NovelEnglishChapter 146 Connor, however, said, "The appeal can wait. It's getting late. Lisa, you should head back." He pointed towards the door, clearly hinting that it was tfor her to leave.
Lisa's eyes showed a flicker of disappointment, but she knew that things with Connor couldn't be rushed. After all, Chloe was still in the picture.
Lisa was determined. She believed that, given time, she could win Connor over.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnce Lisa left, Chloe emerged from the bedroom. She sat down at the dining table and sighed softly. "Using your beauty to get what you want works every time, doesn't it?" Connor walked over, slightly annoyed. "Don't you think you owescompensation for emotional distress?" Chloe laughed, "You sound as if I made you sell yourself." Connor cracked a smile.
They both sat down to lunch, chatting casually.
"Lisa really embarrassed the Meadows family last night, and Jacob is not happy. Her only ally is Leah. If she actually goes through with Ann's appeal, it would be like stabbing Leah in the back. This move to drive a wedge between Lisa and Leah is pretty clever." Connor looked into Chloe's eyes. "Remindnever to get on your bad side; you really know how to hold a grudge." Connor realized this was a strategy to pit Lisa against Leah.
Lisa wasn't stupid; she knew that appealing on Ann's behalf would certainly anger Leah. However, Chloe had seen her greed and obsession with Connor, and she used it against her, making her lose her cool.
Chloe playfully hooked Connor's chin with her finger. "Don't worry, I wouldn't use that trick on you." He suddenly grabbed Chloe's hand and kissed it gently. "Your beauty is more than enough for me. It's the only trick I fall for." After lunch, Chloe ended up taking a nap the for There wasn't even t, really. Her Trophy B the energy of youth.
had At two o'clock, she had a quick shower and changed into a new outfit from the boutique. Chloe then headed to the TV station.
The prime-tnews was live, and she didn't leave the TV station until seven-thirty.
Connor's car was already waiting at the entrance. Chloe opened the door and slid into the passenger seat. Fifteen minutes later, they pulled into the courtyard of the Moncada family's villa.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmUpon getting out, Connor didn't head straight in but opened the trunk instead. He pulled out a bunch of stuff. Chloe looked surprised. "What are you up to?"
Connor replied, "You can't show up empty-handed when meeting the parents for the first time." Chloe chuckled.
Did he really think this visit was like meeting the parents? Had he forgotten this place used to bel dered her in-laws' p But Chloe said nothing and helped carry the items inside.
Tara saw their car coming and hurried over. "Chloe, you're finally here." Chloe greeted her, then she introduced, "This is Connor."
Tara was all smiles. "I've heard of Mr.
Theldontent FM Connor, but this is our first meeting."
"Ms. Tara, just callConnor," he said, handing over the gifts. "These are 'Gold Face Masks' developed by our Company. They rejuvenate the ON skin, but Ms. Tara, you're so youthful, you might not even need them." X
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