Chapter 116



Chloe heard the words and took a step forward, only to be stopped by Connor's outstretched arm.

Connor spoke calmly, "Jacob, sorry to butt in, but can I ask what exactly happened?"

Connor had shown up early today but got held up at the entrance by Eve. She clung to him like a piece of gum, and it took him quite a while to shake her off. In just that short span of time, all hell had broken loose with torn dresses and broken family ties.

Chloe was usually so carefree and cat-like in her demeanor. She must have been seriously wronged to act out like this.

A chilling aura began to emanate from Connor, making everyone around feel a suffocating drop in the atmosphere. Yet, his words remained humble and polite.

Jacob was puzzled by Connor's sudden interest in his family's private affairs. He had no desire to air this matter publicly, especially since it involved a foster daughter ending their relationship, which was hardly something to be proud of.

However, upon hearing Connor's question, Lisa took it upon herself to speak. "Mr. Connor, you might not know, but Chloe is my parents' foster daughter. Today, my parents decided to formally adopt Linda as their goddaughter, which upset my sister. In a fit of anger, she pushed a pregnant Linda down the stairs."

asked my sister to apologize to Linda, and that would've been the end of

family. I apologize for my lack of discipline in raising my daughter, Mr. Connor." After hearing everything, Connor exuded an even colder aura. He couldn't believe Chloe had been subjected to such injustice. The whole

what happened.

gaze suddenly

Lucas

behind Jacob.

inexplicably nervous. She pel

on a

don't think Chloe did

or not,

what do you mean by asking

you sure

word "lying" seemed to brand Linda on the spot. Had it been anyone else, it might not have mattered as much, but coming from Conná,

skepticism rippled

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