Chapter 786

Connor laid everything out, and Chloe felt a wave of relief. She realized that their issues weren't as big as they seemed. The silent treatment wasn't doing their marriage any favors, and since Connor took the first step, she was more than willing to meet him halfway. Connor's face softened, and with a hint of playfulness, he asked, "If I and your friend both fell into the water, who would you save?"

"That's such a silly question," Chloe replied.

"I just want to know," Connor persisted.

"I'd save you. My friend knows how to swim," Chloe said with a grin.

"I can swim too, Chloe. Give me a real answer."

his cheek. "Still you. You're

take a step back. Connor had his moment of clarity. Teddy had been right; if Grant really had some hidden agenda,

Connor had

charm," Teddy had replied with

more of a playful tease. Chloe always fell for it. She liked seeing him play the role of a Trophy Boy. Privately, Connor didn't mind playing along; he could be whatever Chloe wanted. What he didn't like was the idea that Chloe might see him

the stakes were different. He couldn't let foolish pride create cracks for others to exploit He pulled Chloe

her cheeks warm

his voice thick with desire. His hand had already found its way under her shirt. Chloe gave him a few

quickly shifted back

frowned as he looked outside. The butler was approaching and knocked on the window a few seconds later. The windows were tinted so no one could see inside, and

rolled down the window, clearly annoyed. "This better

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