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Chloe bit her lip hard, the metallic tang of salt stinging her throat as she pulled the thin hospital blanket tighter around her shoulders. She felt a profound, hollow coldness radiating from her chest. "No, thank you," she whispered to the nurse, her voice trembling. "I can manage on my own."

The nurse gave her a lingering look of pity before adjusting the IV drip. "Keep an eye on the bag. Press the buzzer when it’s nearly empty."

As the door clicked shut, the silence of the private suite rush
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    The psychological warfare between Chloe Bishop and Blueberry reaches a breaking point in the hospital parking garage as Xavier Grayson and Donovan Tang square off in a territorial standoff.Chloe Bishop comes to a sudden halt, her gaze icy as she faces Blueberry. Remembering that it was Blueberry's assistant, Wen Bi, who leaked the scandalous photos to frame her for infidelity, Chloe is in no mood for social niceties. To Chloe, Blueberry is a woman who constantly marks her territory around Xavier like a predator, and her sudden "polite greeting" is nothing more than a calculated move to fuel Xavier’s growing animosity toward his ex-wife."I just wanted to say hello," Blueberry says, her voice trembling with a well-practiced, aggrieved fragility. "I didn't expect Miss Bishop to harbor such hostility toward me."Chloe doesn't buy the act for a second. "You know exactly why I’m hostile. Don’t try to disgust me again; we are not friends."The Grip of the Demon CEOAs Chloe tries to walk a

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   556

    You, Liam Martin, and Arthur Vance."Donovan Tang looked at Chloe with a playful yet serious smile. "Did you really think you were still that little girl who understood nothing? You represent the Bishop Group now, while Liam and Arthur are titans of the business world. A kidnapping case that entangles the three of you is enough to seize the attention of every professional in the city."Chloe tapped her fingers against the window frame, her gaze distant. "One kidnapping case has laid bare the relationships between the three of us."Donovan nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Your relationship with Liam, and Arthur’s relationship with both of you—understanding these dynamics will have its uses sooner or later."Chloe leaned back, rubbing her temples as a headache began to form. "Why is the adult world so incredibly complicated?"Seeing the exhaustion etched into her face, a flash of heartache crossed Donovan’s eyes. "The word 'simple' doesn't exist in this world. Everyone has their own selfi

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   555

    Inside the Bishop Group executive suite, Chloe finished her call with Lulu. Lulu, always the loyal firebrand, didn't hesitate to accept the mission to bait Sienna into the nightclub trap. "OK, consider it done," Lulu promised."Call Sarah Vance too," Chloe added, her voice gaining a rare trace of lightness. "Once I’ve dealt with the 'White Lotuses' tonight, I want to celebrate my return to the single life properly."The line went silent for a beat before Lulu whispered, "You... you really divorced Xavier Grayson?""Yes," Chloe replied simply.Lulu let out a sharp whistle. "Is that man a monk? Or is he into men? I’m a woman and even I get heart palpitations just looking at a beauty like you. I can't believe he’d let you go. Doesn't he realize that a woman as smart, beautiful, and charming as you will be snatched up the second he lets go? He’s going to regret this for the rest of his life."The Lingering Shadow of the Demon CEOChloe couldn't help but feel a bittersweet amusement at Lul

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   555

    The digital vitriol continued to pour across the internet like a broken sewer pipe, but inside the executive office of the Bishop Group, Chloe Bishop was no longer looking at the comments. She had moved past the stage of hurt and entered a cold, calculated state of war. She understood the psychology of her attackers perfectly; the women slandering her in the private "Elite Socialite" groups were driven by a toxic cocktail of envy and insecurity.Names like Sienna, Yvonne Blue, Scarlett Kane, and Sara Jay were at the top of the list. These were women who masked their jealousy with sneers of disdain. But the most dangerous of them all was Blueberry. Chloe knew that Blueberry’s resentment had curdled into a deadly obsession after her failed attempt to sabotage Chloe led to her own miscarriage. Now, Blueberry was using professional internet trolls to ensure Chloe’s reputation was buried alongside her failed marriage.Chloe leaned back in her leather chair, her fingers tapping a rhythmic,

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   554

    The silence that followed Donovan Tang's protective offer was heavy with a complex weight. Chloe Bishop stood in her office, the phone pressed to her ear, listening to the low, rhythmic breathing of the man they called the "Iron Commander.""Thank you, Brother Donovan," Chloe said softly. She knew he wasn't just offering polite words; he was offering her the full weight of the Thorne Group’s power.Donovan’s voice slowed down, becoming deep and melodic, a stark contrast to the cold efficiency he showed the rest of the world. "Chloe, this isn't just about your reputation. They’ve dragged my name into the mud alongside yours. You don't need to thank me for protecting what is ours. But tell me—how do you plan to handle Sienna?"Chloe paused, her eyes narrowing as she looked out at the Sea City skyline. The sunset was casting long, jagged shadows across the buildings, mirrored by the dark thoughts swirling in her mind. "I need to think about it carefully," she murmured. "Sienna is a puppe

  • Betrayed By The Billionaire   553

    The digital storm around the Bishop Group has reached a fever pitch, but Chloe Bishop is already moving her pieces across the board. In the wake of the Thorne Group contract signing, the "old guard" and socialite circles have launched a scorched-earth smear campaign that threatens to bury her reputation.The atmosphere in the executive suite was heavy with the stench of a coordinated hit. Chloe Bishop stood by the window, her expression cold as she listened to Solomon Song’s concerns."I’m going to drag this person into the light," Chloe said, her voice like sharpened flint. "I want to perform a 'killing of the chicken to warn the monkeys' right in front of Maxwell Blue. Once I’ve stripped away every one of his pawns, it will be his turn."The Strategy of SilenceSolomon, deeply worried about the Thorne Group partnership, suggested a public social media statement to clarify the situation. Chloe immediately shook her head. "It’s useless. Right now, no matter what I say, the internet wi

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