Chapter 648

Seeing Chloe, Lisa's face dropped. But then she remembered the five million dollar jewelry she was about to snag, and a smug grin crept back onto her face. Connor made his way over to Claire, looking all respectful-like. "Big sister's here too," he said.

Claire gave him the once-over and remarked, "You've been doing alright for yourself lately."

Connor's voice was steady and calm, "All thanks to your mercy, big sister."

Claire chuckled, clearly entertained. "Well, I've been a bit bored, so your peaceful days might be numbered."

Connor's expression didn't budge. "Then I'll be right there with you till the end, sis."

His tone carried no hint of fear, just a mix of calm authority and a touch of disdain. Claire found this version of her brother intriguing; he seemed different somehow. Soon enough, Claire's eyes landed on Chloe. "I hear you two tied the knot?"

Chloe answered coolly, "Yes, Ms. Claire."

"Since you're hitched, shouldn't you call me big sister?"

a slight smile, "Given how well-known you and my husband's relationship is, I think we can skip the formalities. It's just too

a wild girl from a

in, but Chloe gently stopped him

Claire's jab, Chloe smiled lightly, "True, I'm just a wild girl with no manners, so if I

momentarily at a

Deep down, she

Chloe. Despite her humble

elegance. Standing next to Lisa, the contrast was striking, like a

to her side before, but Chloe chose to stand against her. So Claire decided

the lights in the exhibition hall dimmed, and everyone fell silent. The master of ceremonies, sporting a feather in his lapel, rose smoothly from

grand gala of the

than the internationally renowned comedian, Mr. David. His lively

of witty remarks, Mr. David continued, "Today's jewelry exhibition will be broadcast worldwide, including all the auctions, which will

a high-profile event to be livestreamed. Many of the guests were secretive tycoons who valued their

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