Chapter 173 Chapter 17 Mia took the medical report Andrea handed over , then shot a glance at Chloe . She felt something about her seemed off . " Do you know me ? " she asked , turning back towards Andrea . 55 vouchets Andrea smiled faintly before glancing at Chloe . " I just heard this lady call you Mia , and a friend of mine has a sister named Mia too , so I was curious . " Chloe felt her blood drain , leaving her face as pale as a sheet . From the first moment she had seen Andrea , Chloe had suspected something from her figure and hairstyle . Hearing her probe Mia's name had left her uncertain . But when her eyes landed on the diamond bracelet on Andrea's wrist , everything clicked . She was Andrea Sherman . Chloe froze , stunned , unable to process what to do next . Mia , sensing something , gave Andrea a sharp look . " That's right . I'm Mia Hamilton . And you are ? " Andrea's gaze flicked to Chloe . " I'm a friend of Jan. My name's Andrea Sherman ." Mia's eyes darted toward Chloe , realization dawning . This was the woman lan had been holding in lan heart all these years . This Andrea didn't seem remarkable at all , Mia sneered inside . Certainly not a patch on Chloe . Chloe's hands clenched at her sides . The woman her husband had been involved with was right there , but she could do nothing . She knew that if she exposed Andrea now , Ian would defend her to the death . Chloe couldn't pull off a three - hundred - million divorce and had no way to deal with the aftermath . Any outburst now would only humiliate herself . Taking a deep breath , Chloe forced herself to keep her composure . Mia linked her arm through Chloe's . " This is my sister - in - law , Chloe , " she introduced . Andrea met Chloe's gaze without so much as a flicker of avoidance . But Mia , as if realizing Andrea's true identity , suddenly spoke up , " You know , Chloe and Ian , they're just two lovey - doveys . " " Well , I can see that , " Andrea smiled , extending her hand politely toward Chloe . " Mrs. Hamilton , you're truly beautiful . " Chloe forced out a strained , " You as well ." " Ms. Sherman , the car is ready . You should get some rest , " just then , a caretaker showed up , carrying a bag of medicine and helping Andrea to her feet . Andrea nodded , turning to leave . " Mrs. Hamilton , Mia , I'll take my leave , then . " Chloe stood frozen , watching Andrea's retreating figure . lan had truly given her everything he could . Andrea had designer clothes , branded accessories , a private driver , a car , and a caretaker . Her chest tightened , emotions crashing back like a tidal wave , and Chloe collapsed onto the hallway bench . Mia , worried , hurried over . " Chloe , why didn't you argue with her ? " Tears welled in Chloe's eyes . Her lips trembled . " I ... " Buy thinking of Mia's temper , she swallowed the words . Mia frowned , then as if making up her mind , she helped steady Chloe , placed her bag beside her , and started toward Andrea . " Wait , Mia ! " Chloe lunged but couldn't catch her . Heart pounding , she hurried after . Mia was already planted at the elevator doors , one arm stretched out to block Andrea's path . P. Chapter 17 0 Mia's fingers twitched with the urge to slap her , but she pasted on a bright , brittle smile . 55 vouchers " Ms. Sherman , one glance at that outfit and I can tell you've got serious pedigree , " she said . " Care to share which family you're from ? I'd love to be friends ." Andrea's nails bit deep into her palms . Everything she wore and carried had come from Ian . They'd dated six years ago , and the Hamilton family knew perfectly well who she was . She knew this question was pure humiliation . She drew a slow breath . " You flatter me . I'm just from an ordinary family . " Mia crossed her arms , drawing out her words with a singsong lilt , " Then your husband's family must be loaded . Which wealthy family did you marry into ? Maybe I know them . " Color drained from Andrea's face . She flicked a quick glance at Chloe , then met Mia's gaze . " I'm not married , " she said evenly . Chloe staggered a step , nearly losing her balance . Not married - yet she had a five - year - old son . She knew the kid could only be Ian's . Mia's brows shot up . She gave a slow , mocking thumbs - up . " Impressive . What line of work are you in ? " she asked . " I admire women like you - making your own money , spending it yourself , never leeching off a man . " Andrea's cheeks burned . She darted another quick look at Chloe , then dropped her eyes . " Miss Hamilton , I have something to do . I'll take my leave , " she murmured , and slipped into the elevator before the doors slid shut . Mia stepped forward , ready to follow , but Chloe caught her arm . " I haven't even slapped her yet ! " Mia snapped , stomping a heel against the marble floor . Chloe , face pale , tugged her toward a quiet corner . " Enough , Mia , " she whispered . " I know you do this for me , but I can't stop Andrea from being with Ian , even if you hit her to pieces . Ian loves her ... and their child . If he knew what we were doing , he'd be heartbroken and angry . " Mia looked at Chloe . " Chloe ..." she asked , hesitated . " Do you still love Ian ? " She remembered in the past , Chloe had treated any woman near Ian like a threat , doing everything in her power to drive them away . Now , Ian's affair partner stood right before her , and she remained calm . Chloe didn't answer . Ian had already made his choice , and she had no other way out . Returning home , she buried herself in her books , trying to drown out the chaos . To divorce lan , she'd need 300 million . But she didn't know where she could get the money so quickly . Soon , Monday came . Chloe arrived at Kingsford General Hospital on time , and officially became John's assistant . On her first day , she met colleagues , familiarized herself with the workflow , and clarified the goals for her next phase . That evening , Chloe stopped by her parents ' apartment . After dinner and a short chat , she returned to the house she shared with Ian . She needed to study . Otherwise , she might have stayed a few more days with her parents . After a shower , Chloe changed into pajamas and curled up on the bed with her laptop . Around ten , the low rumble of a car engine cut through the night . A few moments later , the bedroom door opened . Ian walked in , dark- faced , clad in a deep - toned business suit . Why was he back so suddenly ? Chloe thought , frowning . Ian had told her he would be away for a week , but only three days had passed since he left .