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Chapter 65
But everyone's jaw practically hit the floor in shock. They all knew Connor from the Eldridge Elites wasn't interested in any socialite lady because his heart was already taken. For this girl, he even lived like a monk, celibate and all.
To dodge an arranged marriage set up by his father, Connor moved all the way to Riverbrook, a small town miles away from Eldridge City. That's right. Connor had been in Riverbrook for three years, partly for the Paradise Resort project and partly because his father arranged a marriage for him with Eve, the only daughter of one of Eldridge City's top families, the Nagels.
"How can you have a girlfriend? Are you betraying me?" Eve's voice trembled with disbelief.
Connor's lips curled slightly, but his eyes remained cold. "My relationship status has nothing to do with you."
"Connor, I'm your fiancée."
"I never acknowledged that," he replied icily.
"You know Jeffery values me the most. He's already proposed to my family in private; it just hasn't been announced publicly."
Connor's lips twisted into a bitter smile. "Since he decided this, then you might as well marry him."
Eve stared at him, her eyes wide with shock. "Connor, you're so heartless."
As things were about to explode, Devon stepped in to calm things down. "Eve, your marriage to him wasn't finalized. Don't make a fuss."
Eve was furious. "Devon, whose side are you on? Are you going to let your brother-in-law keep a mistress?"
Brother-in-law? Devon couldn't even imagine Connor as his brother-in-law. He approached Connor, "Please, she's my sister. Let's cool it down." Then he turned to Chloe, his eyes lighting up with admiration. "Ms. Chloe, we met at the Royal Golf Club last time."NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.
Chloe smiled gracefully. "I just happened to be here for dinner. I heard it was your birthday today. I had to come over for a slice of cake and join the celebration."
Devon was pleased. "I'm honored by your presence."
The room was filled with Connor's childhood friends, who all eyed Chloe curiously. They wondered why Connor brought her here today. Was it to escape Eve's harassment, or had he finally moved on from that Miss Gilbert?
Regardless, this girl, whom Connor officially acknowledged as his girlfriend, held the title that guaranteed her a lifetime of glory and wealth.
Meanwhile, Eve was seething. At the last grand banquet, Connor had completely ignored her. She had given up the chance to study abroad and traveled all the way to this small town just to see him. Now, he brought another girl here and openly called her his girlfriend. Such an act was a slap in her face, and if the socialites of Eldridge City found out, Eve would become a laughingstock.
Eve sat on the couch, glaring daggers at Chloe, who was sitting at the table playing cards with a group of men. Chloe was all smiles,
charming, and witty from every
perspective. Connor sat next to her, staring at her with adoring eyes, even peeling fruit for her. The mighty Mr. Connor, doing such things for a woman? Unthinkable.
Eve's heart burned with jealousy and rage. Eventually, she couldn't hold back. While Connor was out answering a call, she grabbed a piece of cake and walked towards Chloe. Everyone in the private room was busy with their own things, and nobody noticed her. Step by step, she approached Chloe from behind, raised her hand, and aimed to
smash the cake onto Chloe's head.
But it was as if Chloe had eyes on the back of her head. She suddenly stood up just as Eve was about to strike. Chloe's shoulder collided with Eve's elbow, disrupting the attack.