novelxo Chapter 35
Chapter 35
Chloe spotted him, too.
To be honest, in the last three years, Chloe had rarely seen him fully dressed. So, seeing him at Marian's party really threw her for a loop. It wasn’t because of his high status but because his whole vibe had changed. He had gone from a carefree playboy to a cool, refined gentleman. She just couldn’t wrap her head around it.
Next to Connor, a guy with gold-rimmed glasses chimed in, "Riverbrook really is a paradise. Even polygamy is allowed. No wonder you didn’t want to leave for the capital three years ago, Connor."
The others laughed. "Devon, you’ve got the guts to joke about Connor. Don’t forget, we traveled all the way from Eldridge to work for him."
"Yeah, Riverbrook’s customs are wild. I envy Mr. Lucas—two beautiful wives, one stunning like a queen, the other charming and sweet. What a lucky guy."
The hotel manager was feeling a headach, staring at the two silent women.
Linda bit her lip, saying nothing. She was soon to become a prime-time TV host, a household name. She couldn’t afford a scandal. She knew Chloe well. Back in school, Chloe never competed with her. Chloe always stepped aside, whether it was for pretty dresses, bags, scholarships, or opportunities to study abroad. Linda had taken so much from her, including Lucas, which was the final straw that drove Chloe mad.
But so what? Lucas had been with Linda for three years abroad, and Chloe knew but didn’t care. Chloe wasn’t as fierce as she looked. Her striking beauty often made people think she was aloof and competitive, but in reality, she was more laid-back or maybe just too proud to compete.
Linda hoped Chloe would step aside now, but things didn’t go as planned. Chloe gave her a half- smile, neither speaking nor backing down, waiting for Linda to make the first move.
As the standoff continued, one of Connor’s friends suddenly spoke up, "Mr. Connor, I remember Mr. Lucas and Mrs. Moncada attending the grand lady’s 70th birthday. You should know who the real Mrs. Moncada is."
All eyes turned to Connor, including Chloe’s and Linda’s. Linda’s heart skipped a beat. So this was Connor, the King of Eldridge, the man she wanted to interview. Her heart raced. Lucas had mentioned attending Marian's birthday with Chloe, but with a hundred tables of guests among top elites and only two for Riverbrook, they were practically nobodies.
Connor probably couldn’t remember who was who, but Chloe’s beauty was unforgettable. Linda felt a pang of uncertainty. If her identity was exposed now, the exclusive interview would go to someone else.
Chloe also watched Connor. Given their shared history, asking for a small favor didn’t seem too much.
By now, the manager had approached Connor, waiting for his confirmation. Connor glanced at Chloe and said coolly, "I don’t know any Mr. Lucas or his wife. If you want to know who the real Mrs. Moncada is, just video call Mr. Lucas and have him identify her himself. He can't possibly not recognize his own wife."
"Right, right, how silly of me. Thank goodness for your suggestion, Mr. Connor. I’ll call Mr. Lucas right away."
Chloe’s heart sank as her frown deepen. He totally did it on purpose.