Chapter 201
The supermarket entrance was bustling with people. Ruby’s words were downright mean.
In today’s society, nothing angers women more than homewreckers, and the supermarket, packed with women, was the prime location for such gossip. A crowd quickly gathered to watch One said, “She looks decent enough, but who would’ve thought she’d be someone’s mistress!”
Another one said, “Nowadays, women just rely on their looks without any moral boundaries.”
Someone said. “Single moms like her might look pitiful on the qutside, but seriously, why else would she be raising a kid alone without a man?”
One said, “Exactly! There’s usually a reason why someone is supposedly pitiful.”
Chloe had heard these kinds of comments countless times. Her heart was now
now like-stone, unfazed by them.
At that time, Noah’s relaxed voice came from one of the nearby shelves. He said, “Ladies, watch your language! Didn’t you brush your teeth? It reeks!”
Noah held Wyatt with one hand, his strong forearm exposed by his rolled-up shirt sleeves. While he tossed a few toys into the shopping cart Chloe was pushing with the other hand.
Ruby was feeling smug. In her opinion, Chloe, who shamelessly seduced her husband, deserved public humiliation, a march down the street while people tossed rotten vegetables at her. But she didn’t expect Noah to speak up for Chloe. Ruby shouted, “Who do you think you’re talking to? And who are you to mind my business? Back off!”
Wyatt said, “Mommy, are they bullying you? You people better stop talking nonsense.” He frowned. The serious and fierce. expression on his little face mirrored that of Noah holding him.
Wyatt turned his head and wrapped his arms around Noah’s neck. He said, “This is my dad. Take a good look”
Chloe’s breath caught, and her heart nearly jumped out of her throat.
Wyatt reached back and tugged at Noah’s hair.
“Yeah, that’s right!” Noah said as he straightened up. His cold gaze swept over the crowd, finally locking onto the bejeweled Ruby.
Noah said, “Who did you just tell to back off? Did you ask my woman away from your husband? Who even is your husband? Please, as if he compares! Let me warn you: chill somewhere else, Or you might end up feeding the fish” Noah learned that from Kenneth. Saying that, he walked over and wrapped his arm around Chloe.
Chloe was a bit surprised. She turned her head and glanced at the big hand on her shoulder. Her once tough heart suddenly felt soft and tender, almost overwhelmed by unexpected grievances.
The image of this little family of three was enough to embarrass everyone there, especially that exceptionally good-looking father son duo; those mocking them quickly changed their attitude.
One said, “With such a handsome husband, why would she need to seduce anyone else?”
Another person said, “Exactly, these people just overreact to gossip.”
Someone said, “Look at that old woman’s face. She can’t keep her husband, so she creates imaginary enemies. It’s just ridiculous.”
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The middle-aged wornam behind Ruby quickly stepped forward to pull her away. The woman said, “Mrs. Larkin, let’s leave. This man seems like trouble; maybe I made a mistake. Chloe win’t a single mom. “Mrs. Larkin?” Chloe picked up on the important details. She gave Ruby a cold glance. Now she knew who Ruby was. “Is your husband Gary Larkin?”
Ruby said, “You admit it, don’t you? Admit to seducing my husband, right? Can you honestly say you’ve never tried to seduce my husband? He’s a big client of yours!”
She didn’t want to say it in front of so many people, but she thought, With a woman like her, who knows how many men in business she’s been with.
Chloe ignored Ruby and took a phone from Noah’s pocket. She dialed a number and put it on speaker.
She said, “Hello, Mr. Larkin, this is Chloe, the head of La Reverie
Gary said, “Oh my, Ms. Stevens! Why are you calling me personally? I’m truly flattered. Does this mean you’ve agreed to work with us?”
Ruby instantly recognized the voice on the other end as her husband’s, but she wondered why he was so polite.
Chloe said, “Mr. Larkin, I’m calling to officially inform you that the proposal you submitted didn’t pass. We can’t move forward with this partnership.”
Gary replied, “What? Ms. Stevens, what do you mean by this? Why are you suddenly backing out of such a promising project? Is it the price that’s unsatisfactory, or do you think the quality doesn’t meet your standards?
“Just tell me, and I’ll make the necessary changes. Please, don’t hack out of our collaboration.”
Ruby was stunned to hear Gary speaking so submissively. She was in total disbelief, thinking, “What’s going on here!”
Chloe said, “Because your wife told me to stay away from you, we can’t work together. Besides, La Reverie doesn’t collaborate with someone who cannot manage their family matters. If your wife continues to trouble me privately, I will report it to the police.” Chloe was straightforward and hung up right after speaking.
Ruby hadn’t yet processed what had happened when her phone began to ring in her purse. As soon as she answered, Gary started scolding her harshly. Anyone could hear everything clearly through the phone.
Gary said, “What were you doing? Did you trouble my client? You better apologize because I’ll get fired if anything goes wrong with this client. Then you’ll be out there struggling without a penn
“Why did I end up with someone as incompetent as you? If my deal falls through, you’ll be out of our home, too. What was ! thinking when I married you?”
Ruby wanted to explain. She said, “Honey, L. Before she could explain, the call ended with a beep.
Ruby’s arrogance vanished instantly. She looked helplessly at Chloe and said, “Ms. Stevens
Seeing Chloe about to leave, Ruby quickly blocked her shopping cart with both hands, not caring about her image in front
of everyone.
She said, “Ms. Stevens, I’m sorry. Please, I’m begging you, don’t stop working with my husband. I was wrong. I’m truly sorry.” Before Chloe could speak, Noah took her right hand.
Noah placed Wyatt into the shopping cart, pushing it with one hand and holding Chloe’s hand with the other. He turned to warn Ruby, “Stay away and don’t follow us, or you’ll face the consequences.” 10:13 Fri, Nov 22 a
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Noah led Chloe forward just like that. After walking a short distance, he showed no intention of le
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A strange sense of calm filled Noah, and for a moment, he felt it was an illusion. He wondered. ‘Do we know each other? Why does this feel so familiar, like holding her came so naturally Noah felt a discomfort in his heart. He steadied himself against the shopping cart while his grip on Chloe’s hand became tighter.
This feeling was unpleasant, like suddenly forgetting something important he needed to do. His heart felt empty, and his mind was blank.
Chloe asked, “Noah, are you alright?”
Noticing Noah’s strange expression and the sweat on his forehead, Chloe patted his cheek while Noah suddenly held her hand. Noah said, “We-“
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