The Billion-Dollar Divorce (Ian and Chloe) novel Chapter 240

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It was the dead of night at Hamilton Private Airfield.

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Chloe struggled out of lan’s car and immediately recognized they were at the Hamilton Private Airfield.

Not far away, the helicopter’s rotors were spinning, the blades slicing through the air with a deafening roar.

Mitchell and a few bodyguards stood respectfully by the helicopter’s hatch.

Chloe was instantly gripped by panic.

She realized Ian was taking her somewhere far away.

No matter what, she couldn’t let Ian take her out of Ostville.

Chloe forced herself to steady her breathing, then suddenly spun around and tried to dive back into the car.

Ian blocked her without breaking a sweat, and with an easy motion, shut the car door behind her.

Chloe recoiled, her panic showing. “Ian, I have to work tomorrow! Where are you even taking me?” she pleaded.

Ian stared at Chloe with an intense silence, his eyes never leaving her.

Without another word, he seized her wrist possessively and pulled her straight toward the helicopter.

Chloe couldn’t shake him off, so she suddenly squatted down on the spot, stubbornly refusing to budge.

Afraid he might hurt her, Ian had no choice but to stop in his tracks.

Chloe squatted down in front of Ian, her voice trembling as she demanded, “What exactly are you planning to do at this hour of the night?”

Ian bent down and grabbed her, pulling her up to her feet with little effort.

He slid one arm around her waist and clamped his other hand on the back of her neck, forcing her to look him straight in the eyes.

“Tell me, Chloe,” Ian’s voice was rough and strained. “Why him? What do you see in Philip?”

His words sounded like they were ripped straight from his chest, heavy with emotion.

“Just tell me what it is you like about him. Whatever it is, I’ll change–I’ll be better than him if that’s what you want,” Ian pleaded, voice ragged.

“You can ask anything of me, just don’t pick him!” lan added, tightening his hold on her,

They stood face–to–face, just inches apart, locked in a confrontation so intense it was almost overwhelming.

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Chloe felt a wave of fear as she saw the wild, desperate look in lan’s eyes.

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Chloe knew she’d only end up getting hurt if she tried to stand her ground against fan, so she chose to back down.

She deliberately reached out and took Ian’s hand, her voice gentle and steady as she tried to calm him.

“Ian, just take it easy, alright? It’s really late–let’s go home first. Once you’ve cooled off, we’ll find another time to really talk, just the two of us.”

The look of panic in Chloe’s eyes hurt Ian so much it almost killed him.

He fought to keep himself together as he reached out, letting his rough fingertips softly brush her cheek and gently wipe away the tears at the corner of her eye.

Chloe didn’t push him away–she was trying her hardest to calm Ian down, afraid that if she resisted even a little, he’d break down completely.

Ian’s intense gaze searched Chloe’s face, his voice rough but absolutely resolute.

“Chloe, I made myself stay away from you–just so you wouldn’t hate me,” Ian said, his tone gritty and determined.

“But the more I did that, the more things just fell apart between us,” he added, regret thick in his voice.

Chloe took the opportunity to say, “How about we find somewhere to sit down and actually talk about this?”

After saying that, she cautiously tugged Ian back with her, testing to see if he’d follow her lead.

But Ian just stood there, refusing to budge.

Chloe looked back at him, and Ian’s voice broke with raw emotion: “Chloe, I know I screwed up. I want to make things right–why won’t you let me try, not even once?”

When playing nice didn’t get her anywhere, Chloe switched gears and went for the tough approach.

She stared straight into Ian’s eyes and shot back, “Ian, what you did to me hurt for real. Do you honestly think just saying ‘sorry‘ is enough for me to forgive you?”

Ian looked like he was about to lose it.

Before Chloe could react, he pulled her tightly into his arms.

He held on, refusing to let go even as Chloe struggled, his voice strained–full of helplessness and a kind of careful desperation, like he was afraid of breaking her all over again.

“We’ve known each other since we were kids, Chloe. You and 1–we’ve shared so many good times together. Even when you were my wife for those three years, there were some really sweet moments, weren’t there?” lan said, emotion swirling in his voice.

Holding her tighter, Ian pleaded in a low, rough voice, “Chloe, please–just give me one more chance. I

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promise, I won’t ever break your heart again.”

Ian’s grip on her arms tightened instinctively. “Let’s just go home, please? It’s always been you, Chloe. I swear, I’ve never loved anyone else–you’re all I care about!”

Ian’s tone was desperate, on the edge of unraveling. “I’m not marrying anyone. It’s you and only you, Chloe- just tell me: what would it take for you to actually forgive me?”

Ian’s voice was raw with pain as he demanded, “Chloe, is your cold shoulder really how you’re planning to punish me for the rest of my life?”

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Chloe kept her face unreadable as she glanced at the luxury car parked nearby. Playing along, she said softly, “Okay, Ian, I’ll do as you say–let me take you home.”

Their gazes locked, and Ian’s bloodshot eyes flashed with sudden joy–only for it all to swiftly twist into doubt and suspicion.

Chloe met Ian’s doubting gaze, then carefully slipped her arm around his, speaking in a soft, coaxing voice. “You were rushed into the ER this morning for a stomach hemorrhage, and now tonight you’re already pushing yourself out here–even after all that. There are still noodles in the fridge; let’s head home, and I’ll cook up a bowl for you.”

But Ian still just stood there, completely unmoved.

Out of nowhere, Chloe threw her arms around Ian’s waist and buried her face in his chest.

Chloe whimpered, her voice trembling with tears, “Ian, don’t do this… you’re scaring me.”

Ian stood there in shock, looking down at Chloe as she nestled against him, her whole demeanor gentle and compliant. The sight sent a rush of emotion flooding through his eyes.

Unable to help himself, he wrapped her tightly in his arms, his voice hoarse and trembling. “Chloe, let’s go

home.”

Chloe felt a subtle wave of relief inside, then moved to help Ian into the car.

‘Ian’s gone completely crazy!‘ Chloe thought, her panic spiking.

She had to get this madman out of the airport before things got any crazier–and then find a chance to call Edward.

Chloe slid into the passenger seat and fished her phone out of her pocket.

Just then, her phone started ringing.

Chloe glanced at the screen–it was Philip calling.

When she looked up, lan was already crowding her space, eyes narrowed with suspicion. “Is that Philip calling you?”

Chloe quickly tucked her phone out of sight behind her back, her voice a bit too quick. “No, it’s not.”

Ian’s expression shifted instantly–his face turned cold the moment he saw how Chloe reacted.

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He showed his hand out toward her, voice clipped and agent. “Bend over your shoot

Their eyes locked, tension crackling between them.

Chloe saw pure danger brewing in faris eyes–one wrong, move and this could you vidly real fast

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Panic shot through Chloe and, without thinking, the busted–throwing, open the car door and making a desperate dash outside.

As she ran for the main gate, she grabbed her phone, frantically taking, Phillip’s call with one hand while not slowing her pace,