Chapter 240



Pax's school was indeed organizing a study trip to Italy, but Connor found it hard to believe. "What are the odds?" he muttered, closing his laptop and rubbing the bridge of his nose. "What brings you here?" he asked, noticing Teddy's unexpected visit during lunch break.

"Miss Diana was looking for you. She called, but you didn't pick up, so she reached out to me instead." Teddy explained.

Connor glanced at his phone and saw the two missed calls. "Got it. You can go now," he said, motioning for Teddy to leave. Once alone, he dialed Diana back.

"Hey, what's up?" he greeted, his voice calm and gentle as always.

"Uncle Connor, I need to tell you something. Please don't be mad," Diana's voice held a hint of worry.

me. I promise I won't

don't want to go to

to go, then don't," Connor

sighed in relief. "I thought you'd be upset since you went through all that trouble for me. I didn't want

great opportunity for you. But if you're not into it, that's fine. Your happiness matters most to

best," Diana's voice brightened with gratitude. "Oh, and can I join another company's variety show? It's Ruben's new show, and I think it's

he's behind it, it's bound to be a hit. Go for it," Connor encouraged her. "But how come I didn't know he

on Diana's career, mainly to shield her from Claire, who controlled a significant

entertainment industry's resol

could easily pull Diana into her sphere of

keep it a surprise for

with the model, so he didn't press further. After hanging up, he returned to his desk, his eyes drifting to a photo frame. Inside was a picture of a little girl,

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