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."

the Sartori family was in the loop, except for a tight circle of his closest pals. But Eve had stirred things

then got into a car accident and had to have surgery. Everyone knows that, Connor. What's your

his own gaze

the unknown often involved a lot of subtle maneuvering. But

"Yeah, I want to know what she said about me to

the lesson on choosing men wisely, which explains her interest in a pretty boy like you." Connor chuckled.

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

Their conversation danced around

yet

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

all out there. 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 closed the distance, standing right next to Connor. His voice was as sharp as a blade. "Connor, if you ever let her

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