No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 225

York straightened the cuffs of his shirt.

He reminded Ann, "I claimed Ethan is my son to keep my grandfather from coming after you, to give you a place to live in Capital City."

Ann nodded frantically.

"I'm helping you because of the sacrifices you made for me over the past six years," York continued.

Ann bit her lip and nodded again.

"I will keep my promises to you, but only on the condition that you stay in your place."

With that, York turned and left.

Ann stood trembling, and only after the door clicked shut did she collapse to the floor, completely drained.

It seemed she was right to team up with that woman, Claudia.

Sooner or later, she would stand by York's side in the open, as his woman.

Around nine that evening, York waited for Claudia outside her parents' apartment building.

When he saw her emerge from the elevator, he stubbed out his cigarette.

He pulled her coat tighter around her and drew her into an embrace.

"Are you cold?" he asked softly.

Claudia frowned at the faint smell of tobacco on him.

Looking up, she saw three figures in the window above—her parents and her brother. In that instant, she understood. This embrace wasn't affection; it was a calculated performance. He was holding her here, on display.

He wanted her family to see that they were doing fine.

She subtly pushed him away.

"My family went bankrupt years ago," she said. "We're no match for the Fergusons. Even if you were to kill me right now, my family couldn't do a thing to you. You really don't have to put on this act."

York simply stared at her, offering no explanation.

"Tomorrow is your first official day back at work. Let's get you home so you can rest," he said instead.

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