Chapter 227



Teddy's face was a whirlwind of emotions. First, he was shocked, then angry, and finally, he landed somewhere between speechless and sympathetic.

"Ms. Chloe, how could you hit him with a table lamp? What on earth did he do to deserve that?" Teddy, usually the epitome of cool detachment, was now visibly ruffled, unable to maintain his usual composure.

Chloe replied slowly, "He was touching me without my consent."

Teddy was at a loss for words. "... Fair enough," he finally managed.

Turning to the CEO, Teddy's voice was barely a whisper, "Boss, how could you? I brought you here to talk things out, not to act like a creep and freak Ms. Chloe out."

Teddy was clearly embarrassed. As he helped Connor up, he added to Chloe, "I'm really sorry, Ms. Chloe. He had too much to drink.”

for acting like a fool? Next time it happens, I'm calling the cops," Chloe said, crossing her arms and speaking with a cold

help but marvel at Chloe's ruthlessness. To him, a little intensity between lovers didn't qualify as creepy. But he

Connor's heart, Chloe was still the woman he deeply loved. But from Chloe's perspective, they were over.

waved her hand. "Alright, take him to the hospital to

boss had

for an IV during the day and now another visit at night for stitches. Why did Connor have to fall for someone as merciless

as Ms.

Chloe? ve Pa

her everything. Chloe was so clear-headed that if she knew all the risks of being with him,

Connor was in for a tough

at the ceiling. To say she was unaffected would be a lie. Whenever

was definitely moved and had feelings for him, but she knew she couldn't fall for him again. It could cost her life. No matter what, life

to the airport. There were no direct flights from Riverbrook to Paris, so she had

a grueling sixteen-hour

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