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

was nowhere to be found. Just as disappointment started to settle in and he was about

steps slowed. A flicker of confusion crossed his face. Soon, Pax was right in front of Chloe. "Chloe, where'd you go? I've been looking all over for you," he said, trying hard to ignore Connor's presence. An

calm. "I ran into an old friend, and we went out for a chat," she explained. Then, she turned to Pax and made the introductions

Chloe to actually be friends with his uncle. What was he supposed to do now?

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

address Pax directly. This meant Connor and

had never intended to deceive Chloe, but his unique identity made him cautious. Over the years, he'd gotten used to concealing his identity

torn, contemplating his next move. He had planned to confess his feelings and then reveal his true identity.

is actually my uncle," Pax finally

Uncle?

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