The Billion-Dollar Divorce (Ian and Chloe) novel Chapter 350

Chapter 350

Chapter 350

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The Sherman family saw things were about to get deadly and bolted in a panic.

Henry, not caring about appearances, dropped to his knees and helped Violet up. ambulance, now!”

“Call an

Renee shot a look at Charles, the old butler of the Quinn family. “Why are you just standing

there? Call an ambulance!”

Charles stepped forward, looking like he’d seen a ghost. “Mr. Quinn, someone’s streaming the wedding live!”

Henry just dropped to the floor like he’d been struck by lightning.

Andrea was totally freaking out.

With the whole thing being livestreamed, her dirty laundry was about to be aired for the whole world to see.

Andrea grabbed Henry’s arm. “Mr. Quinn, you have to catch whoever’s streaming this, or we’re all finished!”

Henry, furious and humiliated, barked at Charles and the bodyguards, “Block every exit and search everyone. Find the person streaming this, now!”

Mia ducked down and quietly dragged the streamer into the bathroom.

The streamer quickly changed into the outfit she’d stashed earlier, threw on a wig, and started disassembling her equipment.

Just as the streamer was about to shove the gear into her bag, Mia reminded her, “Let me take this stuff out for you. We’ll split up. The Hamilton family’s car is waiting outside to pick you up.”

Mia and the streamer slipped out of the bathroom one after the other. By then, Violet had already been taken away in an ambulance.

Watching the streamer slip out the exit, Mia was just about to leave when Charles stepped in front of her. “Ms. Hamilton, please open your bag.”

Mia let out a cold laugh. “You really want to stop me?”

Charles forced himself to stand his ground and motioned for the bodyguards to step forward. “Ms. Hamilton, this is serious. Please cooperate.”

Thud! A muffled sound rang out before anyone could react.

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The nearest Quinn family bodyguard was already flat on the floor, dropped by Mia in one swift move.

Mia’s move was a dead giveaway. She might as well have confessed right then and there.

Henry stormed over with his crew, cutting Mia off, while the guests swarmed in, hungry for drama.

Henry gritted his teeth in anger when he saw Mia. “I knew Renee would never dare do this on her own. You must’ve egged her on!”

He jabbed a finger at Mia and snapped at the bodyguards, “Stop her!”

Before the Quinn family’s bodyguards could even move, Patrick was already by Mia’s side.

Patrick jabbed a finger at Henry and started yelling, “Henry, you old bastard! You actually dared to bully my baby? I’ll tear the Quinn family apart!”

Henry instantly chickened out the moment he saw Patrick.

Mia snuggled up to Patrick, playing the victim. “Patrick, thank goodness you’re here. This old bastard was bullying me.”

Henry caught a flash of menace in Patrick’s eyes, and a cold sweat broke out down his back.

Henry stammered, “Patrick, I honestly thought I never did anything to offend you or the Hamiltons, but Ms. Hamilton keeps coming after me for no reason.”

Patrick cut him off before he could finish. “You brought this on yourself. You knew Andrea was the Hamilton family’s enemy, but you still joined forces with her. Serves you right!”

Patrick said, “Before I came, Ian told me to send you a message. Henry, cut all ties with those two women from the Sherman family, or you’ll be in serious trouble!”

With that, Patrick put his arm around Mia and walked away without a second glance at the

crowd.

Mia seized the moment to lead Renee away with her.

As they stepped out of the church, Mia realized it was pouring. “Getting married on a rainy day? Guess this wedding was doomed from the start!”

Mia handed the streaming gear to Renee.

Renee thanked her over and over, then hurried off with the equipment to find her influencer friend.

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Mia and Patrick got into the car, only to find Ian already inside.

Mia’s eyes lit up. “Ian, why are you here, too?”

Ian didn’t bother explaining. He just told Robert to drive.

Ian didn’t say a word the whole ride.

Patrick and Mia chatted away the entire time.

Suddenly, Ian spoke up. “Stop the car.”

Patrick and Mia looked totally baffled as Robert slowly pulled over to the side of the road.

Ian asked, “Is there an umbrella in the car?”

Robert quickly handed him one.

Ian took the umbrella and got out of the car.

Patrick and Mia huddled inside, peeking out as Ian walked straight over to Chloe with the umbrella. Suddenly, everything made sense, and they knew exactly what was up.

“Chloe!” Mia called out.

Mia tried to get out, too, but Patrick held her back.

Patrick told Robert to hit the gas, leaving Ian standing there in the rain.

Chloe had come over during her lunch break to give a pulse diagnosis to one of her mom’s friends, and when she stepped outside, it suddenly started pouring.

She didn’t expect to run into Ian.

Ian held the umbrella in one hand and took off his jacket with the other.

Chloe shook her head. “I’m fine, Ian. I’m not cold.”

But Ian still draped his jacket over her shoulders. “Where are you headed? Let me give you a ride.”

Chloe thought for a moment and shook her head. “I’ll just take a cab back to the hospital. Don’t worry about me.”

Ian turned around and saw that the car was already gone.

His

eyes

looked down at Chloe, intense and commanding. “Have you had lunch yet?”

Seeing Chloe hesitate, Ian knew she hadn’t eaten yet.

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But Chloe was firm. She wasn’t going to the restaurant with him.

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Ian glanced around, then pointed at a milkshake shop with a line out front. “Come on, let me get you a milkshake.”

He remembered Chloe was crazy about street food.

Milkshakes and all those street snacks. She loved them all.

If the food was good, Chloe and Mia would track it down, no matter how hidden or deep in some alley.

Chloe nodded, and the two of them huddled under the umbrella as they joined the end of

the line.

Ian switched spots with Chloe, standing on the windy side and angling the umbrella to shield

her better.

Chloe glanced at Ian. “So, what are you doing out here in Verdantville?”

Ian lowered his gaze. “Just came with Patrick, nothing major.”

Since Ian clearly didn’t want to talk about it, Chloe didn’t press.

They hadn’t seen each other in a while. They weren’t exactly close, but it didn’t feel weird either. Chloe felt comfortable around Ian, just like always.

The rain wasn’t too heavy, and the two of them stood at the back of the line, just chatting

away.

Ian lowered his gaze, watching Chloe as she talked, her words flowing easily.

He remembered how Chloe used to pester him to go out, always begging him to take her to the night market and try all the street food.

Ian thought, ‘Back then, I never understood what was so great about a few barbecues and a milkshake. Why did they make her so happy?

‘But now, I finally get it.

‘Turns out, happiness really is just that simple.

‘As long as the person I care about is by my side, anything we do feels joyful!’

The cashier asked what kind of milkshake they wanted, and Ian said, “One chocolate shake, low sugar.”

Chloe glanced up at Ian.

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She was surprised he still remembered her favorite.

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Ian handed the milkshake to Chloe. “My driver will be here soon. Let’s wait by the curb.”

Across the street, in a stretch limo, Sophie spotted Chloe and Ian and quickly rolled down the window. “Eric, it’s Chloe!”

Eric and the rest of the Jordan family all turned to look.

Hanna and Gerardo immediately got up and squeezed into the kids’ seats.

When the Jordan family saw Chloe wrapped in Ian’s jacket, sharing an umbrella with him by the curb, they all shot Eric sympathetic looks.

Eric looked around at everyone. “Why are you all looking at me like that?”

Jude said, “Eric, you gotta show some warmth, man. Look at Ian. He gave her his jacket and bought her a milkshake. That’s how people treat a girl right.”

Antonio added, “Just being nice isn’t enough. If you want a great wife, you gotta go after her, compete, and use some real tactics.”

Sophie piped up, “Eric, try acting cute with Chloe. If you’re a little soft with her, she’ll definitely like you more.”

Hazel said, “Dr. Irvine is all about her career. Eric, you need to pamper her and lay on sweet talk. Even if it’s a bit cheesy. And don’t forget to show off your physique a little.”

Hanna said, “You guys have it all wrong. Just shower her with cash! Eric, seriously, add up your assets. Can you even compete with Ian’s bank account?”

Gerardo shot down the whole plan. “You really think Eric can outplay Ian, outshine him, or outspend him? Seriously, who gave you guys the guts to think that?”