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."

closest pals. But Eve had stirred things up on the day they signed their papers, making it the talk of the town among the Eldridge

"Diana saw your marriage certificate, then got into a car

felt his own gaze harden

with the unknown often involved a lot of subtle

directness established, Connor matched it. "Yeah, I want to

lesson on choosing men wisely, which explains

hint of wistfulness as he looked up at the ceiling. "She and Lucas grew

Their conversation danced around

edges, yet

see Lucas letting her down, and you sure didn't count on me

Grant's expression didn't waver but took on an even chillier edge. "True, but as long as she's happy, she doesn't need to know." Grant suddenly

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