Chapter 672

The box found its way into Chloe's hands.

The secretary cast a quick glance at his boss, trying to gauge his mood, and then broke the silence. "Chloe, the CEO's got your favorite vanilla panna cotta ready for you. Want some?"

Chloe's stomach growled in response. She hadn't had a bite to eat during her break tonight. Over in the cold dish and dessert areas, the staff were busy tidying up.

She turned to Connor, a question in her eyes. Connor's expression was soft and reassuring. "Go on, grab a bite. I've got a few words to exchange with a friend."

Though Chloe sensed something a bit off in the air between the two men, she shrugged it off, leaving the stage to head to the dessert section.

Before long, the grand exhibition hall was left with just Connor and Grant standing amidst the silence. Connor broke it first, getting straight to the point. "Hey, did you hear? Chloe and I are hitched."

except for a tight circle of his closest pals. But Eve had stirred things up on the day they signed their papers, making it the

ever. "Diana saw your marriage certificate, then got into a car accident and had to have surgery. Everyone knows that, Connor. What's your question? Wondering if she came straight to me with

own gaze harden

circle, dealing with the unknown often involved a lot of subtle maneuvering. But Grant was clearly not one

want to know what she said about me

a nonchalant smile. "You seem a bit insecure. I taught her a lot when she was younger, but I guess I skipped the lesson on choosing men wisely, which explains her interest in a pretty boy like you." Connor chuckled. "I

chin slightly, his eyes momentarily betraying a hint of wistfulness as he looked up

Their conversation danced around

yet both understood

"You didn't see Lucas letting her down, and you sure didn't count on me swooping in. You've got feelings

edge. "True, but as long as she's happy, she doesn't need to know." Grant suddenly closed the distance, standing right next to Connor. His voice was as sharp as a blade. "Connor, if you ever let her down like

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