you back so late?”

They stared at each other for a few seconds, then Chloe suddenly smirked.

She said, “Ian, our prenup doesn’t say I have to come home at a specific time every night.”

Ian was left speechless, nearly fuming at her response.

His chest rose and fell sharply, and he slowed down, reminding her, “I reminded you after the press conference–we’re supposed to go to The Old Hamilton Manor tonight.”

Chloe gave a careless “Whatever. Sure, you said it, but I never agreed.”

Ian’s dark eyes stayed locked on Chloe, waiting to see how she’d react.

He demanded, “So why’d you end the call when I tried reaching you?”

Chloe said, “Maybe I hit the wrong button by accident.”

Her dismissive attitude couldn’t have been more obvious, and lan could feel anger simmering beneath the

surface.

But Ian was always cool–headed–he didn’t go off just because of those photos and lame excuses Andrea sent

him.

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Still, there were some things he had to get straight.

He pressed, “Don’t tell me you accidentally turned your phone off too?”

Chloe shrugged, “Nah, it just ran out of battery and shut off.”

For a moment, Ian felt like he couldn’t breathe.

He stalked back and forth in front of Chloe, restless, then froze in place, glaring at her.

Chloe lounged on the couch, totally unfazed, her gaze lowered in a cool, bring it on‘ attitude.

Ian’s hands clenched, veins popping at his temples as he fought to keep it together.

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He said, voice tight with frustration, “Chloe, we’re married. You stay out all night and don’t even bother picking up the phone–did it ever cross your mind how I might feel?”

Right in the middle of his sentence, Chloe sprang to her feet.

She marched straight over, chin tilted up as she stared him dead in the eyes.

Chloe fired back, “So now you remember we’re married? Funny how you only care about that when it’s convenient for you–but the whole time you were sneaking around, lying to me, and playing happy family with your precious Andrea and her kid, that didn’t seem to matter at all.”

She kept going, her voice cold, “Every single time you hurt me because of her–did it even cross your mind how I felt, or was I just supposed to suck it up?”

Chloe snapped, “All I did was come home late. It’s not like I was out hooking up with some random guy. Is that really worth freaking out over?”

They stood there, glaring at each other, the tension so thick neither one dared to back down.

Ian pressed his lips together, his deep eyes fixed intently on Chloe.

The two of them stood locked in silence for a long, drawn–out moment.

Eventually, Ian spoke up. “So you leaked my connection with Clint to the reporters, and you let Andrea know to bring Clint to the press conference ahead of time. Were you looking to make my relationship with them completely public?”

Chloe didn’t find it surprising that Ian knew all this.

She straight–up admitted it, totally unfazed. “Yeah, I planned the whole thing against you. Too bad it blew up in my face. Next time, I’ll know better–I’ll make sure I get it right.”

Ian locked his gaze on Chloe, completely stunned, unable to believe what he was hearing.

He asked, voice rough with disbelief, “Seriously, Chloe, when did you get so calculating?”

Chloe gave Ian a calm, almost fearless smile.

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Chloe smiled and said, “I picked it up from you.”

They stood face to face, staring each other down.

lan was barely keeping himself in check.

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He’d never imagined Chloe would say something like that to him–especially with that calm smile on her

face.

She used to be so cager to please, obedient, and innocent around him.

But now, she was either prickly and suspicious, like she was constantly on guard, bristling at every little thing.

Or she was completely indifferent, as if nothing could catch her interest anymore.

Now, she pretended to go along with him on the surface, but was busy scheming behind his back.

Chloe was so tired her eyelids kept drooping. She looked at Ian and asked, “Are you finished yet?”

Ian, still seething, barked at her, “No!”

Chloe scrunched her lips in a pout and slouched against the couch. “Then by all means, keep going.”

‘First time Ian’s ever yelled at me. Huh, that’s actually new,‘ Chloe thought to herself.

Ian knew Chloe wasn’t feeling right.

But he couldn’t just stand by and let her keep spiraling like this.

He pointed at all those plushies scattered around and snapped, “Where’d these come from?”

Chloe propped her elbow on the back of the couch, head in hand, making no attempt to hide it. “Mr. Logan won them for me at the claw machine.”

‘Mr. Logan?‘ Ian repeated to himself, his eyes narrowing in suspicion.

Ian tipped his head back and took a deep breath.

‘She really just owns up to it, like she doesn’t even care, Ian thought, disbelief and irritation boiling inside him.

Ian’s hands clenched into fists at his sides.

Ian kept his voice steady, almost too controlled, as he told Chloe, “I get that you were Mr. Logan’s doctor back in Country T, but that guy’s got issues. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, you really should keep your distance

from him.”

With her eyes still shut, Chloe shot back, “He seems pretty normal to me. At least he knows cheating on your wife is messed up, and that people who break up families are seriously trouble.”

Ian’s jaw tightened, his face even darker. “Andrea’s not some homewrecker. She’s ancient history for me. How

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