You Cheated I Moved On novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19 She Misjudged Ethan

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Jane’s words from earlier that day flashed through Julian’s mind in an instant. “I was humiliated at Apex Group today. Chloe seems to be on close terms with Ethan’s assistant; the man treated her with clear, obvious special treatment…”

His face darkened with unbridled rage. He slid back into his car, twisted the key with a sharp, violent motion, and dialed Chloe’s number at once.

Chloe was not his real wife in any meaningful legal sense, but that did not mean he would tolerate her growing close to another man.

The phone rang repeatedly, the tone cutting through the heavy quiet of the car.

With Ethan sitting beside her, his gaze carrying a quiet, unspoken pressure, Chloe powered her device off completely.

“The number you have dialed is not available at this time.”

The automated, robotic message echoed through Julian’s car.

He lost all control of his temper and slammed his fist against the steering wheel. His car swerved out of control and rear-ended

the vehicle ahead, forcing him to stop and lose sight of the black2

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Rolls-Royce entirely.

A heavy silence hung over the luxury car for the entire drive.

Chloe had no idea why Ethan had sought her out, having already laid out her stance with complete clarity, and she waited patiently for him to speak.

Instead, Ethan showed no intention of revisiting their earlier discussion.

After watching her turn off her phone, he picked up a nearby laptop and began tending to high-priority work tasks.

Chloe fell silent once more. She did not disturb his focus,

stealing occasional glances in his direction, only to be drawn in again by his strikingly sharp features.

Ethan was fully absorbed in his work, completely oblivious to her quiet observation.

The car eventually pulled up outside a bustling bar.

Chloe stared at the bright, flashing neon sign for a long moment, taken aback by the unexpected choice of location.

She glanced at Ethan, who had stepped out of the car looking impeccably dressed in his formal business attire. “Do you often vist venues like this after work hours?” she asked.

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“On occasion,” Ethan replied shortly before walking through the bar’s entrance.

Chloe had no immediate response. She had not pegged him as someone with such a vibrant after-hours social life.

Clutching her handbag tightly, she followed him through the door.

Loud, thumping bass flooded her ears the moment she crossed the threshold. The bar was far more crowded than she had anticipated, packed wall-to-wall with patrons.

It marked Chloe’s first time in such a high-energy venue.

Pressing a hand to her ear to block out the deafening noise, she strained forward, desperate not to lose Ethan in the thick of the

crowd.

As she looked up, he was right there, waiting.

Ethan led the way deeper inside, where a host was already poised to guide them to a reserved booth.

No other patrons sat within ten feet of their table, and the blare of the music faded significantly in the secluded space.

Chloe sank into the soft booth seating and finally let out a relieved breath. Liam had placed the order with the sover 17:42

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minutes-premium liquors and a tall glass of fresh orange juice.

Chloe had been preparing to decline any offer of alcohol.

Despite Ethan’s earlier support, they had met only twice, and drinking together on their second encounter struck her as unseemly.

Besides, she still held unspoken doubts about the full nature of his personal life.

Before she could voice her hesitation, the glass of orange juice was placed gently in front of her.

“Thank you,” Chloe said, hiding her surprise and offering a polite, small smile.

She took a small, cautious sip and turned her attention to Ethan.

He had shed his black suit jacket, leaving only a solid black dress shirt with sleeves rolled up to his forearms, revealing toned, defined muscles.

His long legs remained crossed elegantly, and his gaze was fixed on the bar’s stage, giving every impression of someone there simply to unwind.

Chloe could not stay idle for long. She set down her glass and asked directly, “Mr. Price, have you reached a final de jsion17:42

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Ethan gave a concise reply. “The engagement stands.”

Hearing that, Chloe was left utterly without words.

The answer was entirely unexpected. She had braced herself for a demand that she give up the entire inheritance in exchange for a canceled engagement, not this short, firm declaration.

“Is this choice tied directly to the inheritance?” she asked, unable to decipher his true motives.

Ethan explained his reasoning in a calm, even tone, “My grandfather and your foster father were close friends. He entrusted Grandpa to look after your well-being, and Grandpa is not a man who goes back on his word.”

Understanding dawned on Chloe at once-the request originated with Vincent.

This revelation simplified matters greatly.

“Please reassure Sir Price that I am an adult, fully capable of taking care of myself,” she said earnestly.

Ethan fell silent, swirling the clear glass of whiskey in his hand and taking slow, occasional sips.

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confrontation, where she could argue her case freely, rather than Ethan’s calm, courteous demeanor that made any outburst from her seem rude and ungrateful.

Resigned and slightly petulant, she helped herself to the fruit platter and buttery pastries on the table.

Additional gourmet cakes were brought over by the server, and to her delight, they featured her favorite flavors.

The unexpected trip had not been a complete waste.

After finishing two slices of cake and several pieces of fresh fruit, Chloe opened her mouth to press Ethan for a clearer answer when a sharp, heated voice cut through the background music from the booth behind them.

“Caden Price, you are completely out of line. Tina has done so much for you, and you’re just going to ignore her now that you’re getting engaged?”

The voice carried a familiar tone.

A jolt of realization shot through Chloe-she recognized it from the two young women she had met at a restaurant days earlier.

She set down her orange peel quickly and spun around in her

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