Chapter 89



Lucas looked up at the newcomer. The moment he saw who it was, the fury in his eyes turned to sheer astonishment. He was utterly dumbfounded.

"Mr. Connor?" he stammered.

Lucas' first instinct was disbelief. It couldn't be possible. Yet, there was Connor, casually wrapping his arm around Chloe's slender waist.

"Are you hungry? What do you feel like eating later?" Connor asked Chloe, his tone casual.

Chloe pondered for a moment. "I'd love some of your spicy ribs."

"Alright, let's hit the supermarket and get some ribs then," Connor replied without missing a beat.

still struggling to believe his eyes. But this was the King of Eldridge. Moncada International hadn't secured the Paradise Resort project

with my wife?" Lucas questioned, trying to keep his

had shown up as a married couple. How could someone of Connor's stature

arm around Chloe, a taunting smile playing on

surge of anger. "Mr. Connor, you do realize Chloe is

woman? Then, Mr. Lucas,

face turned pale. Clearly, Connor knew they

other way that matters. We've hosted guests and had a wedding and Chide has lived with me ever since. A piece of paper doesn't define our

undoubtedly beautiful, but I trust you won't let her looks or words deceive you. Mr. Connor, you wouldn't risk the dignity of the Sartori family and make both our families

suspicion. They must've crossed paths during the interview. But he hadn't expected him and Chloe's lack of a marriage certificate to become Chloe's ticket to flirt

your shamelessness is truly astonishing. If your marriage is as legitimate as you claim, then as husband and wife, you should be loyal to each other. So, what about you and Ms.

you lost that when you eloped with

stepped forward, positioning himself between Chloe and Lucas. "Mr. Lucas, Chloe is now my girlfriend. From now on, stop bothering her, or don't blame me for shutting Moncada International out of the Paradise

Chloe's hand and

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