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.

late. Connor and

can you come here for a

Connor's shoulder as she leaned in to whisper, "Wait for me in

patted her waist,

and intimate, like a couple who'd been together

how could

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

caught up

under a magnolia

courtyard. This

later than usual, its grand white flowers

the tree would already be heavy with fruit by

ground lamps, the magnificent flowers looked serene

man

Though they were all born to privilege, there were levels even among

voice calm yet somehow oppressive. "Mr.

I have grown up together. We are best

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