Chapter 804

Chloe quickly stepped back, narrowly avoiding the spill. Her evening gown remained pristine, untouched by the chaos that had almost unfolded.

"I'm sorry, brother," Diana said, trying to sound apologetic. "I just wanted to congratulate you."

Chloe picked up on an odd scent lingering in the air, her brow furrowing in response. Pax didn't look too pleased either. Still, he managed to say, "It's okay."

Diana fussed over him, attempting to clean the mess. "Brother, it was my clumsiness that got your clothes dirty. You should go change."

Pax's white shirt was drenched, stained with wine, and clearly not wearable anymore. He really needed to change, but he hesitated, worried about leaving Diana and Chloe alone together. It was clear the wine wasn't meant for him; it was meant for Chloe. Fortunately, he had intervened just in time to take the hit himself.

Catching Chloe's eye, he got the message. "Pax, go change your clothes. I need to have a word with Diana."

concerned. Chloe could handle Diana's petty tricks. Besides, they were at the Sartori family gathering, with countless

headed inside, Diana faced Chloe. "Surprised

her with a cold gaze. "What's

Diana reconciling with Eve. Chloe had noticed it, though subtly. Diana had made the first move to patch things up, yet something felt off to

to you and Uncle Connor," she began, her face seemingly genuine. "I was naive before. I've decided to move on from Uncle

and I've paid the

putting on an act, Chloe decided to play along. "Then I wish you the best." Diana smiled, "And I wish you and Uncle

from Uncle Connor for my 20th birthday, a piece

had decided to end things with Connor, They had truly been apart for a while

to sever ties with the past completely, and I can't keep these things.

to you, you should

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