Chapter 146



Connor, however, said, "The appeal can wait. It's getting late. Lisa, you should head back."

He pointed towards the door, clearly hinting that it was time for her to leave.

Lisa's eyes showed a flicker of disappointment, but she knew that things with Connor couldn't be rushed. After all, Chloe was still in the picture.

Lisa was determined. She believed that, given time, she could win Connor over.

Once Lisa left, Chloe emerged from the bedroom. She sat down at the dining table and sighed softly. "Using your beauty to get what you want works every time, doesn't it?"

Connor walked over, slightly annoyed. "Don't you think you owe me some compensation for emotional distress?"

Chloe laughed, "You sound as if I made you sell yourself."

Connor cracked a smile.

They both sat down to lunch, chatting casually.

"Lisa really embarrassed the Meadows family last night, and Jacob is not happy. Her only ally is Leah. If she actually goes through with Ann's appeal,

back. This move to drive a wedge between

"Remind me never to get on your bad side; you

a strategy to pit

had seen her greed and obsession with Connor,

with her finger. "Don't worry, I wouldn't

Chloe's hand and kissed it gently. "Your beauty is more than enough for me.

Chloe ended up

nap the

for

There wasn't even time

really. Her

the energy of youth.

had

changed into a new outfit from the boutique. Chloe then headed to

was live, and she didn't leave the TV station until

was already waiting at the entrance. Chloe opened the door and slid into

into the courtyard of

out, Connor didn't head straight in but opened the trunk instead. He pulled

"What are

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