Chapter 44 Curtis Owes Chloe That Money


    But how else could Chloe have gotten so much money in such a short amount of time if it hadn’t been her


    parents‘ death gratuity?


    Curtis remembered how anguished Chloe had been when Jenna and Walter passed away. He remembered how anxious he’d been when he hadn’t had enough funds.


    It was Chloe who’d offered him 153 million dors right when he was so eager to make a name for


    himself. She’d said, “Here, use this money to fulfill your dreams!”


    “How did you get so much money?” Curtis had asked Chloe curiously back then.


    “I inherited it from my parents,” Chloe had replied softly. She’d had a sorrowful look in her eyes as she


    looked at the sum of money, but Curtis hadn’t noticed at all because he’d been over the moon.


    Now, Curtis walked over to Chloe, saying hoarsely, “Why didn’t you tell me back then? Why didn’t you tell me… that was your parents‘ death gratuity money?”


    A crushing weight pressed on Curtis‘ chest, making it hard to breathe.


    “Because I didn’t want you to feel burdened by the money,” Chloe replied lightly.


    When she’d given the death gratuity money to Curtis back then, she’d also entrusted her hopes and dreams for their married life to him.


    Chloe had thought she’d spend the rest of her life with Curtis. Yet they’d ended up in this state today.


    “Don’t believe her, Curtis. Chloe could be lying for all we know,” Joanne tittered on. “She’s lying through her teeth right now because she desperately wants that 153 million dors-”


    “That’s enough!” Curtis snapped, cutting Joanne off. His eyes were filled with rage, anguish, and guilt.


    If he’d known that that startup capital Chloe had given him all those years ago was her parents‘ death gratuity money, he would’ve been kinder to her. He would’ve gone and retrieved her parents‘ ashes with her.


    He would’ve repaid the 153 million dors in full to Chloe the moment divorce was brought up.


    The pain in Curtis‘ chest soon began spreading throughout his entire body. He felt incredibly helpless and anguished.


    “I’ll find a way to repay all the money to you tomorrow!” Curtis cried out in agony. Tomorrow was the day he and Chloe would be officiating their divorce at the city hall.


    Curtis could no longer suggest using shares as a substitute for the sum Chloe was asking for. He owed her that 153 million dors without a doubt. That money had always belonged to her.


    “Alright. Tomorrow it is.” Chloe gazed coldly at him. If Curtis continued dragging out the repayment, she would take him to court regardless of how inconvenient it would be.


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    Curtis stared at Chloe in shock. Her gaze used to be so tender and firm when she looked at him. It always felt like she would always be there by his side no matter what obstacles they faced.


    Yet now there was only coldness in Chloe’s eyes.


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    All of a sudden, an indescribable sense of loss welled up within Curtis.


    The press conference had be an absurd joke of an event. Once it came to an end, Chloe had Lena


    and Ethan return home, as she wanted to spend some time with Allen.


    “Why don’t I go to the city hall with you when you go to sign the papers tomorrow?” Ethan asked worriedly.


    “No need. If there are any more disagreements, I can always just sue Curtis. I’ll be asking for way more than 153 million dors at that point!” Chloe said.


    Meanwhile, Lena was still insulting the Greens for their vile behavior.


    Once Lena and Ethan left, Chloe went over to Allen and said, “I’m so sorry you had to witness this mess,


    Mr. Jackman.”


    Allen gazed at her tenderly. “Oh, child. I would’vee to your aid sooner if I’d known you were suffering


    so much. Never forget that I’ll always have your back, Chloe!”


    “Okay,” Chloe croaked out somewhat tearfully.


    “By the way, when will you be taking your parents‘ ashes back to Warlington?” Allen asked.


    “Tomorrow. I’ll be heading to the airport right after we sign the divorce papers.”


    Allen nodded. “I’ll send Walter and Jenna off tomorrow as well.”


    Brian walked over just then and stand by Allen’s side. He then cleared his throat.


    Allen seemed to recall something all of a sudden. He said, “There’s one more thing I need to discuss with you, Chloe.”


    “What is it?” Chloe asked curiously.


    “Well…” Allen seemed a little embarrassed. “The Steele family has always worked with our forces. Mr. Steele Senior passed away just recently. Since then, there’s been a little bit of a… destabilization in the family when ites to the matter of inheritance.


    “Mr. Steele himself has already been the target of countless assassination attempts thus far. That was why he hoped we could send someone from the special forces over to keep him safe. That way our coboration with his family remains secure.”


    Chloe understood the situation now. It was clear the team didn’t want anything bad to happen to Brian. After all, they didn’t know what any other sessor would do once they took the seat as head of the Steele family.


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    The best option was to y it safe.


    “As for the person who will keep Mr. Steele here safe, Mr. Steele hopes you will fill that role,” Allen


    continued.


    “What?” Chloe was shocked.


    “You’ve already saved me from death’s door several times, Ms. Quall. <i>So </i>I’m sure you’ll seed in this


    mission,” Brian said.


    Chloe was speechless. Now she understood why Allen hade to the press conference with Brian.


    “If it’s a protection detail you need, there are many other candidates from the team who are far better


    equipped than I am to keep you safe,” Chloe said to Brian.


    “But you’re the only person I trust,” Brian replied.


    “I’m afraid I won’t have the time to be your protection detail, Mr. Steele. I’m headed to Yarfdale tomorrow


    with my parents‘ ashes. I’ll even be staying there for some time to settle my parents‘ remaining assets,”


    Chloe said.


    “What a coincidence. I’m headed to Yarfdale as well. I’m sure you can keep me safe while settling the


    matter of your parents‘ assets, Ms. Quall. I don’t need to be protected 24/7, just whenever you have time to stay by my side and keep me safe.”


    Chloe’s brows furrowed.


    Brian had arge team of bodyguards of his own. So why was he insisting on having Chloe protect him?


    Was it just because he was interested in Chloe? Or was it something else?


    Allen pulled Chloe to the side and said quietly, “I really didn’t want to involve you in these matters since you retired from the team. But one of the members said to ask your opinion on the matter at least, which is why I brought it up to you. Feel free to refuse Mr. Steele. I’ll find some other way to settle this after.”


    Chloe knew Allen was truly concerned for her. But if she refused, Allen would be the one who’d have to


    deal with such a pressuring matter.


    Chloe hesitantly <i>looked </i>at Brian.


    “All I ask is for you to protect me for three months, Ms. Quall. I promise you I’ll be able to secure my position as head of the Steele family within that range of time. I’ll also be able to find out who’s been plotting my death,” Brian said calmly.


    Chloe met his gaze. “What if you fail to do any of that within three months?”


    “Then I’ll ept any other candidates suggested by the team for my protection detail. Once three months are up, you’ll have the freedom to decide whether to continue protecting me or not, Ms. Quall,” Brian answered.