The man with a stern expression wasn't biting. "Where's Isaac?"

"Isaac just got off the plane. He asked us to keep you company until he arrives."

Impatience was already etched on his face. He was on the verge of getting up to leave when Devon suddenly spotted Chloe. "Ms. Chloe, what brings you here?" he asked, catching her off guard.

Startled by Devon's voice, Chloe became the center of attention as everyone on the nearby sofas turned to look at her.

"And who might she be?" inquired the woman draped around Devon, eyeing Chloe suspiciously.

Her gaze finally landed on Chloe's naturally stunning, makeup-free face. Devon knew all too well about the recent drama.

The illustrious King of Eldridge had switched his affections, even going as far as joining a reality show and proposing publicly.

When Devon witnessed that proposal, he was nearly speechless. Was that really the Connor they all knew?

always assumed Connor would end up marrying someone

the blue, with no noteworthy

about this match. Marriages among the elite were rarely left to personal choice; they were strategic family alliances. Before Devon could say a word, the suited man

Kash company and help him drown his

glance. "Aren't you

you really

brother's thirty-year disinterest in women. Today was actually a wager to see which woman could pique Kash's interest. Alan had arranged for a sweet-looking

them must be the one. For someone as straight-laced

seemingly innocent colleget.

face, untouched by makeup, was radiant, and her eyes sparkled like stars-innocent yet with a

Devon felt a twinge

She shouldn't have meddled, but having endured something as awful as being drugged, she didn't want anyone else

Thevel.

upright and didn't deserve to be

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