SWNOVELS Chapter Divorcing 410
Chapter 410 Uncovering the Truth
But just as he was about to reach out, Asher grabbed him from the side.
"What are you doing? You're divorced. Chloe's single now. If you act now, it'll be a messy situation!"
While Asher held him back, Chloe had already linked arms with James and walked inside.
Standing by James' side, Chloe watched as men around him tried to strike up conversations, but he ignored them all, fixated on something.
"Are you a glutton for punishment? She's getting married, and you're here."
James choked, staring at her. "I bet Michael doesn't know your baby belongs to him, does he?"
Chloe glared at him. "Petty!"
The wedding was scheduled for noon, and it was now ten-thirty, about to begin.
The guests who came were somewhat notable in the city, and Chloe recognized a few faces.
Wesley spotted her and walked over.
"Ms. Nelson."
"Mr. Jenkins, I've talked to Candy about that."
Wesley looked slightly nervous but nodded politely. "Thank you, Ms. Nelson."
"Ms. Nelson, the Opal Group's collaboration requires your personal signature."
When it came to work, Chloe was serious. "Alright, Mr. Jenkins, I'll make time to come over."
Michael stood nearby, eyes fixed on Chloe, almost burning a hole through her.
Asher stood in his way. "Stop staring!"
Once divorced, go find your mom; once the shovel breaks, go eat.
When the wedding march began, both Chloe and James looked towards the stage.
Maggie already had elegance, and now in her couture gown, she looked stunning.
James couldn't take his eyes off her.
Chloe stood beside him, feeling like a sculpture, utterly superfluous.
The two newlyweds walked to the front, where the host was already asking them to recite their wedding vows.
Everyone present turned their gaze towards them.
The host ask, "Through poverty and wealth, sickness and health, do you pledge to spend your life with him, to be his wife till death do you part?" Chloe thought of her marriage to Michael.
They had never had a wedding; they had just shared a meal at the Shawn Manor.
This feeling of being witnessed by everyone was something she had never experienced before.
She couldn't help but feel moved.
Meanwhile, Michael was lost in his own thoughts.
He had never seen Chloe in a wedding dress...
She was already beautiful, with a great figure; she would surely look stunning in a wedding gown.
Michael instinctively glanced over at Chloe.
Seeing James beside her, his gaze turned somewhat cloudy.
James felt a bit stiff all over even when Maggie came down to toast.
Chloe sat with him, chatting with the friends from his school days at their table.
"James, it's been years! Your taste has really improved!"
James just nodded.
Maggie happened to pass by; he put his arm around Chloe's waist and stood up to join her for a drink.
"Ms. Xander, you look absolutely gorgeous today!"
Chloe met Maggie's eyes and offered a sincere blessing.
Maggie smiled and thanked her.
"Oh my, James, did you really give your girlfriend your family heirloom?!"
Amid the exclamations from those around, Maggie glanced at Chloe's finger.
When she saw the emerald ring, her eyes widened slightly.
Just then, the groom from another table walked over and took her hand. "What's wrong? Your hand is so cold."
Maggie snapped out of it and showed him a gentle smile. "It's nothing."
As they sat down, their table of friends continued to ask James if he was also planning to get married soon, especially since he had given away a ring.
It was only now that Chloe learned the ring was something his father had given him, meant only for his future wife.
It wasn't just some jewelry; it was like an old antique, maybe from some real old dynasty and worth a lot.
Chloe couldn't help but glance several times at the ring on her own finger.
James had no interest in eating; seeing Maggie move to another table only worsened his mood.
It was Chloe who enjoyed her meal thoroughly.
This was the best banquet she had ever attended in her life.
After dinner, as everyone began to leave, Chloe could tell James wanted to stay and speak to Maggie.