Chapter 35


    Chloe spotted him, too.


    To be honest, in thest 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 yboy to a cool, refined gentleman. She just


    couldn’t wrap her head around it.


    Next to Connor, a guy with gold-rimmed sses 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 othersughed. "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 be a prime-time TV host, a household name.


    She couldn’t afford a scandal. She knew Chloe well. Back in school, Chloe neverpeted with


    her. Chloe always stepped aside, whether it was for pretty dresses, bags, schrships, 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


    andpetitive, but in reality, she was moreid-back or maybe just too proud topete.


    Linda hoped Chloe would step aside now, but things didn’t go as nned. 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 granddy’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 nced 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."


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    "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.