No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 171

Claudia couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh. "I used to only half-understand, but now I finally get it. Why it had to be me as Mrs. Ferguson."

York's gaze flickered as he stared into her eyes. "Tell me."

The two of them locked eyes in silence.

Claudia curled her lip.

Because she was born into old money, her upbringing and pride were etched into her very being.

She was born noble. She wouldn't lower herself to get into a catfight with the other woman, nor would she let herself go because of an unhappy marriage.

And because the Watkins family had gone bankrupt after raising her, she had no background, no one to back her up. She was completely at his mercy.

York needed the perfect arm candy. She was the perfect fit.

Right then, Peter came over. He gave York a nasty glare, grabbed Claudia's arm, and pulled her aside.

York calmly blocked their path, asking Peter, "When did you get back in the country?"

Peter gave York an indifferent glance, his tone sharp and resentful. "If you hadn't called my dad, do you think I would have been shipped off and locked away abroad for so long? You heartless bastard. I can't be bothered with you."

Claudia shot Peter a grateful look. No wonder she hadn't seen him since she returned. His father had sent him overseas to keep him out of the way.

Peter swatted York's hand from Claudia's waist. "Get your filthy hands off her. I have something to say to Claudia."

York didn't argue with Peter. Instead, he spoke considerately to Claudia, "I'm going to go see Mr. Lennox. Don't wander off by yourself."

In public, Claudia played her part and gave a soft "Mm-hmm" before turning to leave with Peter.

"Peter, I'm heading home," Claudia said, making a calm exit.

When she got home late that night, York, as expected, was not there. Claudia took a shower, changed into her pajamas, and curled up on the sofa, texting her brother.

Just as she was about to head to the bedroom, York returned.

Seeing him walk straight toward her, Claudia stood her ground.

York bent down and draped a thin blanket over her shoulders. He asked, "Why did you come back alone without saying anything to me?"

Claudia couldn't help but frown. "Weren't you the one who left me at the party without a word?"

York's deep eyes locked onto the shifting expressions on her face. Just as he was about to speak, Claudia cut him off. "You don't have to tell me anything about you and her. I know it."