Chapter 680

Ambition is one of those things that, once it takes root, it's easy to feed. Chloe suddenly broke into a smile, as if she was in the best mood ever. "Ms. Claire, you're giving me too much credit. I've never wanted to be a queen. All I want is a simple life, doing what I love with

the person I love," she said.

Claire's gaze turned icy. "So, you're saying no."

Chloe met her gaze calmly. "I've said before, I wouldn't enter the game because I didn't want to be anyone's pawn. But now that Connor and I are married, we're a team, and I'm ready to jump in."

Chloe rose to her feet, looking down at Claire with newfound determination. "But this time, I'm not a pawn. I'm a player, just like you."

and I'll do what needs to be done. Pax is such a good soul, you wouldn't want him dragged into the dark side of all this." Claire caught the meaning behind her words. "Pax

turned to leave, her voice cool, "Precisely because he's honest, he

was waiting outside, glancing at his watch every now and then, clearly on edge. When he saw Chloe, he seemed to breathe a

linking her arm with his. "Mission

Claire

"Oh, she did, and I declared

Chloe so relaxed, Connor's tension melted away. "Really? How did you

to mess with my husband, I'd knock her into

out laughing.

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