Chapter 194



Chloe felt a chill run down her spine as the story unfolded. The intrigue of Eldridge's high society was far deeper than she had imagined. Cassie had already finished her glass of wine, but the tale was far from over. "Just yesterday, my cousin was in a car accident, and this Claire was likely behind it."

A thought flickered in Chloe's mind. "Is she alright?"

"She's fine. Otherwise, she wouldn't be throwing a birthday party today," Cassie replied with a reassuring smile. "Don't worry too much about her. She's got some serious backing. Who knows, she might even end up marrying into the Sartori family and become Claire's equal. That would really set Claire off."

Chloe's mind was racing. "Who is behind her-is it Connor?"

Cassie looked genuinely surprised. "You know the name of our King of Eldridge?"

hit Chloe like a stone sinking to the bottom of a lake.

the change. "Do you know

and pressed on, "What's

Cassie said nonchalantly. "You've probably heard that the relationship between Claire and Connor is beyond

has it Claire tried to kill him several times while he

knew their relationship was strained, but this was on another

knows? Maybe it's

child their

their later years.

neen-year age gap between

and Claire. If Connor hadn't been born, the Sartori family empire would have gone to Claire, the most capable of them

him is one thing, but trying to kill

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