Chapter 170


    Chloe wasn''t zoned out because she didn''t hear clearly.


    She heard it loud and clear.


    It made her stutter a bit.


    “Mr. Alexander, you just got divorced. Why are you in such a rush to find a girlfriend? Besides, I''m not


    your type.”


    Chloe was a divorced woman without the figure of a young girl, and her face was covered with age


    spots, She also had two kids.


    Oliver once said she was like second-hand goods nobody wanted.


    How could she possibly be a match for Mr. Alexander, a man of status, handsome, well-mannered, and


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    cultured?


    Even though Mr. Alexander was also divorced, with his status and identity, he definitely needed an


    elegantdy to match him.


    In front of Alexander, Chloe felt utterly insignificant.


    She was very self-aware. She knew that she and Mr. Alexander could never be together.


    So her answer was very firm. “Mr. Alexander, I really can''t help you. And stop joking with me. I''m just a


    divorced woman with two kids.”


    She gave a bitterugh.


    At that moment, Alexander was holding an umbre.


    When Chloe arrived, the rain had already stopped for a while.


    Now it started raining again, and she didn''t bring an umbre.


    Alexander held most of the umbre over her and asked, “What I meant was to pretend to be my


    girlfriend.”


    Chloe immediately let out a sigh of relief.


    It was just pretending.


    Alexander looked at her, and when he spoke again, his voice was full of respect andfort.


    “Don’t think you''re not good enough. If I were to look for a woman, I''d definitely go for someone as kind


    as you. There''s only good and bad in women, not high or low. Don''t belittle yourself. Compared to


    Hazel, you are much better. You''re a good woman and a good mother; don''t look down on yourself just


    because you''re divorced.”


    Hisforting words and encouragement warmed Chloe''s heart.


    She was so moved that she was on the verge of tears.


    That jerk Oliver, if he had a fraction of Mr. Alexander''s kindness, he wouldn''t have torn her family apart.


    Her kids wouldn''t have to live a tough life with a single mom like her.


    Thinking about those tough days made Chloe''s feelings even moreplicated.


    Tears welled up in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back.


    Alexander held the umbre in one hand and took a tissue from the driver in the car with the other, and


    handed it to her.


    Then he said, “Keep your chin up. Don''t look down on yourself because you''re divorced. Believe in


    yourself!”


    Chloe took the tissue, wiped away her tears, and nodded. She suddenly sneezed.


    Alexander saw that her coat was half wet. He had her get in the car first, then took a coat out of the


    trunk.


    “This was a coat I bought for my ex-wife before the divorce. If you don''t mind, put it on, don''t catch a


    cold. I divorced my ex-wife. She has always been reluctant to let go, so I need you to pretend to be my


    girlfriend, to make her give up.”


    After a bit of chat, Alexander didn''t mention Hazel''s behavior.


    He just said he was helpless to end the marriage. He had no choice but to divorce. He tried his best to


    keep Hazel''s dignity.


    Even though Hazel was the one who cheated, Alexander didn''t me her.


    Clearly, he was a very cultured man.


    If it were a man like Oliver, even if the woman was not at fault, he would still me her.


    People were indeed different.


    It wasfortable to be with cultured people.


    The driver was driving.


    Alexander and Chloe sat in the back seat.


    Chloe had ridden in Alexander''s luxury car before, but she was still a bit nervous.


    The luxurious interior made her feel uneasy.


    Alexander''s request made her even more nervous, even if it was just pretending to be his girlfriend.


    Alexander then said, “You don''t have to answer me right away. No matter whether you help me or not,


    I''m willing to help you with your daughter''s problem.”


    He also liked kids.


    He met Chloe''s daughter Aria. She was very cute, very sensible, and obedient, obedient to the point of


    being heartbreaking.


    Last time, after he fainted from signing the divorce papers and was taken to the clinic by Chloe, Aria


    brought him a bowl of unforgettable soup.


    He always remembered this help.


    “Mr. Alexander, thank you very much. With your help, Aria was able to sessfully transfer schools.”


    Chloe was a divorced woman. Her registered identity was not in Seraphim Haven. She didn''t have a


    house in Seraphim Haven. She was just an ordinary working-ss woman. It was already hard for her


    to get Aria into school.


    When Aria was bullied by wealthy kids at school and wanted to transfer, it became very difficult.


    If she didn''t transfer, those unreasonable kids and parents would continue to bully Aria.


    The teachers and principal of the school said they would handle it fairly, but so far, they have not


    provided a solution.


    Chloe had had enough of these people''s ugly behavior.


    Wealthy parents, who drove luxury cars to pick up their kids, only knew how to suck up.


    For people like them who were poor, they were ignored.


    Human nature was really scary.


    Alexander asked with concern, “How''s Aria doing? After being wrongly used of stealing, has her


    mood changed?”


    When it came to this, Chloe looked very worried.


    “She''s been silent every day, often waking up in the middle of the night, crying as soon as she opens


    her eyes and saying she doesn''t want to go to school.”


    Seeing her child like this, Chloe''s heart was breaking.


    She med herself for not being able to give Aria a good birth environment and for not giving her a


    If her family was rich and powerful, if Aria had a dad to protect her, who would dare to nder and bully


    her like this?


    “This is a serious matter.” Alexander said with a frown. “Chloe, I''m free now. I can go home with you. I


    want to see Aria''s condition and understand the specifics from her. Don''t sweat about the transfer thing,


    okay? As for Aria being falsely used of stealing, I''ll definitely help clear her name and reignite her


    passion for learning so she can go back to school with a smile on her face."


    Seven in the evening.


    Chloe took Alexander to the house she was renting.


    Walking in, they ran into Roxanne.


    Amelia had taken a couple of days off due to some family issues, so Roxanne was babysitting.


    Seeing Alexander, Roxanne was taken aback.


    Turned out, it was Roxanne''s idea to reach out to Mr. Alexander for help.


    She had thought Mr. Alexander, being a decent and warm-hearted man, would certainly lend a hand,


    but she didn''t expect him to actuallye over in person.


    After exchanging pleasantries with Roxanne, Alexander asked, "Where''s Aria?"


    "She''s holed up in her room, doesn''t want to talk to anyone, and seems pretty down in the dumps."


    "I''ll go check on her."


    Alexander went to Aria''s room and knocked on the door.


    "Aria, it''s Mr. Alexander. Remember me? Last time I was sick, you brought me some soup. Can Ie


    in?"


    But Aria inside the room didn''t respond.


    Lowering his voice, Alexander asked Roxanne, "You reckon she''s not having any dark thoughts in


    there, is she?"


    "No worries about Aria," Roxanne reassured, "I''ve got a camera in there. Look, she''s in the corner of


    the closet, see?"


    Roxanne showed the surveince footage on her phone to Alexander.


    Seeing this, Alexander felt a bit relieved.


    He then said to the closed door, "Aria, it''s okay. I''m right out here. You can open the door whenever you


    want to see me. I''m not going anywhere. I''ll wait."


    "Mr. Alexander, I''m really sorry to have taken up your precious time," Chloe felt extremely guilty.


    "No biggie, I''m not busy today. Besides, I missed Aria, so I wanted to pay her a visit. Aria''s such a good


    kid. I can''t believe she would steal anything. I''m sure she''s been misunderstood."


    Chloe nodded, saying firmly, "I know my daughter. She would never steal."


    "I don''t believe it either." Roxanne understood that Mr. Alexander was purposefully making sure Aria


    could hear them, so she joined in.


    "Aria is such a good girl. How could she possibly steal anything? It''s really not right to use people


    like that."


    The three of them chatted outside the door.


    At that moment, the room door opened.


    Through the crack, a despondent little head peeked out.


    Seeing this, Alexander''s heart ached.


    She was such a fine child, yet she was misunderstood like this.


    She was alreadycking a father''s love, and now this misunderstanding must be really hard for her.


    As a mother, Chloe was in a lot of pain.


    She remembered a news story that had been circting online about a kid who was falsely used of


    stealing by a stationery store near his school.


    To prove his innocence, the child had jumped off a building.


    If her own daughter had such thoughts, how could she go on?


    An anxious Chloe tried tomunicate with her daughter.


    She said manyforting words. But Aria still looked very depressed.


    Then, Alexander said, "Can Ie in and chat with you?"


    With Aria''s permission, Alexander entered her room.


    He started byplimenting Aria on how neat and tidy her room was.


    Then, they chatted for a bit, all praises for Aria.


    Finally, he slowly led the conversation to the incident where Aria was falsely used of stealing.


    He felt that there must be more to it than just a misunderstanding for Aria to have lost interest in school,


    not eating or drinking, and shutting herself in her room.


    He patiently asked, "Aria, did they do anything worse to you? Tell me. I''ve got a big business, I know


    lots of important people, I have lots of money, and I have a lot of power. Even if your principal tries to


    please me, I''ll stand up for you."


    Aria knew Mr. Alexander was rich and powerful.


    But what made Aria drop her guard and want to confide in Alexander was not his status but the sense


    of security he gave her.


    Even her father, Oliver, had never talked to her so patiently and warmly.


    Mr. Alexander was really warm. He would definitely protect her.


    Tears silently rolled down her face as she said, "They locked me in the bathroom, pped me many


    times, and forced me to admit that I stole the things."


    "I guess they don''t want to stay at Seraphim Haven anymore." Alexander was furious. "Was it a


    ssmate or a teacher?"


    "Laura, my ssmate. Her family has a really expensive car; she always makes fun of my mom for


    riding an e-bike.


    She often bullies me, pped me multiple times. There were so many people I couldn''t fight back. I


    was so scared, and I had no choice but to admit I stole the stuff."


    Alexander listened carefully.


    The more Aria talked, the more aggrieved she felt. However, Aria wiped her tears and held back, not


    letting herself cry anymore. She had to be strong.


    Her mother said the weaker she was, the more she would be bullied.


    Seeing a child holding back her tears made Alexander feel terrible.


    He picked up Aria and gently stroked her head as he said, "Leave this to me. I promise to give you a


    fair resolution."


    After calming Aria down, Alexander left Chloe''s house.


    Roxanne also left with him.


    As they stepped out of the elevator, Roxanne expressed her deep gratitude to Alexander.


    "Mr. Alexander, I can''t thank you enough for helping with Chloe''s problem. I didn''t expect you to be so


    willing to help."


    Mr. Alexander, as usual, showed no trace of the arrogance of the rich. He was as warm as a spring


    breeze. People like him deserved to be rich.


    Alexander replied in a gentlemanly manner, "It''s the least I could do."


    Then he thought to himself, “once you find out I''m a good friend of your husband, you''ll understand why


    I''m so willing to help.”


    Alexander then asked, "Roxanne, where do you live? Let me give you a ride home."


    "No need, I live pretty close to here. Plus, I rode my e-bike here."


    After the red Porsche was returned, Roxanne''s mode of transportation was back to being her e-bike.


    Sometimes, she would drive thepany''s regr car as well.


    After saying goodbye to Alexander, she hopped on her e-bike and zoomed off.


    Before long, she was home.


    Just as she stepped through the door, Chloe called to check if she had made it home.


    Roxanne kicked off her shoes and started chatting with Chloe.


    "Anne, I''m d you suggested asking Mr. Alexander for help. With him stepping in, things at Aria''s


    school should be sorted out."


    "Don''t worry; once those people realize you are buddies with big shots like Mr. Alexander, they wouldn''t


    dare to bully Aria again."


    With Aria''s problem resolved, the weight on Chloe''s heart finally lifted.


    But another matter was causing her distress.


    "Anne, Mr. Alexander asked me to pretend to be his girlfriend."


    "Why?" Roxanne was filled with questions.


    "With Mr. Alexander being so loaded, why would he everck for a lover? Even if he wanted a


    girlfriend, there must be a ton of women more suited to his status. And why does he need to pretend?"


    Chloe replied, "His ex-wife is relentless. He wants me to help him shake her off."


    "Did you agree?"


    "No, it''s too awkward. Even if it''s all pretend, I feel like I''m not good enough."


    Mr. Alexander was a big deal.


    Whenever she stood in front of Mr. Alexander, she felt like they were from two different worlds. She had


    such low self-esteem!


    Roxanneforted her, "Chloe, you shouldn''t feel like you''re not good enough for anyone. You''re


    unique in this world. Besides, if Mr. Alexander is asking for your help, it means he respects you. You


    could consider agreeing. You guys might actually hit it off."


    "What are you thinking?" Chloe shot back. "I never intended to find a man as outstanding and


    sessful as Mr. Alexander. I just feel like since he did me a huge solid, rejecting him feels wrong."


    Roxanne said, "Then just agree."


    If these two really got together, and Mr. Alexander truly fell for Chloe, then Chloe had found herself a


    keeper!


    Chloe had been with Oliver, a jerk, and suffered a lot.


    During the divorce, she only asked for the child and didn''t want any property.


    Her previous marriage was not a happy one. If she could be with Mr. Alexander, she would have a shot


    at happiness for the rest of her life.


    "Chloe, just say yes. If you miss this opportunity, you might not get another one. If Mr. Alexander asks


    someone else, you''ll lose your chance."


    " Anne, you make it sound like I want something from Mr. Alexander. I really just want to repay his


    kindness."


    Roxanne said, "Mr. Alexander is handsome, nice, and rich. Most importantly, he respects everyone and


    is very cultured. Are you sure you don''t like him?"