Chapter 23 Maybe He Just Wants to See You Again After parting with Curtis , Sonya took the initiative to accompany Helen and Joanne shopping . After all , if she were truly going to marry Curtis in the future , maintaining a good relationship with them was essential . She specifically took them to a beauty chain store under Miller Group and said , " If you see anything you like , just take it . I'll cover it . " After all , compared to what she'd taken from Curtis before , these beauty products were nothing . " Sonya , you're so generous , " Joanne praised immediately . " Absolutely ! Compared to Chloe , you're much better . I wish you were my daughter - in - law ! " Helen added with a smile . At that moment , she seemed to have completely forgotten how , over the past three years , Chloe had accompanied her to the hospital and taken care of so many things for her . Sonya looked a bit regretful . " I hope that if I ever get married , my mother - in - law will be like you . But unfortunately , when I returned to Corvessia and reunited with Curtis , he was already married . " " Just wait another week . Once Curtis and Chloe are divorced , you can be my sister - in - law , Sonya ! " Joanne exclaimed . Sonya was taken aback . " Curtis is divorcing Chloe ? " " Of course ! But he still has to give Chloe 100 million dollars . Why should she even deserve that ? " As soon as the topic of the 100 million dollars came up , Joanne bristled with indignation . " The company is already tight on cash , and he's constantly trying to figure out how to raise funds . If he really has to hand over 100 million dollars , he'd have to sell all the shares he originally gave Mom just to cover it ! " Joanne rattled off the details of the divorce agreement that had been privately signed between Helen and Chloe . Sonya mulled over it . Although Curtis wasn't aware of the divorce yet , if it really went through , then his marriage to Chloe could finally end . She winced at the thought of the 100 million dollars , feeling a pang of sympathy as if it were her own money . " Too bad we couldn't prove that she cheated . Otherwise , she would've been at fault in the marriage , and we wouldn't have to pay her that money , " Joanne muttered . " Exactly ! My son earned all of this money , and now she just wants a divorce and is asking for so much ? " Helen said angrily . Chapter 23 Maybe He Just Wants to See You Again " In fact , it wouldn't be impossible not to pay her , " Sonya said softly , lowering her eyelids as if implying something . Helen's and Joanne's eyes immediately lit up . 274 Chloe wanted to return the set of clothes Brian had given her at the mall after her clothes had been stained with blood . She'd originally planned to just drop them off at the Steele residence and hand them to the housekeeper to pass along . But the Steele residence's butler , Horace Hale , stepped forward and said , " Mr. Steele is not in Corvessía right now . He requested that if you truly wish to return it , it must be done in person , Ms. Quall ." Chloe frowned . " When will he be back ? " " Probably in a couple of days , " Horace replied . After leaving the Steele residence , Chloe went to Skyline Tech . Seeing the clothes in her hands , Lena exclaimed , " Wow , these aren't easy to get ! They're VIP limited edition ! But I thought you never cared much about designer clothes . " As her friend , Lena knew Chloe's taste in clothing very well - she preferred simple clothes that were comfortable and easy to move in . " They're meant to be returned to Brian , " Chloe said . " But he said I have to give it back in person . " She told Lena about going to the Steele residence and being turned away . Lena's eyes flickered with mischief as she looked Chloe over . " Do you think Brian likes you ? He insists you return the clothes in person - maybe he just wants to see you again ? " Chloe rolled her eyes at Lena . " Do you seriously think being noticed by Brian is a good thing ? " Lena thought about all the rumors surrounding Brian and shivered . " Better forget it - staying alive comes first ! " she said . After all , the rumors about Brian's recklessness were terrifying -anyone who accidentally crossed him wouldn't just get hurt . They could end up seriously crippled , or worse ... " By the way , there's a banquet in three days , and Brian will be attending . I happen to be invited too . Why don't you come with me ? You can return the clothes to him then , " Lena suggested . Chloe nodded at her words . " Alright . " Returning the clothes to Brian as soon as possible would settle everything between them . Her instincts Chapter 23 Maybe He Just Wants to See You Again warned her not to get too entangled with him . 3/4 Three days later , when it was time for the banquet , Lena insisted Chloe change into an elegant gown . " I'm just returning the clothes . Do I really need to wear a gown ? " Chloe asked . " Of course you do ! You have no idea how stunning you look dressed like this ! Curtis is blind . He won't appreciate a wife like you and keeps clinging to Sonya all the time , " Lena protested . Lena wasn't wrong . Chloe wore a deep blue gown that highlighted her fair skin , and her long hair , which was usually tied neatly , now flowed freely over her shoulders . Chloe was naturally stunning , exuding a sharp , confident energy that contrasted with the soft elegance of her gown , creating a striking and captivating beauty that drew attention . " Oh my god , I'm falling for you . If you were a guy , I'd marry you ! " Lena exclaimed dramatically . Chloe smiled . " Enough , let's go . " When they arrived at the hotel for the banquet , Chloe froze for a moment as she stepped out of the car . She saw another car pull up , and Curtis and Sonya stepped out . Judging by the invitations in their hands , they were clearly attending the same event . Curtis also noticed Chloe immediately . Seeing her in an elegant gown with flawless makeup left him momentarily stunned . He'd never realized that Chloe was so beautiful . The flicker of astonishment in his eyes caught Sonya's attention , who was still standing beside him , and a shadow of displeasure crossed her face . " Curtis ! " she said sharply . Curtis finally snapped back to reality and walked over to Chloe . " You actually followed me here ? What are you trying to do ? " Chloe rolled her eyes . " Curtis , I'm not interested in following you ! " " Then why are you here ? " Curtis asked incredulously . He assumed Chloe had dressed up just to make him uncomfortable because Sonya was attending the banquet with him . He thought she was upset about it . " Chloe is now an executive at Skyline Tech , so of course she's here with me to attend tonight's banquet , " Lena said , shooting Curtis a disdainful glance . " You're way too full of yourself if you think her showing up here automatically means she's stalking you . " Curtis ' expression darkened as he warned Chloe , " Just make sure you're only here for the banquet . Don't do anything unnecessary , or don't blame me for being harsh . " Today's banquet was very important to him . He needed to scout for new business opportunities and Chapter 23 Maybe He Just Wants to See You Again secure investors . 4/4 Curtis walked toward the entrance of the banquet hall with Sonya just as Chloe's phone rang - it was a call from Helen . " Come to Room 1205 at the Royal Crest Hotel right now . We need to go over the divorce agreement . If you don't show up , forget the 100 million dollars . " Chloe raised an eyebrow and looked at the hotel's entrance , the large " Royal Crest " sign catching her eye . What a coincidence - this was the same hotel Helen had chosen for the meeting . Chapter 24 One Last Chance