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..."

out from not far away. Chloe turned to see someone jogging toward her. It

went out, ruining his plans. After the power was restored, Chloe was nowhere to be found. Just as disappointment started to settle in and he was about to leave, he changed into

flicker of confusion crossed his face. Soon, Pax was right in front of Chloe. "Chloe, where'd you go? I've been looking all

she turned to Pax and made the introductions on purpose. "Pax, this is my friend, Mr. Connor, CEO of

expected Chloe to actually be friends with his uncle. What was he supposed to do now? If he pretended not to know Connor

with a plan, Connor spoke up calmly.

as surprised to hear Connor address Pax directly. This meant Connor and Pax knew each other and

made him cautious. Over the years, he'd gotten used to concealing

to confess his feelings and then reveal his true identity. But now, it seemed he had run out

this is actually my uncle,"

Uncle?

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