After Divorcing My Captain Husband Novel – My husband had an affair with my half-sister, Lucy. ‘’Why are you being intimate with her in front of me? How could you do this to me?’’ ” She is the woman I love most. Who are you? And you can’t satisfy me in bed. What are you good for? ” I let out a soft laugh as tears welled up in my eyes. “Right, I’m not good enough for you. Only Lucy is, huh? Fine.‘’ “Don’t push your luck,” He growled impatiently. I finally realized there was no point in holding onto this marriage in name. ”Let’s divorce.” If he can’t love me, then I have to love myself.
“Sorry, the number you dialed is unavailable. Please try again later…” After the robotic sound ended with a “beep”, Chloe Nelson tightened her grip on the phone with a pale face. The wound on her left arm had stopped bleeding, but the lingering scent of antiseptic spray smelled awful. Just a moment ago, the plane was caught up in severe turbulence, and everyone’s life was hanging by a thread. Now that they were safe and sound, people around Chloe were all making calls to their loved ones, telling them not to worry about them. Some of them almost shed tears of joy. Chloe, however, couldn’t reach her husband, which disappointed her very much. During the emergency, the control tower had urgently contacted the crew’s families.
Everyone’s families had been reached, except hers. “Chloe, why isn’t your husband here to pick you up? He should know the news by now. Where is he…” With that, her colleague, Stella, squeezed through the crowd. She was holding hands with her boyfriend, who was still sweating nervously. Instantly, Chloe got jealous of her. Then she replied with a forced smile, “He’s probably caught up with something.” “He’s caught up with what? Does it even matter more than this? We almost died up there!” Stella said with a pout. Just when she was about to continue, her boyfriend held her back. She bit her tongue and mumbled a few pleasantries before insisting on taking Chloe to get her wound treated. Chloe let her lead the way, feeling sad. “Look, it’s Captain Shawn!” Hearing that sudden shout, Chloe snapped out of her thoughts. She instinctively looked up and saw several high-ups from Paramount Airlines, including Michael, approaching them.
Though dressed in uniform just like the others, Michael stood out among them. He was tall and sturdy. Under the light, his chiseled features looked captivating. Yet, he looked aloof and arrogant, sparking whispers among the onlookers. Chole and Michael Shawn got married three years ago. However, he didn’t allow her to make their relationship public. So, no one knew that a flight attendant like her turned out to be the almighty captain’s wife. During their marriage, Chloe had turned down countless admirers. Meanwhile, Michael was still the perfect bachelor in the eyes of others. “Gee! He’s so hot!” “Who’s that stunning woman with him? She’s so chic!” “That’s Lucy Campbell, the new senior engineer. I heard she and Captain Shawn go way back. He’s been with her all morning. He didn’t even bother to answer the phone calls.”
“They look like a perfect match. Did you guys see how gentle he is when she smiles at her? Gosh! I envy her!” Amidst the murmurs, Chloe shifted her gaze to the woman next to Michael. As she recognized the all-too-familiar face, her hand tightened into a fist. Turned out he was busy accompanying his old flame. A while back, Lucy announced she was returning and joining Paramount Airlines. It felt like a direct challenge to Chloe, especially after they met last time. Back then, Lucy told Chloe that she would take back what she took from her, whether she believed it or not. Ever since she was a kid, Chloe had always been living under Lucy’s shadow. So, her words kept haunting her day and night like a nightmare. When she heard about Lucy joining the airline, she confronted Michael, telling him he had to choose between them. But clearly, he hadn’t taken her seriously.
Lucy won again. Those painful memories that were buried deep kept flooding her mind. Bit by bit, they tore open the wounds that’d been healed long ago. Chloe then watched Michael lean in and talk softly to Lucy with a gentle smile. She had always been curious about what he would look like when he fell for someone. But now, when she witnessed it, she only felt relieved as Michael broke her heart too many times before. Maybe she would’ve died in a plane crash today. But if she died, her enemies would get away with what they did. And the dirty deeds they did would remain buried. Those who destroyed her family and hurt her and her mother would still live freely, maybe even sleeping with her husband and enjoying everything that once belonged to her. As a wave of emotions washed over her, Chloe dropped her suitcase and wanted to lunge at him. At the sight, Stella grabbed her arm and stopped her. “Chloe, what are you doing? Captain Shawn was replaced at the last minute, which was one of the reasons why the accident happened. Even so, he’s not someone to mess with. Don’t go looking for trouble.”
Another colleague overheard it and added, “Yeah, we’re just small fry. We can’t afford to make a scene. The company gave us a break today. Just go home to your husband and relax.” Their words snapped Chloe back to reality. Actually, she knew all too well that confronting Michael would only lead to embarrassment. And when the word “husband” was mentioned, she only found it ridiculous. After all, her dear husband was coaxing her nemesis, Lucy, right now. Michael was blind, and Lucy was shameless. They were meant for each other for sure. “I was a bit worked up. But actually, my husband… died three years ago. Sorry, guys. I should’ve told you that earlier. Well, let’s drop it, okay?” Her words stunned everyone, catching the attention of the executives preparing for their pre-flight check. Among their gazes, Chloe sensed Michael’s warning gaze immediately, but she ignored it. With a bitter smile, she grabbed her suitcase and left without even treating her wound.
*At Lotus Manor* After a soothing shower, Chloe treated her wound. Sitting at her vanity, she stared at her wedding ring. She could still feel the warmth of Michael’s hand as he slipped it on her finger on their wedding day. Then she pulled off the ring with all her strength and determination. Rubbing her reddened finger, she tossed it into her jewelry box. … At 10:30 pm, Michael returned home, carrying a shopping bag with a brand-new handbag inside. He saw Chloe browsing it on her computer before. Today, his schedule was filled with all kinds of meetings. After dealing with them, he finally learned that Chloe was on the plane that nearly crashed. Fortunately, it had landed safely. As he thought of the indifferent look Chloe gave him earlier, he assumed she was mad at him because of Lucy. Now, he believed that she was probably angry because he wasn’t there for her when the accident happened. But Michael wasn’t worried about it. After all, Chloe always forgave him after he showed her even just a bit of kindness. However, tonight, the brightly lit house felt unusually empty.
He frowned when he noticed that she wasn’t there for him. Normally, even if he came home late, Chloe would have dinner ready and ask him to eat some even if he wasn’t hungry. So, Michael couldn’t help but wonder if she was trying to give him the cold shoulder. Annoyed, he decided not to coax her this time. Tossing the handbag onto the table, he headed straight to his study. It was nearly midnight when he finished his work. Chloe still hadn’t shown up. And she didn’t knock at the door as usual. In the past, whenever he stayed up late for work, she always offered him a cup of coffee, milk or stuff. Michael found it annoying before, but strangely, he felt something was missing now. Feeling unsettled, he got up and took a shower. And then, he opened the bedroom door. The room was dim. In the soft moonlight, he saw a small bulging under the covers. Chloe lay awake, sensing his familiar presence. As he got in bed, she turned to his side and slipped her hand under his silk pajamas, her fingers gliding over his skin. “Chloe! What are you doing?” Michael snapped and grabbed her wrist tightly, causing her wound to throb with pain. She winced but smiled seductively. Then she wrapped her legs around his waist.
Gradually, Michael started panting. Chloe noticed it and smirked triumphantly. The next second, he yanked away her legs. “What do you want this time?” He asked impatiently in a low voice, clearly irritated. Giggling, Chloe replied, “I’m seducing you. Can’t you see? What? You don’t wanna sleep with me?” After a short pause, she continued, “Your grandpa keeps nagging about having a grandchild all the time. But I can’t make a baby on my own.” “Cut it out, will you? Have some shame!” He snapped, glaring at her as if they had never sleep before. But the truth was, every time they got intimate, he transformed into a wild beast in bed, savoring every bit of it. Michael didn’t like the idea of making love to Chloe, though. At the thought that Michael refused to sleep with her because of his ex, Chloe felt sick. With a sneer, she turned down the idea of continuing seducing him and got up.
“If you can’t satisfy me in bed, then find another way to make me happy. I want to be the administrative director at Paramount Airlines. Make it happen, and I’ll keep quiet about your infertility. Otherwise, we’re done here,” She warned him coldly. “Are you out of your mind?” Michael looked at her in disbelief. Though well-prepared for it, Chloe was still hurt by his words. Suddenly, she let out a bitter laugh. “Lucy got back not long ago, and you immediately made her a senior engineer. All I want is to be the administrative director, and you turned me down. Tell me, who’s exactly your wife?”Before she could finish, he grabbed her chin hard. “You went through all the trouble just for a position? Lucy earned her position. And what about you? Know your place. You think sleeping with me will grant your wish?” Hearing that, Chloe was heartbroken, as if countless daggers were stabbing her heart. Michael, on the other hand, was done with the fuss. He got out of bed, uttering, “I’m sleeping in the guest room tonight. Stop making a fuss. It’s annoying.” Then he left and slammed the door shut.
Chloe knew it would come to this, yet she couldn’t help but fantasize that Michael would care about her. She gave a bitter smile as tears streamed down her face. Curling up, she shivered uncontrollably. Three years ago, she was overwhelmed with her mother’s illness and her father’s debts. It was Michael’s grandfather that got her out of despair. He paid off her 600 million dollars debt and took her in, treating her as Michael’s wife. People thought she was lucky to marry Michael and have his grandpa pay off her father’s debts. But no one knew that she had actually loved him for ten years. Even her diary was all about how much she loved him and how much she cared about him. She thought if she tried hard enough, he might show her some affection.
But later, Chloe learned that Michael had already fallen for someone else. The only reason why he married her was that he wanted to keep his family from hurting his beloved woman. But that didn’t really matter to her. What pained her the most was that the woman he loved turned out to be Lucy, her half-sister. Lucy was one of the main reasons why Chloe and her mom suffered. But Chloe couldn’t tell Michael about it. He wouldn’t believe her, after all. From then on, she made a scene once in a while just to get his attention. Chloe even told herself that it would be alright as long as Michael didn’t hook up with his ex. Sadly, it was all wishful thinking. Suddenly, the scene of Michael talking to Lucy tenderly came to her mind. Chloe finally realized there was no point in holding onto this marriage in name. Yes, she had always been humble in this relationship. And now, she decided to put an end to it. The whole night, Chloe kept tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Meanwhile, she had a better picture of what she should do next. … As noon approached, a servant called to her outside the door.
“Mrs. Shawn, we bought the ingredients for dinner as you requested.” Chloe jolted awake, suddenly remembering it was their third wedding anniversary today. She had been preparing for it since a week ago. But now, all her excitement seemed pointless. She sat up, shaking off her drowsiness, and decided to get up and freshen up. As she reached the dining room, Chloe was about to get prepared for the meal herself, saving the servants trouble. But she instantly changed her mind as the designer bag on the table caught her eye. Her face turned pale when she recalled that Lucy had an Instagram post about that bag. In no time, Michael bought it for her and even took it back home. The realization hit Chloe so hard that it almost drove her mad. Glancing at the ingredients, she hesitated. Despite her resentment toward Michael, she couldn’t bear to waste those ingredients just like that. Then she asked the servants to turn them into meals and place the food into disposable lunchboxes. After that, she called some delivery guys over. “Take these to Shawn Heavy Industries,” She instructed them.
“Tell them Michael’s wife wants to celebrate her divorce.” The delivery guys stood dumbfounded, nearly dropping the containers. Chloe calmly handed them some cash. “Just tell the whole world about it. Use an amplifier,” She added. Shawn Heavy Industries belonged to Michael. It was separate from the Shawn family business. Chloe had no idea how much money the company could earn for Michael, but she knew it was a venture he founded with Lucy and their friends. And it was an unbreakable bond between Lucy and him. In the past, just mentioning the company made her heart ache. But now, she only felt angry when it was brought up. After everything was done, Chloe began packing her belongings. With her family’s downfall, she had brought very little with her. One box of clothes and one box of gadgets were all she had to take with her. In less than thirty minutes, she left the house with her suitcase. …. Meanwhile, the eighty food deliveries and Chloe’s unreachable phone drove Michael into a rage. He stormed into Lotus Manor with a menacing aura, his face dark and stormy.
“Where is she?” He demanded. The maid trembled, barely able to stand. “Mr. Shawn, Mrs. Shawn left with a suitcase. She… she left this.” With shaking hands, she handed over a document. The words “Divorce Agreement” were glaring under the bright light. Michael paused before opening the document and reading the reasons for the divorce. It said — [Due to the husband’s impotence and stinginess, the marriage is irreparably broken, hence the divorce.] “What?” He cursed under his breath. With a long face, he pulled out his phone and made a call. Ten minutes later, he knew where Chloe was. … Chloe was jolted awake in the afternoon by a furious pounding on the door. Thinking that Candy had forgotten to bring the keys again, she yawned and opened the door. The next second, Michael, who was angry, came into her view. Her drowsiness vanished instantly.
“What do you want?” She asked coldly, straightening up. Michael’s eyes blazed with fury as he barged into the room, slamming the door shut behind him. The gust of wind carried his familiar pine scent, mixed with an unfamiliar perfume. Suppressing the pang of bitterness, Chloe turned to face him, only to be met with his outburst. “How dare you?! Messing with Shawn Heavy Industries like that?” Chloe couldn’t help pitying herself, knowing what he came for. The divorce agreement she’d left behind on purpose now felt like a joke. She should have known he wouldn’t care. Taking a deep breath, she met his gaze coldly. “Michael, I’m still your wife legally. I also have my fair share of Shawn Heavy Industries. Why tell me to stay out of it? If you truly want me to leave it, then sign the divorce papers!” Before she could finish, Michael grabbed her waist roughly. “You want half my property? Is that your game here? Chloe, as long as I don’t agree, the only thing you’ll get is that divorce agreement. Got it?” Chloe knew it perfectly. Michael always revealed his cruelty behind closed doors.
He was never a fan of the feud between members of the Shawn family. After establishing his own company, he settled scores with the Shawns that had bullied or framed him before. Even though he was no longer involved in the Shawn family business, everyone knew no one else but he would take it over eventually. Chloe wasn’t stupid, thinking that she could fight him over his assets. But she was done putting up with everything. Michael made her unhappy. Then she would lash it all out at him. Taking a deep breath, Chloe shoved him back. “So what? Besides the divorce, maybe I should have a child with you. That way, your family will back me up financially…” With that, she reached out to touch his groin, but he quickly grabbed her hand, pulling it away as his expression darkened. “You want a child? Dream on! You’re not worthy!” “I’m not worthy? How come?” Chloe didn’t continue her move. Her eyes were brimmed with mixed emotions that were hard to read. “Don’t push your luck,” He growled impatiently. Chloe let out a soft laugh as tears welled up in her eyes. “Right, I’m not good enough for you. Only Lucy is, huh? Fine. I’ve signed the divorce papers. Don’t forget to sign it.”
Crossing her arms before her chest, Chloe opened the door again. The cool night breeze swept in through the crack, making the room less suffocating. After a few moments of silence, she turned back, only to find Michael lounging on the living room sofa, his legs casually crossed. He exuded a refined elegance, yet his demeanor screamed arrogance. “Tomorrow morning’s meeting will cover the incident from yesterday. Lucy will be there too. Keep your attitude in check and don’t cause trouble,” He ordered as domineeringly as ever. He came to Chloe today because of the delivery at Shawn Heavy Industries. Though pissed off, he still managed to stay there for Lucy’s sake. As Chloe looked into his dangerously captivating eyes, she felt her heart twist painfully, her voice quivering. “What if I don’t?” Michael smirked as if he’d heard a funny joke. He curled his lips into a smile, though his eyes grew colder. “Apricot Manor is in my name, just so you know.” “But your grandpa promised to give it back to me before we got married!” Chloe clenched her fists, her eyes red with anger.
That old house was the last bit of dignity Chloe and her mother had. Yet, he was determined to crush it. “It’s worth 36 million dollars. Are you worth that much, Chloe?” His words immediately shattered the bubbles of her anger, defiance, and sorrow. It then crossed her mind that in Michael’s eyes, she was nothing more than a vixen who tried her best to seduce him and scam his grandpa out of money. So, he couldn’t possibly care about her feelings. At the realization, Chloe smiled bitterly. Her eyes were still welled up, and she slowly unclenched her fists. “Michael, you don’t get to tell me whether I’m worthy anymore.” Michael sneered, “You have one day.” With that, he slammed the door and left. Chloe balled her hands into fists again. Heartbroken, she felt a wave of nausea churning within her. She never imagined that their third anniversary would come with such a “gift”.