Chapter 1045

Chloe sank into the couch on the balcony. "So, why'd you ask me over?"

Connor slid in next to her, like it was the most natural thing in the world. "I wanted to see you."

This time, Chloe didn't shy away from his eyes. She looked straight at him-bold, unfiltered, and a little too curious. Her gaze drifted down his face, pausing at his chest. Connor noticed, tugged his pajama top tighter, and tried to play it cool as he grabbed a bottle of water from the table.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" he asked.

"You got all dressed up tonight-don't tell me it's not for me to look at," Chloe shot back.

Connor almost choked on his water. Chloe reached over and patted his back, laughing. "Careful."

He glanced at her, half amused. "You don't have to be so straightforward, you know."

flustered, just like

buttoning up his pajama shirt, pretending not to care. Chloe grinned. "Guess I always had

"Chloe, you-"

laughter, the sound bright and easy. For some reason, being around him made her relax. Sometimes, she just wanted to tease him-something she

Chloe a little, maybe take advantage of her memory loss. Instead, she'd turned the tables on him. But honestly, he didn't mind. Seeing glimpses of her old self-bold,

Chloe. Never the quiet, gentle type. She was fearless, passionate, impossible not

the headquarters, the CEO's office was shrouded in shadows. A man sat in a

figure

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than any

stood a woman in

tired. "You want me to steal the Shaw and Sartori family heirlooms? That's not something

there was a dangerous chill to it. "Amelia, are you planning to betray me

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