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."

her to be shy, maybe even a little flustered, just like the old

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

"Chloe, you-"

around him made her relax. Sometimes, she just wanted to tease him-something

her memory loss. Instead, she'd turned the tables on him. But honestly, he didn't mind. Seeing glimpses of

the quiet, gentle type.

in shadows. A man sat in a wheelchair, staring

His figure was

by

more menacing than any villain in

stood a woman in

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

calm, but there was a dangerous chill to it. "Amelia, are you

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