Chapter 10 Truth Unveiled " Ugh , what bad luck running into them again ! " Lena muttered under her breath . Chloe smiled faintly . " Just pretend they don't exist . " But luck wasn't on their side because Curtis and Sonya had already spotted her . Curtis rode over , pulling his horse to a halt in front of her , and frowned . " What are you doing there ? " Chloe gave a low laugh . " And what about you ? Is this your so - called urgent meeting ? " Curtis stiffened awkwardly , while Lena mockingly chimed in , " If you're having meetings at a horse ranch now , will you have them in bed next ? " Curtis ' expression darkened . " Even if you're Chloe's friend , I won't let it slide if you don't stop spouting nonsense . " " Go ahead and sue me then ! " Lena shot back , defiantly raising her chin . Noticing the stormy expression on his face , Chloe stepped in front of Lena protectively . " If you dare to hurt her , I'll go public with the truth about you and Sonya's affair . " " You wouldn't dare , " he hissed . " Oh , wouldn't I ? " She knew he'd worked hard and spent a fortune suppressing the tabloid rumors about his affair with Sonya . The last thing he wanted right now was for them to flare up again . At that moment , Sonya trotted her horse closer and looked down at Chloe condescendingly . " Is this all you can do , pulling underhanded tricks and framing other women ? Do you really think that'll help you win Curtis back ? " Lena bristled and was ready to explode when Chloe held her down . Turning back to Sonya , Chloe said , " You crossed the line with a married man and yet call my tricks underhanded . Doesn't that sound ridiculous to you ? " Sonya snapped back , " There's nothing wrong with following your heart . Don't you feel like a complete loser for failing to make Curtis fall in love with you , even after three years ? " Maybe a woman like you will never understand . You'll never know that independence and confidence are what men truly admire . " With that , Sonya spurred her horse into a full gallop around the paddock . Applause rose around the field as people clapped for her . Curtis ' gaze followed her graceful , daring silhouette . Only after a long time did he turn back to Chloe . " A woman like Sonya doesn't even care about the things you fixate on . Chloe , I need you to stop being so petty and stop following me here . " Chapter 10 Truth Unveiled 2/4 Then , he rode off after Sonya . Chloe stood rooted to the spot , struck dumb by the absurdity of it . Curtis actually believed she'd come here to spy on him . Lena was so furious that her meticulously applied makeup seemed to crack as her facial features contorted with rage . " The nerve of those two to claim you followed him here ! Follow my ass ! " " Don't bother . Once we're divorced , no matter what they do , it won't be any of my concern , " Chloe said calmly . " But I'm still furious ! And what's so great about Sonya riding horses and flying planes ? You were in the special forces , Chloe , and there was nothing you couldn't do ! " You flew fighter jets , so she's nothing compared to you . What does she even have to boast about in front of you ? " A hint of nostalgia flickered in Chloe's eyes as she thought of her days in the special forces , her fellow soldiers , and the freedom of soaring through the skies in a fighter jet . Then , she reminded Lena , " Let's go . We're here for your company . " " Oh , right ! We need to find Brian . " Lena quickly snapped back to focus . She knew missing this chance might mean never getting another . The horse ranch sprawled wide , and after 15 minutes of walking , they finally spotted Brian . He stood at the center of a cluster of men , including Mason Rutherford , whose company had worked with Lena's . It was through him that Lena had learned Brian would be here today . Just as Chloe and Lena were about to approach Brian , Curtis suddenly strode over and grabbed Chloe's arm . " Why are you still following me all the way here ? What exactly are you trying to do ? " " I'm not following you , " Chloe snapped , yanking her arm free . " You're here , aren't you ? How is that not following me ? I told you I'm here on serious business , " Curtis said irritably . Sonya had tipped him off earlier that Brian would be at the horse ranch today . There were rumors in the business world that Brian was eyeing investments in drone technology . Since Green Tech had just launched a new drone project , it was the perfect chance to connect with Brian and potentially secure funding . " So am I , " Chloe bluntly stated . " What business could you possibly have here ? " Curtis clearly didn't trust a word she said . Just then , Sonya approached and reminded him . " Don't waste time , Curtis . We have to meet Brian . " " Right . " Curtis nodded , then shot Chloe a warning look . " Today's an important day to me . Don't you dare Chapter 10 Truth Unveiled mess it up . " 3/4 Sonya linked her arm with Curtis ' . As she passed Chloe , she disdainfully said , " A capable woman supports her man , while a useless one just rots in envy and spite . " Turning back to Curtis , she said , " Don't worry , Curtis . I'll have my uncle introduce you to Mr. Steele . " Sonya was the Millers ' eldest daughter . Her uncle , Wayne Miller , was acquainted with the Steeles and was currently standing next to Brian himself . As Curtis and Sonya walked over to Brian , Wayne introduced the two of them . " Mr. Steele , this is my niece , Sonya Miller , and the first female captain at AeroQuest Airlines . And this is Curtis Green , the CEO of Green Tech . " " Good day , Mr. Steele . We met briefly at the restaurant the other day when Professor Ostling was around , " Sonya said , hoping that the mention of Gerald would create a connection . " I don't recall , " Brian indifferently replied . As Sonya stiffened in embarrassment at the brusque rejection , Curtis quickly jumped in to smooth things over . " Of course , Mr. Steele . You meet countless people every day , so it's only natural not to remember . Still , that night left a strong impression . The way you disarmed the armed attacker without any fear and retaliated was truly remarkable . " While Curtis tried to shower Brian with flattery , the latter seemed uninterested and offered just a polite , distant response . By then , Chloe and Lena had arrived . Curtis immediately frowned when he saw Chloe walking over . " Nice to meet you , Mr. Steele . I'm Lena Hansen from Skyline Tech . We specialize in drone systems with strong results in the market . Our doors are always open if you're interested , " Lena said briskly . A deep and profound man like Brian wasn't one to waste time on pleasantries . It was better to be clear and direct . But his gaze slid past Lena and landed on Chloe , who was beside her . " We meet again , Ms. Quall . " Chloe's lips curved into a tight , humorless smile . " Indeed . " " What brings you here today ? " Brian asked , arching a brow . " I'm an employee at Skyline Tech , and I'm with Ms. Hansen , " Chloe replied . Lena's heart leapt . Chloe had practically just confirmed that she would be joining Skyline Tech ! " That's right . Chloe is an expert in drone technology and is soon to be a key member of our team , " Lena added proudly . Curtis immediately frowned at that . " Stop messing around , Chloe . Do you even understand where you are right now ? " Chapter 10 Truth Unveiled 4/4 Then , he turned back to Brian apologetically . " Sorry for the confusion , Mr. Steele . Chloe used to work for me at Green Tech until recently . She's not a drone expert but rather just an ordinary employee . " Chapter 11 The Accident on Horseback