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."

"I just climbed out of one mess. Why would I

"So,

at his pouty face. She teased him

it was a minefield. Connor was the much younger son of the elderly Mr. and Mrs. Sartori, and he

ver

much younger than Connor, were already getting involved in the family business. At twenty, Connor been entrusted with a major responsibility by Jeffery, taking the position of CEO. However, his

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

Connor might seem to be living the high life, in reality, he was surrounded by adversaries, isolated, and lonely at the top. Chloe didn't

sulking, said, "Everyone else sees me as a ticket to the stars, but you see

current situation, he was indeed a huge mess. Becoming the Mrs. Sartori wasn't an easy gig; it could even

had been his beacon of light since he was eight years old. How could he bear to drag her down that tough, perilous path

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