NovelEnglishChapter 127 He Felt Distressed! Not far away, Cathy's jealousy was evident.
She thought, "Why did all the high-quality men revolve around Chloe? How exactly am I inferior to her?" This thought filled her with even more resentment.
"Chloe, how could you be so careless, not even knowing you were hurt? And you were gone for so long, Michael was looking everywhere for you. It turns out you were with Mr. Alfredson. No matter what, you should have at least told Michael first!" In Cathy's words, Chloe seemed like a flirtatious woman who left her husband at the party to be with another man.
Anyone with a bit of sense could pick up on her insinuation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Chloe, you should stay by Michael's side. He was worried about you. Do not wander off again.
After saying this, Cathy turned to Rick with a big smile and extended her hand. "Hello, Mr. Alfredson. My nis Cathy Swift. I have always admired your talent and abilities. Meeting you today, you are exactly as I imagined!" Chloe could not help but roll her eyes at this scene.
It was obvious what Cathy was aiming for Chapter 127 He Felt Distressed! 2/4 In the social circles of the upper class, Cathy had always held a certain arrogance, looking down on many of the local scions as fools.
Rick was someone worthy of her attention, that was why Cathy was so enthusiastic.
Rick did not want to be rude in front of everyone, and shook Cathy's hand, though his expression remained indifferent.
Michael leaned over and asked, "Where were you just now? Why did you appear with Rick? And why did you change your dress?" He was anxious to know what she had been doing during her absence.
Chloe pursed her lips and remained silent.
She felt explaining was too troublesand honestly did not want to.
"Chloe, answer me!" Michael's voice was filled with suppressed anger.
He had been worried when Chloe disappeared for over half an hour, and now she was avoiding his questions, which only fueled his frustration. "What is there to say?" Chloe's evasion only escalated the tension. Michael frowned and took her away from Rick.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChapter 127 indifference? Why did you not answer my calls just now?" Chloe was visibly tired, her face showing signs of exhaustion.
"The phone died, and I was not around because I was locked in the dressing room." She held up her phone, showing the black screen to confirm it was out of battery.
"How did you get locked in the cloakroom?" "My dress got stained by a waiter. Cathy suggested I go to the second floor to change my dress, but the door was locked from the outside as soon as I entered." Chloe felt she had explained clearly.
Michael recalled the look of panic in Cathy's eyes when he had asked her about Chloe's whereabouts earlier. He thought, "So, it was Cathy's doing?" "How did you get out?" "Someone had a heart attack in the cloakroom..."
Seeing that Michael was determined to get all the details she reluctantly recounted the whole incident. After hearing the whole story, Michael's frown deepened.
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"If you had not seen Rick downstairs, were you really planning togum from the second floor?" Chloe nodded without hesitation, "Saving lives is more important!" X
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