Chapter 278



"You should be hanging out with people who are on your level instead of sifting through the sand for gold. It's not that people like me look down on ourselves, but folks like your mom are way out of our league. Sticking to my lane isn't wrong."

"My mom isn't a monster. I don't believe she'd meddle in who I befriend."

"Maybe not with others, but with me, she definitely would. Don't believe me? Just ask her."

Chloe didn't explain more. She walked over to Pax and gave his shoulder a gentle pat. "Life's fair in its own way. You were born into a world of wealth and privilege that most people can only dream of, and that comes with its own set of sacrifices."

"Here's my advice: just be the obedient heir, enjoy what you have, and don't get hung up on things that are hard to come by, like the so-called true love. Maybe it doesn't even exist. Parents can abandon their kids, and lovers can turn into enemies. People change, and nothing in this world is permanent.

"I'm a realist, Pax. I'm not worth the trouble. We met by chance, and if our time's up, let's part on good terms. Take care of yourself."

words, Chloe turned to leave. Pax stood there, unmoving, lost in

lot and soon drove out. As she passed by the front of the TV station, Pax seemed to snap out of it. He ran

shaken and genuinely angry now. With a bang, she flung the car door open and stormed over to

slapped him across the face. "Pax, have you lost your mind? How many lives

ICU with one press

Pet

think before acting on impulse? If you want to die, don't drag me into it and dirty my car!"

had slapped Pax, but not hard because she it was meant to

but risking

been distracted or more startled, she might have actually

being slapped, Pax

bit tearful. He hadn't thought it through; he just knew he needed to speak to her.

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