Chapter 204



Nobody could talk to Cassie that way.

Chloe locked eyes with Connor. "Mr. Connor, have my friend and I done something wrong? Or is this place reserved just for you? We've paid to be here, followed the rules, and we were having a good time. If you don't want to see us, maybe you should leave. First come, first served, right?"

Though a smirk played at the corners of Chloe's lips, her eyes were distant and icy.

Connor rarely saw this frigid side of Chloe, like a lake frozen over, devoid of any warmth.

Diana stepped up beside him, glancing up at his stern profile. "Uncle Connor, what's going on?"

Connor's tense features relaxed slightly. He turned to Diana. "Diana, go ahead to the private room; I'll be there in a minute."

Diana obediently left without another word, though her gaze lingered on Chloe as she walked away.

Teddy had already escorted Connor's entourage out, leaving just Chloe, Cassie, and Connor at the table.

stood up and said, "Chloe, I know he was your trophy boy, but even after three years, any person would develop some affection. Shouldn't you at least say

was going to get her in serious trouble.

Connor looked visibly upset.

to everyone, not just

you tell me you were coming to

eyes twinkling with mischief. "And why should I have

flashed him a radiant smile. "Besides, if I had told you, yesterday wouldn't have been such a

Connor remained silent.

from him,

you know why I showed up at Cassie's birthday party?" Chloe asked. Connor's

"It

"It was your sister

who slipped me

Cassie

darkened. "I should have known. Diana was

even invited me to join

to be the pawn

She even tempted me with the prospect of becoming the wife

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