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.

values me the most. He's already proposed to my

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

eyes wide with shock.

things were about to explode, Devon stepped in to calm things down. "Eve, your marriage to him wasn't finalized. Don't make a

whose side are you on? Are you going to

"Please, she's my sister. 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

happened to be here for dinner. I heard it was your birthday today. I had to come

was pleased. "I'm honored by

They wondered why Connor brought her here today. Was it to

held the title that guaranteed her a lifetime

Eve was seething. At the last grand 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 brought another girl here and openly called her his girlfriend. Such an act was a slap in her face, and if the socialites of Eldridge City found out, Eve would become

at Chloe, who was sitting at the table playing

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255