Chapter 65



But everyone's jaw practically hit the floor in shock. They all knew Connor from the Eldridge Elites wasn't interested in any socialite lady because his heart was already taken. For this girl, he even lived like a monk, celibate and all.

To dodge an arranged marriage set up by his father, Connor moved all the way to Riverbrook, a small town miles away from Eldridge City. That's right. Connor had been in Riverbrook for three years, partly for the Paradise Resort project and partly because his father arranged a marriage for him with Eve, the only daughter of one of Eldridge City's top families, the Nagels.

"How can you have a girlfriend? Are you betraying me?" Eve's voice trembled with disbelief.

Connor's lips curled slightly, but his eyes remained cold. "My relationship status has nothing to do with you."

"Connor, I'm your fiancée."

"I never acknowledged that," he replied icily.

to my family in private; it just hasn't been announced

twisted into a bitter smile. "Since he decided this, then you might as well

her eyes wide with shock. "Connor, you're so

stepped in to calm things down. "Eve, your marriage to him wasn't finalized. Don't make

are you on? Are you

Let's cool it down." Then he turned to Chloe, his eyes lighting up with admiration. "Ms. Chloe, we met at the Royal Golf Club last

I heard it was your birthday today. I had to come over for a slice

was pleased. "I'm

why Connor brought her here today. Was it to escape Eve's harassment, or had he finally

girl, whom Connor officially acknowledged as his girlfriend, held the title that guaranteed her a lifetime

banquet, Connor had completely ignored her. She had given up the chance to study abroad and traveled all the way to this small town just to see him.

on the couch, glaring daggers at Chloe, who was sitting at the table

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