You Cheated I Moved On novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17 Leagues Beyond Julian

Liam’s voice trailed off as he was unwilling to voice the rest

aloud.

The unspoken implication stung Jane like a sharp slap.

Pretending not to notice Jane’s mortification, Chloe smiled at Liam. “My colleague just returned from overseas and has no experience with this type of interview. Please excuse any missteps.”

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Jane lifted her chin, declaring she’d worked a war correspondent. She expected surprise and respect, but both Liam and Chloe barely glanced at her before resuming their

conversation.

Her attempt landed flat, and frustration bubbled up inside Jane, nearly spilling over.

Mercifully, the elevator reached the top floor moments later.

Liam led the two women into a conference room.

“I’ll fetch Mr. Price,” he announced.

“Thank you very much,” Chloe replied. 1/7

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As soon as Liam left, Jane followed Chloe inside, leaning in with feigned casual curiosity. “You and Mr. Harris seem quite familiar. Have you met before?”

Seeing through her transparent probing, Chloe continued arranging her interview materials. “I reached out to him repeatedly to secure this interview with Mr. Price. Is it so strange we’ve built a working relationship?”

Jane was caught off guard, her fingers tightening around her handbag strap. “He was unusually warm toward you. I’d wondered if…”

“Is your mind only on romantic gossip?” Chloe cut her off, snapping her folder shut. “You call yourself a war

correspondent, yet spend your time fabricating baseless rumors about a married woman?”

The sharp mockery in Chloe’s eyes made Jane’s breath catch. She bristled at the intimidation. “No need to overreact. I’m just saying. Unless… you have a reason to be sensitive?”

She’d heard Liam was nearly as unyielding as Ethan, showing

favor to no one.

There was no reason for him to treat a single magazine reporter with such warmth-unless something improper was going on.

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appearance for the interview.

About ten minutes later, the conference room door opened. Liam stepped in first, followed closely by a tall figure.

Even amid the countless handsome, high-profile men she’d met, Chloe felt a brief, involuntary pause at the sight of Ethan.

Unlike Julian’s soft, gentlemanly charm, his features held a sharp, magnetic allure. Standing at six feet five inches, he wore a crisp black tailored suit, the top button of his dress shirt

undone.

His eyes carried a cool sharpness, his nose high and defined. The only faint flaw was the pale hue of his perfectly shaped lips-a quiet sign of his lingering poor health.

He was really pushing himself-fighting through this and still showing up for work.

A wry sense of perspective washed over Chloe. If the big boss himself could drag himself to work looking like this, who were the rest of them to grumble?

She stood and stepped forward, extending her right hand. “Mr. Price, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Chloe Shaw.”

Jane hovered behind her. As she held out her hand, Chloe ficked her eyelids twice in a subtle gesture.

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Pretending to be strangers with her almost-fiancé in front of Jane sent a faint, forbidden thrill through her.

For a split second, she swore she saw amusement flicker across Ethan’s face.

When Chloe blinked again, his expression had returned to its usual composed neutrality.

“Hello.” He took her hand in a firm grip.

A light callus brushed her palm, warmth seeping into her skin.

Chloe pulled her hand back a touch too quickly, flustered by the fleeting contact.

“Shall we begin the interview?” she said.

“Very well.”

Ethan walked to the head of the table, unbuttoning his suit jacket as he crossed his long legs in a smooth, elegant line. Every gesture commanded attention,

Too bad about the messy personal life, Chloe mused. Otherwise, being tied to a man with his wealth and looks would hardly have been a hardship.

She dismissed the thought, switching on her voice recorder. She2

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alone. Her questions centered on Apex Group’s recent expansion and long-term strategy.

Ethan’s answers were concise but pointed-not a word wasted, yet nothing glossed over.

The more he spoke, the more Chloe found herself rethinking him.

Could a man with such presence and principles really string a woman along for years only to enter an arranged marriage?

The memory of Julian and Jane’s betrayal snapped her back to reality.

Naive.

Midway through, Ethan’s phone rang. It offered a natural pause, and Chloe motioned for him to take it.

Once he stepped out, Jane’s patience finally broke.

“I’ll take over the second half. Your questions are practically identical to the ones I prepared last time.”

She’d expected Ethan to be far more difficult-chalking up yesterday’s rejection to bad timing and his foul mood.

Bemy guest. I’ll take a breather.” Chloe leaned back, ielding:42

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When Ethan returned to find Jane in the interviewer’s seat, a slight crease formed between his brows.

But he resumed his place at the head of the table without a word.

Jane curved her red lips into a smile, tucking a wavy strand behind her ear as her voice dripped with sugary sweetness. “I’ll be conducting the rest of our session.”

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