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,

like stabbing Leah in the back. This move to drive a wedge between Lisa and

on your bad side; you

this was a strategy to pit

behalf would certainly anger Leah. However, Chloe had seen her greed and obsession with Connor, and she used it against her, making her lose

Connor's chin with her finger. "Don't worry, I wouldn't use

gently. "Your beauty is more than enough

Chloe ended up taking

nap the

for

There wasn't even time

really. Her

the energy of youth.

had

had a quick shower and changed into a new outfit from the boutique. Chloe then

prime-time news was live, and she didn't

entrance. Chloe opened the door and slid into the

minutes later, they pulled into the courtyard of the

in but opened the trunk

"What are you

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