Alan watched as Connor's gaze settled on Chloe's face, and a spark of excitement flickered inside him. It was clear that Mr. Connor was intrigued by the newcomer. After all, the college student who showed up today had one of those striking faces that catches your

attention right away. Even Alan felt a flutter in his chest at the sight of her.

Trying to humor Connor, Alan suggested, "How about she puts on a little show for us?"

The crowd erupted with cheers, but Alan failed to notice the icy daggers forming in Connor's eyes. Devon gasped, shocked by Alan's audacity. But given that Devon and Alan were never on the best of terms, Devon was secretly thrilled to see Alan dig himself into a hole. Kash, usually calm and collected, was about to step in when Devon subtly held him back. "Just wait and watch," Devon whispered, signaling Kash to hold his ground.

Connor's voice broke through the commotion, "Mr. Eldridge, I didn't ask for your input."

momentarily stunned, not quite grasping what Mr. Connor meant. Connor reiterated, "So, how do you suggest we deal

seemed to be enjoying the scene. Chloe wriggled free from Alan's grip and chimed in,

mask slipping as he shouted,

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you deserved it," Connor replied, his voice carrying an authority no one dared challenge. "If you don't clean up your act, I'll make sure someone

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going to ruin things with me, with the Eldridge family, over

cold, sending shivers down spines, "You, Alan, and your Eldridge family-what

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