Chapter 224



Chloe had a lot going on in her life, and Winston was no stranger to most of it. For example, he knew about the whole mix-up with Lisa. But now, things seemed way more complicated than she'd imagined. Chloe was completely stumped. So, for now, she decided to keep it under wraps.

Sensing Chloe's hesitation, Winston didn't press. "I'm short on staff right now, so it'll take two days. Come back for the report then," he said. Chloe responded, "I'm heading to Paris for a week tomorrow. I'll grab the report when I'm back."

That afternoon, Chloe informed Tony she was taking the ten days of annual leave they'd agreed on. Since Tony had already approved it, he couldn't back out now.

In the evening, Chloe went to Greenpeace Estate to pack her things. As she pulled up, she noticed the lights were on. Inside, she found Teddy coming down the stairs.

"Ms. Chloe," Teddy greeted her with respect.

Chloe nodded back politely. "Teddy, are you here to pick up Mr. Connor's stuff?"

with embarrassment. "No, he got drunk tonight and insisted on coming here,

brows knitted

to gain her sympathy. "He has been in a terrible mood lately. He has not been eating and just throwing himself into work. He's pushed himself so hard that his stomach's acting up. He had to get an IV this afternoon,

what kind of dinner meeting can't he skip? Who in

and collected, he awkwardly scratched his head. "True, but the boss has been really down lately,

spill more if he stayed, Teddy hurriedly excused himself. "Ms. Chloe, I'd better get going. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to look after the

tone was cool, "I'll be leaving soon, too. I'm

looking at Teddy,

room. And let him know I'll be changing the locks and keys in a few days. He

walk away, Teddy thought about how ruthless a woman could

about one thing. Lately, Connor had been like a different person, working nonstop and neglecting

Chloe terribly and was

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