Chapter 271



Chloe shook her head with a smirk. "Do you really think I'm the type to get taken advantage of?"

Cassie, with a playful grin, tipped Chloe's chin up. "Right, my friend, you can take on the world. You're not afraid of thugs, so why would you be scared of some pampered rich kid?"

The sarcasm in Cassie's voice was unmistakable.

Connor didn't react with anger. Instead, his eyes stayed fixed on Cassie's hand resting on Chloe's shoulder. The way she lifted Chloe's chin was just like how Chloe used to tease him, scratching his chin like he was a puppy.

Connor's brows furrowed, his expression growing colder by the second.

"Chloe..."

Chloe

to be found. Just as disappointment started to settle in and he was about to leave, he changed into fresh clothes

joy, Pax dashed towards her. But when he saw Connor standing beside Chloe, his steps slowed. A flicker of confusion crossed his face. Soon, Pax was right in front of Chloe.

Then, she turned

be friends with his uncle. What was he supposed

could come up with a plan, Connor spoke up calmly. "Pax, aren't you

to hear Connor address Pax directly. This meant Connor and Pax knew each other and were clearly more

longer. He had never intended to deceive Chloe, but his unique identity made him cautious. Over the years, he'd gotten used to concealing his identity to make genuine connections After learning that she disliked rich guys, he

to confess his feelings and then reveal his true identity.

is actually my uncle," Pax

Uncle?

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