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.

agreed to tie

furrowed, a sense

threatened him with

felt like she'd been punched in the chest.

even have a chat with your

"How can

even dream of playing dirty told him to get you away from his uncle, but he was just concerned about your happiness. Do 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

life you're enjoying is all thanks to him bearing the brunt. Bet you didn't know that, did you?" Chloe's fists tightened, her shoulders trembling. "Why

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

a small laugh. "It's nothing. I just think it's a shame

"Pax is your son. Can't you leave him

He promised he'd always protect you," Claire said, standing up and moving closer to Chloe. "Chloe, here's your last chance. If you choose to leave Connor and be with Pax, 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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