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.

know Jeffery values me the most. He's already proposed to my family in private; it just hasn't been announced

bitter smile. "Since he decided

him, her eyes wide with

things were about to explode, Devon stepped in to calm things down. "Eve, your marriage to him

was furious. "Devon, whose side are you on? Are you going to

sister. Let's cool it down." Then he turned to Chloe, his eyes lighting up

"I just happened to be here for dinner. I heard it was your birthday today.

was pleased. "I'm honored by your

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

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

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. Now, he

at the table playing cards with a group of men. Chloe

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