Chapter 28 : Chloe stood outside the study door , her head spinning like she'd been punched . She stumbled back until her shoulders hit the cold wall - hard . Bent over and gasping , she couldn't stop the hurt from spreading through her whole body . He'd finally snapped . Finally said the truth he'd buried for years . He loved Andrea . Wanted to marry her . Hated his grandfather for tearing them apart . Hated him for stealing his happiness . All this time ? She'd been fooling herself . She closed her eyes , feeling her heart tear right down the middle . ชล ต 55 vouchers Inside the study , Edward sat behind his desk . Shane and Thomas stood on either side like guards . Ian stood facing them , fists clenched at his sides , eyes bloodshot , veins bulging on his forehead . Shane's face was stone . " You're the Hamilton heir . Every move you make reflects on this family . If she wants to work , she joins Hamilton Group . If not , she stays home and gives us a child . We don't carry dead weight . " Ian's voice was low and hard . " Whether she works or has kids - that's between us . Not you ." Shane started to speak , but Edward cut him off . The old man stood , and Thomas rushed to support his arm . He walked around the desk until he stood right in front of Ian . " Six years ago , I made Andrea disappear right under your nose , " Edward said , his voice cold and absolute . " Today , I can make her - and that boy - vanish for good ." Ian's voice shook with rage . " Don't push me , Grandfather . " Edward's voice was low and dangerous . " You're the Hamilton heir . I won't let some woman and a child of questionable origin ruin you - or this family ! " Ian stood his ground . " That boy is mine ." The room went dead silent . Shane stepped forward and slapped Ian hard across the face . " You damn fool ! What were you thinking ? " Ian wiped blood from his lip . " Why so angry , Dad ? Weren't you the one who had a secret child of your own ? " 13:19 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 28 63 EL 55 vouchers Shane raised his hand again , but Edward stopped him . " If you claim the boy is yours , prove it . I want a DNA test . " " Grandfather , I know you could make them disappear with one call , " fan said , his voice cold . " But if anything happens to Andrea or that boy , I'll burn Hamilton Group to the ground . " A flicker of cruelty passed through Edward's eyes . " If the child is truly yours , I'll let them live ." Ian's shoulders relaxed slightly . " I'll bring you the results . " He turned to leave - and froze . Chloe stood outside the door , pale and shaking . Their eyes met . Tears streamed silently down her face . Ian's chest tightened . " Let's go home , " he said , voice unsteady . But Chloe pushed past him into the study . With a heavy thud , she dropped to her knees in front of Edward . Ian stared . " Chloe , what are you doing ? " She shook off his hand and clutched Edward's pant leg . " Grandfather , please - let him be with them . Let us divorce . " Ian pulled her up roughly . " Stop this ! " But she broke free and knelt again , grabbing both Edward's and Shane's trousers desperately . " I know my family owes you money after the bankruptcy . I'm not running - I'll sign papers . My parents , my brother , me - we'll all sign . I'll give you my paycheck , I'll find a way to pay back every cent of that 300 million . " Ian stared at Chloe's pale face , his own eyes turning red . The thought that she'd heard everything he said hit him like a physical blow - he swayed on his feet , barely staying upright . Edward looked down at her coldly . " Do you truly want a divorce ? " Chloe raised her hand as if taking an oath . " I swear , Grandfather . I won't say a single bad word about the Hamiltons . Or - or you can hold a press conference . I'll say I cheated . That I'm the one who ruined everything ." She was trembling now . " I'll leave with nothing . I won't take a single cent from him . " 13:19 Thu , Oct 2 Chapter 28 " Chloe ! " 255 chart Ian pulled her up again , his hands gripping her shoulders tightly . " Do you even hear what you're saying She nodded desperately , clutching his shirt collar , her chin shaking , " Tan , please - help me beg them . If we divorce , you can be with them openly . All three of you ? Tears spilled over . " I promise - I'll disappear . I won't bother you ever again . He didn't explain . Didn't defend himself . He just pulled her into a hug and said , " Chloe , stop this But she fought him , panicked , trying to break free . Edward glanced at his son . Shane spoke calmly , " Dad , I support the divorce . lan's voice was dark . " This is my marriage . You don't get to decide " " It may be your marriage ," Shane shot back , " but I still have the final say . Ian held Chloe tighter , refusing to let her kneel again . He looked his father and grandfather in the eye . I'm not divorcing her . " Chloe slid down against him , sobbing . " Ian , I'm begging you ... if we don't divorce , I'll die ." His heart clenched . " Don't say things like that ," he whispered harshly . But she collapsed at his feet , broken and crying . " I know you never stopped loving Andrea . You only married me to spite your grandfather . Now she's back . you have a child ... Please , for their sake - stop fighting ." She looked up , tears streaming . " I'm kneeling to you , Ian . I'm giving your happiness back . I've loved you for over twenty years ... if that ever meant anything to you , let me go . "