Chapter 1688

Not until Chloe’s shaky legs found their grounding did Damon let her go. Damon lowered his head to look at the wrinkled front of his shirt and pursed his lips. Had she not clung to his shirt from the moment those two women appeared, he would have seriously considered throwing them, along with that driver, off the cliff nearby

Chloe slowly approached Barbara and Becky, swaddled in a cozy down jacket that seemed warm even to the naked eye. Yet, her slightly bulky figure, inching closer to them, stirred a sense of unease within the two women.

“What are you up to?” Becky leaned towards Barbara for support

Chloe stopped a few steps away from them, wearing a smirk that didn’t quite reach her eyes. An icy glint in her eyes was impossible to hide.

What brings you here?” Chloe retorted, her gaze sweeping over them with a clear hint of mockery c2

“Of course we “Before Becky could finish her sentence, Barbara suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her back, causing her to stagger.

“Nothing. Becky has a bad temper and it gives our mother headaches, so I brought her out for a breather”

Chloe let out a scoff, nodding slightly. “Is that so“”

She took a look at Barbara and tightened her grip on her jacket. You two sure know how to have a good time, coming to the middle of nowhere for a

stroll

understand Chloe’s sarcasm, “What, we can’t? What does our

case, why ask

taken aback. You

I should be thanking you I have no right to question where you go for a walk. I’m just curious. You came to such a place for a

hearing this, both Barbara and Becky stiffened, their faces turning red in embarrassment. They both instinctively hugged themselves, their

with a glance before letting out an undisguised chuckle.

at us?” Becky flared

replied nonchalantly “You’re overthinking. I was merely admiring how beautiful you

lip, her

their makeup perfectly done, and their hair carefully styled. Their jewelry was clearly hand–picked from a selection of the

and luxurious

sea, no person in their right mind would choose to wear such thin gowns to such a place for a stroll Even if they were in the car, no one would dress like this

of going for a stroll.

would have been injured to some extent, or at least been left disheveled. Appearing at the Duke’s banquet in such a state would have made her the laughingstock of the evening. This would have brought disgrace to

had dressed up like this to come here, clearly expecting her to have been injured or even killed in the accident. Their real aim for tonight

How

cold. Mind your

words had made even Becky realize her

your stroll. It’s getting late and I need to attend

cars in front had stopped, they both assumed that Chloe had met with

them got out of the car without thinking, not even noticing the cold air that hit them. When they saw Chloe standing there unharmed, they were

had pointed out their inappropriate attire they realized how conspicuous they were

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