Chapter 143



With this new understanding, Lisa suddenly had a lightbulb moment. She stormed into the office with unwavering determination. But when she got there and saw Teddy, she was hit with the bombshell-she'd been fired. She didn't even get a chance to see Connor.

Frustrated, she caused a scene. Eventually, Connor relented and let her in. Anyone else would've been shown the door ages ago, but she clearly held a special place in his heart. Lisa felt this was true.

In terms of looks, education, and demeanor, she might not hold a candle to Chloe. But Lisa had something Chloe didn't-authenticity and spontaneity. While most high-society girls were raised to be prim and proper, knowing etiquette and modesty, they often ended up being incredibly dull. The wealthy heirs she knew all had polished girlfriends but craved the excitement of a wild and untamed "wildcat" on the side. Lisa understood these men all too well.

Now, she was adding another layer to her persona: the righteous heroine. She knew Connor's family was a tangled web of deceit, scheming, and power plays, where pure emotions were a rare commodity. These qualities would be invaluable to him.

Sure enough, Connor asked coolly, "Did you come to seek justice for your friends?"

your anger over Chloe on someone, take it out on me. This was

eyes remained icy and distant. His words dripped

Deep down, she even felt a

you are

could

You know she acted in self-defense, but you refused to testify in court and watched

face went pale.

Connor to

Immediately, she guessed the

tried to ruin her

Chloe tell you that? My dear sister really

what really happened that night. Chloe might've known a bit, but it was only the tip of the iceberg. Lisa wasn't

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