Chapter 133



Chloe laughed, her joy bubbling over. "So, today, you declared me your girlfriend, Mr. Connor. Guess we'll be all over the front pages by tomorrow." Connor's playful smile faded, replaced by a serious look. "Are you my girlfriend?"

Chloe met his gaze. "Of course not."

A flicker of disappointment crossed Connor's face. "I thought my heroic act tonight would move you."

Chloe's slender fingers brushed the side of his face, her expression tender. "I am moved, but that's a different story."

continued, "I just climbed out of one mess. Why would I jump into

huffed, clearly displeased. "So, I'm

couldn't help but be amused at his pouty face. She teased him like

and tangled relationships, it was a minefield. Connor was the much younger son of the elderly Mr. and Mrs. Sartori, and he had three older sisters who were powerhouses in

ver

sisters were married into influential families. Their kids, not much younger than Connor, were already getting involved in the family business. At twenty, Connor been

tried several times to rally the board against him. If not for Jeffery's strong support, someone else might've been

while Connor might seem to be living the high life, in reality, he was surrounded by adversaries, isolated, and lonely at the top. Chloe

sees me as a ticket

was right. In his current situation, he was indeed a huge mess. Becoming the Mrs.

had been his beacon of light since he was eight years old. How could he bear to drag

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