Chapter 1133:

Once inside the pavilion, Chloe’s smile grew eager. “Connor, please sit down while I serve you the soup…”

But before she could finish her words, she froze. Her once shy, excited expression completely faltered under Aelfric’s cold stare.

Chloe had always been a master of subtle manipulation, stringing Aelfric along without making any binding promises, yet keeping him firmly under her spell.

She chased after Connor with unwavering determination, yet every time his rejection stung, she would effortlessly fall back on Aelfric, using his unwavering support and affection as a balm for her wounded pride.

But today, things had taken an unexpected turn, and Chloe found herself backed into a corner.

She knew Aelfric wasn’t easily fooled—he was sharp as a tack. The only reason she had managed to keep him enthralled for so long was his undeniable affection for her. No matter how often she stumbled, love had a way of blinding him to her flaws.

this time was

Chloe—Aelfric had seen her feelings for

the pavilion for ages, watching her bend over backward to win Connor’s favor. He

could she possibly

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of losing someone as remarkable

quick-witted mind failed her. She clutched the strap of the thermos tightly, her knuckles whitening. Her lips pressed into a

piercing gaze was unbearable. The hatred and bitter sarcasm in his eyes cut through her like shards of glass, leaving

awkward, deafening silence, even the wind seeming to hold its

eased into a seat across from Aelfric, pouring himself a steaming cup of coffee with unhurried precision. “Sorry to keep

tore his gaze away from Chloe, shifting his attention to Connor.

stage to expose Chloe’s games, forcing Aelfric to confront

he might have continued dancing to Chloe’s tune, blind to

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