Chapter 18

Lucas snapped, "Mr. Connor's car must've cost a fortune. Your measly thousand bucks was practically an insult. Get over here and apologize to Mr. Connor!"

The crowd watched Lucas' harsh treatment of Chloe, shaking their heads at his complete lack of chivalry. How could he scold such a beautiful woman so coldly without a hint of protection?

Lucas figured Connor wouldn't care about the car repair cost. It must've been Chloe's thoughtless act of leaving a thousand dollars that made it seem like an insult, causing Connor to hold a grudge all this time.

Connor remained silent, so Chloe confidently approached. Holding up her glass, she said, "Three years ago, I was blind to your greatness, Mr. Connor, and for that, I apologize."

Chloe added, "I hope Mr. Connor can be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against me."

But Connor just laughed. It was a cold laugh, his lips curving up, making his face seem almost bewitching. His eyes slightly lifted, his voice dripping with malice. "Mrs. Moncada, you think a single glass of wine can erase three years of pent-up frustration?"

was holding onto a grudge over a minor car scratch for three full years and troubling a young girl in such a setting. He

never to cross him, they

Connor to let go

picked up a bottle of whiskey from the table,

to drink a whole bottle of strong whiskey could be deadly, right? But someone was already pouring the drink. A whole bottle could fill ten glasses,

thought, 'If a bottle of whiskey could sever our tumultuous past, it isn't a bad deal.' She stepped forward, picking up one of the glasses. "Mr. Connor, you're a man of your word, so I will drink

surprisingly carried a hint

is so formidable, both beautiful and

the

all in for the benefit of Moncada International, and

not even trying to protect his own

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