After Divorcing my Captain Husband (Chloe and Michael) novel Chapter 543

"Are you heading to see Ms. Xander again?"

James shot her a glare. "If you can't say something useful, just keep quiet."

Chloe shrugged. Remembering the things Maggie had said last time, she hesitated for a moment and said, "James, have you ever considered that Ms. Xander might still have feelings for you?"

James didn't stop his fiddling. "She's married."

"So what? People get divorced all the time!"

James finally looked at her and, after a brief silence, replied, "Yeah, that's exactly the kind of thing you'd say."

"Hey, watch your language!" Chloe retorted, surprised by the harshness.

James pulled out the family heirloom emerald ring again, pushing it towards her. "You don't mind coming with me to the charity gala tonight, do you? After all, you're my employee."

"Why not ask Harold?"

Chloe wondered why he'd want her to attend when Harold was his assistant.

"I'm not gay," James said flatly.

Chloe was momentarily stunned. "Then why should I wear that ring this time?"

She thought, "Wasn't it just to make Maggie jealous?"

"Just wear it. Is it not pretty enough or not expensive enough for you?"

Chloe rolled her eyes, thinking, "Is this really about aesthetics or cost?"

Fortunately, that night, Chloe had dressed appropriately after seeing the emerald ring, so she looked presentable.

Standing beside James, she murmured, "I don't have anything to donate."

Since her divorce from Michael, she hadn't bought any new jewelry. She usually attended these events empty-handed.

The only diamond necklace she owned had already been donated, and the rest of her collection remained at the Shawn Manor.

"Don't worry. I'll make a donation on your behalf."

At the entrance, Chloe and James wrote their names in the same column. As they were about to enter, Maggie walked in from outside.

She was alone, wearing a flowing silver gown that made her look like a mermaid emerging from the sea.

"Ms. Nelson, what a coincidence."

Though Maggie addressed Chloe, her gaze was fixed on James, who ignored her completely and kept his attention on the venue.

"Ms. Xander, are you alone tonight?"

Chloe thought, "Her husband doesn't come with her?"

"He has work, so he couldn't join me today."

Chloe couldn't shake the feeling that Maggie's tone carried a hint of smugness.

But she thought maybe it was just her imagination.

James leaned in to whisper in Chloe's ear, "Shall we head in?"

It made them appear quite intimate to anyone watching.

Maggie's smile faltered slightly, but she kept her composure. "Let's go in together."

Without waiting for their response, Maggie walked to the other side of James.

Once inside, James glanced at Maggie. "It seems your seat isn't here."