Chapter 789

Chloe paused for a moment, caught off guard. Her eyes darkened as she put on an indifferent expression. "Did you need something from me, Claire?" Claire, as always, was the picture of elegance, but her tone was still condescending. "Is this really how you talk to your elders?"

"We're equals," Chloe replied, her voice calm and detached.

Claire brushed past Chloe, making her way into the house. "Connor's 19 years younger than me. How does that not make me his elder?"

Chloe shot back with a smirk, "Sounds like his bad luck."

Claire turned, her eyes icy and sharp. Then she laughed, a biting sound. "You've got a sharp tongue and guts. No wonder those two are fighting over you."

"Claire, cut to the chase," Chloe said flatly. She knew Claire's visit wasn't a coincidence.

know why Pax agreed to tie the

a sense of dread creeping

him with you," Claire

been punched in

stage a car accident, stir up trouble, or even have a chat with your moms back in Riverbrook. The poor guy was so rattled, he agreed

into fists. "How can you be so

you have any idea how much he's sacrificed for you? He even joined the company for your sake. And remember when you threw that rock and hit my forehead? Why do

peaceful life you're enjoying is all thanks to him bearing

Connor turned against her, Pax would be the one hurt most. She was using Pax as both a shield and a

just think it's a shame that my son's deep

son. Can't you leave

I'll call off his engagement to Eve." Chloe found her composure. Turning to Claire, she spoke firmly. "Let me be clear, Claire. No matter what, I'm standing by Connor. Even if it means going against the world, I'll be with him. We're inseparable, and nothing will

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