Chapter 17


    Just as Lucas'' heart sank bit by bit, Connor spoke up nonchntly, "Moncada International? With


    the Leading Heights studio?"


    A glimmer of hope flickered in Lucas'' heart. Connor actually knew about Leading Heights.


    "Joshua is my grandfather, and he''s always praised you as a prodigy in the business world. He


    mentioned that partnering with Sartori Corporation on the resort development project would be a


    tremendous fortune and honor for us."


    Lucas had been worried about how to bring up this topic. Unexpectedly, Connor had given him the


    perfect opening. Of course, he didn''t expect Connor to agree right away. A billion-dor project


    couldn''t be settled with just a few sentences. But he needed to make sure Connor remembered


    Moncada International to gain an edge over the numerouspetitors.


    Connor twirled his ss with his fingers. Even while seated, he exuded an air of superiority that


    made those standing feel like they had to look up to him. His voice was low and indifferent, with a


    hint of mockery. "We can work with anyone on the resort project except Moncada International."


    Hearing this, the crowd around them was taken aback. Many had their eyes on the lucrative resort


    development project. When Connor mentioned Leading Heights, they felt a twinge of envy. But now,


    that envy quickly turned to schadenfreude. Everyone was curious. How did Moncada International


    offend the King of Eldridge?


    Even Lucas himself was stunned. Before today, Moncada International had no dealings with the


    Sartori family, and no one had even met Connor. Why would Connor say this out of the blue?


    Lucas'' face showed a hint of panic. "Mr. Connor, if I may ask, did the Moncada family offend you in


    any way?"


    Connor suddenly stood up, his gaze passing over Lucas andnding on Chloe behind him. His


    demeanor was cold, and his glowing skin gave him an ethereal, almost otherworldly coolness. But


    his voice had a tinge of emotion. "That''s a question for Mrs. Moncada."


    All eyes instantly turned to the woman behind Lucas. Chloe was stunning. Arguably the most


    beautiful woman in the room. Many had noticed her from the start, the woman in the white dress


    who seemed like a goddess emerging from a misty southern garden. Her beauty was mesmerizing,


    and even in the simplest attire, her radiant allure was undeniable. Numerous inquisitive and


    scrutinizing gazes fell upon her.


    Chloe hadn''t expected Connor to call her out like this. But Lucas had already turned around, his


    gaze cold and his voice filled with usation. "Chloe, exin yourself. What''s going on here?"


    Lucas felt as though he''d been hit by a hammer. How could Chloe know Connor? And what had she


    done to offend him? Was there something between them?


    Chloeposed herself, a subtle smile ying on her lips as she stepped forward. "I didn''t expect


    Mr. Connor to hold a grudge. It was three years ago when I identally scratched his luxury car. I


    didn''t know who he was, so I left a thousand dors and left. Hard to believe you still remember


    that, Mr. Connor."


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    Chloe had toe up with a lie on the spot. She couldn''t possibly say that she had started sleeping


    with him three years ago and then recently dumped him. That would be too much.


    Lucas let out a sigh of relief. For some reason, he had been nervous, fearing there was a more


    complicated entanglement between them.