Connor's face fell. "But why?"

Teddy replied gravely, "Diana lost one of her legs. It had to be amputated."

Connor felt his heart plummet, his face paling with the news. Chloe was equally taken aback. Diana had been in a terrible car accident.

Since the reality show wrapped up, Chloe hadn't really seen Diana. Her memories of Diana were still tied to their time on the show and that unforgettable moment when Claire had them both tied up on a yacht, making Connor choose between them. Chloe later found out that after she had jumped into the sea, Diana had done the same. Chloe couldn't fathom why Diana would take such a drastic step, but it was clear that Diana placed Connor above all else, even her own life-a dangerous sign. Connor furrowed his brows, deep in thought. Suddenly, he asked, "How did she end up in an accident? Is Claire involved?"

His first instinct was to suspect Claire. After the last incident, even though he had told Diana he wouldn't look after her anymore, he hadn't actually pulled back the people secretly protecting her.

Teddy explained, "This time, it's not about Chloe, but it does relate to you and Ms. Eve." Connor frowned, "Explain."

of photos and videos. Diana was driving on the highway, got distracted, and crashed. Now, the Gilbert and Nagel families are at each other's throats. Desmond

you

have to smooth things over with both the Gilbert and Nagel families. They have important partnerships with the Sartori family. Diana losing her leg is tragic, but if these families fall out, it

gaze turned icy. "Got it. You can leave

back and take care of

asked, "I'm going to see Diana. Will that

her head. "You're my husband now. I

He took Chloe's hand and, after a brief pause, said, "I'll be back as

had promised to attend Cassie's birthday bash with her. Chloe smiled gently, "Take your time. Come back when everything's settled. We can always catch up with Cassie

later, Connor

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