Chapter 572

Chapter 572

She wasn't one to seek the limelight, so she chose to let her past lie low for a while. On her days off, she'd casually doodle a few design sketches for friends, savoring her laid-back lifestyle. Chloe had plans to start a perfumery studio soon.

When Chloe got to Connor's place, he was busy on a call. She didn't want to interrupt, so she quietly settled on the couch and waited. Sitting turned into lying down, and before she knew it, she'd dozed off.

When she woke up, it was already dark outside. Teddy had just finished giving his work report. Seeing Chloe awake, he tactfully made his exit. Chloe rubbed her eyes and tossed off the blanket that had been draped over her. Still groggy, she shuffled over to Connor. She naturally perched sideways on his lap, leaning her head against his shoulder. "How long was I out?" she asked.

"Three hours," he replied.

Chloe frowned. "Great, now I'll be tossing and turning all night."

She already struggled with sleep, and napping too long during the day only made it worse. Connor stretched his arm around her waist, pulling her in closer. "No worries if you can't sleep. I'll keep you company tonight."

Chloe caught the playful glint in his eye and rolled hers in response. "Honestly, Mr. CEO, can't you think of anything else?"

and life's big questions. Where did your mind wander off to?"

asked, having thought she heard

paparazzi who took

drugging, she's in deep trouble.

always seen Lisa as just a jealous, simple-minded person, never realizing the real threat she posed. But Lisa had nearly destroyed her, sitting on a damning video for three years, waiting to strike. Thinking it over, Chloe realized Lisa wasn't

"But what?" Connor asked.

moms are going to be devastated," Chloe said, thinking of Leah and Ann. For them, Lisa was both a

Lisa would

their hearts. Connor seemed to read her thoughts. "Your biggest weakness

mind them. Are you free on the 1st of next

as he leaned in, a little distracted. "What's on

neck.

lips found hers. "Who's

"Lucas and Linda."

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