Chapter 15 How Dare You Accuse Me ? Apologize ! Morgan said , " Yes . So unfortunately , we won't be able to move forward with Green Tech on this project . " Curtis thought it was utterly absurd . " But Chloe was just an ordinary employee in our company . Why would you withdraw the investment simply because she left ? " A mocking laugh echoed from the other end of the line . " Mr. Green , it seems that you really don't understand Ms. Quall's value at all . " Curtis stared at the phone in disbelief , unable to comprehend Morgan's last remark . Chloe ? What value could she possibly have ? After hanging up , he called Chloe and asked her to come to the office . Although Chloe was reluctant , she didn't want to create any unnecessary complications before the divorce was finalized and she severed all ties with Curtis . So , she went to the office . The moment Curtis saw her , he said , " Because you resigned , Prosperity Investments canceled their investment . Were you colluding with them to get back at me ? " " Get back at you ? " Chloe chuckled . " I'm not that capable of colluding with Prosperity Investments . If they canceled the investment , it just means they didn't see potential in the project . " " Then tell me why Mr. Jimenez said the investment was canceled because of your resignation , " Curtis asked . Chloe froze for a moment , but she knew the truth . Prosperity Investments had likely planned to invest because they'd looked into her background and recognized her past accomplishments in drone technology . Now that she'd left and Joanne had taken over the project , the investors likely saw nothing worth . investing in . " It seems the investors didn't think Joanne had the skills they were looking for , " Chloe said . Joanne , who'd been eavesdropping near the office door , suddenly pushed the door open . She glared at Chloe angrily and said , " What do you mean they don't think I have the skills ? I bet you you made some shady deal with the investors ! " As she spoke , her eyes glinted with malice . " Don't tell me you slept with the investors to get them to invest in our projects . " Chloe's expression went cold . " Joanne , don't talk nonsense ! " Curtis frowned . " I'm not talking nonsense ! " Joanne protested . " Curtis , the investors withdrew their investment just because Chloe quit . There's clearly something wrong . I bet Chloe slept with them and cuckolded you ! " Chapter 15 How Dare You Accuse Me ? Apologize 2/4 Curtis remained silent , his gaze on Chloe filled with doubt and suspicion . Chloe met his scrutinizing gaze and asked , " Do you believe that ? " Curtis said slowly , " Then tell me , why would the investors withdraw their investment just because you left ? Did you really ... " He didn't finish the sentence , but the meaning was clear . Chloe couldn't help the bitter , hollow laugh that escaped her . They'd been together for four whole years , one before marriage and three after , and yet , he'd never truly trusted her . Just a few careless words from Joanne were enough to make him doubt her integrity . " Curtis , see ? She's obviously feeling guilty ! " Joanne continued to pile on from the side . Chloe stopped laughing and glared at Joanne coldly . " Are you sure I slept with the investors ? " " Yes , I'm sure ! " Joanne said smugly , tilting her chin . " Fine ! Don't forget what you just said ! " Chloe said , pulling out her phone and dialing 911 . " Hello , is this 911 ? I want to report a crime . I was drugged and sexually assaulted without my knowledge ... Yes , there's a witness . It's my husband's sister . She says she's certain it happened ... " Curtis ' and Joanne's expressions shifted dramatically when they heard her . Curtis quickly snatched Chloe's phone and spoke to the officers , explaining that it was a misunderstanding and that Joanne had gotten it wrong . Once the call was finally over , Curtis shouted at Chloe , " Are you out of your mind ? " Chloe replied , " Since Joanne is so certain , shouldn't I report it to the police ? " Seeing that Chloe was ready to escalate the situation , Curtis tried to explain , " Joanne was just spouting nonsense . You don't need to take it seriously . " " It's not me taking it seriously - it's you ! " Chloe said sarcastically . " So just because someone spouts nonsense , you can smear a person's reputation without any evidence ? You can ruin their integrity ? In serious cases , that's a crime ! " Curtis could only shout at Joanne . " Joanne , apologize right now ! " Joanne huffed angrily . " Why should I apologize to her ? " Chloe immediately opened her phone's audio function . The recording of Joanne claiming she was sure that Chloe had slept with the investors played aloud . " If you don't want to apologize , that's fine . We'll see each other in court ! " Joanne's face instantly flushed bright red . Chapter 15 How Dare You Accuse Me ? Apologize ! 3/4 She glared at Chloe in hatred but finally had to lower her head . " I'm sorry ... I was talking nonsense . I didn't know anything at all . " " If I hear even a hint of this kind of rumor again , we'll see each other in court for real , " Chloe said , then glanced at Curtis . " If there's nothing else , I'm leaving . And I hope you won't call me to your office over something like this again , considering the fact that I've already resigned . " With that , Chloe left . Joanne stomped her feet furiously , and Curtis felt an even sharper headache coming on . That evening , Curtis went to handle Sonya's discharge paperwork . Seeing Curtis ' troubled expression , Sonya asked , " What's wrong ? Did something happen ? " " Nothing . Just some work matters that are bothering me , " he replied . " I originally planned to introduce Brian to you and help your company secure an investment , but I didn't expect it to backfire , " Sonya said . " This isn't your fault . Thankfully , you weren't seriously hurt . Otherwise , I would've regretted it for the rest of my life , " Curtis said , guilt written all over his face . Sonya looked at him , satisfied when she saw the concern on his face . " By the way , in a few days , several major airlines are hosting a civil aviation expo . Many aerospace - related companies will attend it . You should go take a look . There might be some new opportunities for cooperation . " Curtis knew about the aviation expo and had originally planned to attend . " Unfortunately , I'll be representing AeroQuest Airlines that day , so I can't stay with you the whole time . I can only accompany you when I have a free moment , " Sonya said . As AeroQuest Airlines's first female captain , she naturally played a big role in the company's public image at the aviation expo . " You've already done so much for me . I don't even know how to repay you , " Curtis said . " You don't need to repay me . If I hadn't gone abroad back then , you wouldn't have married Chloe . Maybe we would have- " " Enough , don't bring her up ! " Curtis interrupted her . " I'll handle your discharge paperwork first . Wait here for me . " " Okay , " Sonya replied with a smile . As she watched Curtis walk away , the smile on her lips faded . She'd once thought Curtis was just a poor guy , so she'd walked away . But now it was different . Curtis was a rising star in the tech industry and had a bright future ahead . The Millers were wealthy , but Sonya's father , Vincent Miller , wasn't the family's heir . Most of the family fortune was controlled by the main heir , Wayne . Chapter 15 How Dare You Accuse Me ? Apologizel 4/4 So she would claim Curtis for herself . Her destiny would be in her own hands . Just as she had become AeroQuest Airlines ' first female captain , she could also make Curtis submit to her once again . Claim Bonus For Free Every Day >> X Claim