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."

one

clearly displeased. "So,

but be amused at his pouty face. She teased him like a child, pinching his cheek. "You're a

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 the

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married into influential families. Their kids, not 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 share of the company wasn't any greater than

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

the high life, in reality, he was surrounded by adversaries, isolated, and lonely at the top. Chloe didn't want to get entangled

me as a ticket to the stars, but

huge mess. Becoming the Mrs. Sartori wasn't an easy gig; it could even be dangerous. This

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

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