Chapter 265



Connor's voice was calm and steady. "It could be arranged. Just talk to Teddy about it later."

"Uncle Connor, you're always the best," Pax said, leaning on Connor's shoulder like a child, a hint of playfulness in his tone.

Connor gently ruffled his hair, a soft smile on his face.

It was intriguing, really. His relationship with Claire had been nothing short of toxic for decades. But with Pax, it was a different story altogether.

gone through a messy divorce. She went on a rampage, seeking revenge on

went, but none could calm him. Then, one day, a seven or eight-year- old Connor picked up the month-old Pax. The baby, who had been wailing

trailing behind Connor. He was his little shadow from the age of one to five. Among all the people in

She was furious to

to secretly video call Connor. Their bond remained strong, even stronger than Pax's relationship with Claire Claire was overbearing and controlling; she was determined to mold Pax into the heir of both the Sartori and Gilbert family fortunes. Her strictness led Pax to rebel, and Claire blamed Connor

more than just an uncle. He was a brother, a father, a teacher,

the Sea, Connor wanted to take Pax home, but Pax

one-of-a-kind Maybach would stick out like a sore thumb in my old, rundown neighborhood," Pax said with a grin. "I'll just grab a cab home. See you

as Pax, with his backpack slung over his shoulder, waved cheerfully. His smile was bright, almost glowing under the streetlights. Even Connor couldn't

manipulations. But Pax's youth was different-bright,

knew Pax's future

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