Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 137:

“Chloe, are you all right?” Aelfric inquired

Chloe wiped her tears and sobbed, “I’m fine, Aelfric.”

“Chloe is upset because of Tiffany,” said Melinda, her voice tinged with indignation

Aelfric turned to Melinda. “What happened?”

After explaining the recent events, Melinda added emphatically, “Chloe’s kindness is being wasted on Tiffany, who is nothing but ungrateful. And as for Connor, he’s just blind and heartless.”

“Melinda, please,” Chloe interjected, pulling at Melinda’s sleeve. “Tiffany has endured a lot since her childhood. She’s truly miserable, and all I want is for her to have a brighter future.”

“Chloe, your heart is pure, but you shouldn’t waste it on someone as heartless as Tiffany,” Aelfric advised softly. “Stay away from Tiffany from now on. And don’t worry about Connor; I’ll make sure he regrets how he treated you.”

openly showing his affection for her. Whenever she caught his affectionate gaze, her heart skipped a beat. Yet, she knew he wasn’t the one for her. Despite his qualities, he didn’t measure up to Connor. She aimed to marry someone of the

support.

arm. “Don’t be downhearted, Chloe.

said, smiling warmly. “When you know what you are doing is

smile, Aelfric praised her, “Your insight and clarity are a rarity. Most are mediocre, but you, you

pouted playfully. “Aelfric, such words

gently pinched Melinda’s cheek. “While Chloe might be the queen, you are my cherished little princess. You might not share her beauty and talents, but I will guard you all

not fair to say, Aelfric. Melinda is as beautiful and

accept that

Chloe asked, feigning coyness. “I don’t want to talk to you

at Aelfric. She stomped her feet and

me,” Melinda called out, hurrying after

picture flashed in his mind: he imagined himself finally defeating Connor and standing majestically on the throne as the king, with Chloe in

emerged from the operating room, visibly exhausted. Connor, who