Chapter 151



Lucas' hidden feelings had barely begun to form before Connor yanked them into the open for everyone to see.

Embarrassment, guilt, and shame flickered in his eyes but were quickly masked by a cool exterior.

"Mr. Connor, Chloe and I have been friends since we were kids. Our bond is over two decades strong. It isn't something an outsider like you could understand. I'd appreciate it if you'd stay out of our business."

Without missing a beat, Connor draped an arm around Chloe's shoulders. "I don't think I'm much of an outsider."

The tension in the air was palpable, like a storm about to break.

The two men stared each other down. Lucas' face was a mask of cold fury, his body tight with hostility, like a leopard ready to pounce.

Connor, on the other hand, was the picture of relaxed disdain. He wore a cool expression, but his eyes twinkled with mockery, clearly not taking Lucas seriously.

This only stoked Lucas' anger further.

first. "It's getting late. Connor and I are heading

can you come here for a sec? I have something

shoulder as she leaned

looked up, patted her waist, and smiled softly.

so casual and intimate, like a couple who'd been together

how could

out of the dining room. Connor excused himself and left, too. Antonio and Joshua also departed. Lucas stayed in the dining room for a bit before finally deciding to follow. "Mr. Connor, a

up with Connor

under a magnolia tree in

This

usual, its grand white flowers only

August. Normally, the tree would

lamps, the magnificent flowers looked serene

man beneath

they were all born to privilege, there were levels even among the elite. Connor was at the

at Lucas with cool detachment, his voice calm yet somehow oppressive. "Mr. Lucas, what do

mustered his courage and met Connor's gaze. "Mr. Connor, Chloe and I have grown up together. We are best friends since

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