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?"

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

reminded themselves never to cross him, they

Mr. Connor

the table, "One glass won't do, but a bottle,

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

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 these, and our grievances will be settled. You must also let go of your bias against Moncada International and at least give them a fair chance in

course," his voice surprisingly carried a hint

Chloe was about to drink, someone whispered nearby. "Mrs. Moncada is so formidable, both beautiful and bold, but her

like this, he's letting his woman take the lead while he doesn't utter a word. He acts

the benefit of Moncada International, and he seems

even trying to

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