Chapter 287


    Connor was dressed to the nines for business today. His ck shirt was perfectly tailored, with smooth lines that looked like each pleat was meticulously calcted. The top button was fastened, emphasizing his skin, which contrasted sharply with his rugged, chiseled features. His deep, dark eyes held amanding presence as if he were surveying the world from a higher vantage point.


    Just by standing there, Connor drew countless stares. His restrained yet powerful aura was both intimidating and maic, making people feel like their status was elevated just by being near him.


    Beside him stood Diana. Today, she wore a pink dress; her long, dark hair was perfectly straight, and a string of pearls was around her neck. Her makeup was wless, making her look like a Barbie doll in a shop window.


    "Uncle Connor, everyone''s here. Let''s go over," Diana said, clearly excited. She almost bounced with joy like a songbird freed from its cage. Her voice was sweet and gentle, stirring an instinctive desire to protect her.


    "Alright, let''s go," Connor replied briefly, but his tone was warm.


    [What''s the deal? Diana''s calling Connor ''Uncle Connor?'' Their rtionship seems unusual.]


    [The Eldridge Elites'' four major families have deep ties and have been intermarrying for generations. It''s not strange at all for Diana to call Connor ''Uncle Connor.'']


    [Connor was so gentle just now, and that slight curl of his lips is killing me.]


    Diana and Connor made their way over to the others, exchanging greetings. Juztin and Connor already knew each other and shook hands. Faith offered a cold, formal greeting. After saying hello, Barrett''s gaze lingered on Diana.


    Kalh walked over and linked her arm with Diana''s. "Hey, I''m Kalh. We met at the BS fashion gst time. Do you remember me?"


    Diana obviously didn''t remember. That g had hundreds of guests, including celebrities and influencers. However, since they were all contestants and would be spending the next few days together, she nodded. "Yes, Kalh, nice to see you again."


    Kalh was overjoyed and then turned


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    as Diana, and she calls


    Uncle Connor,'' I''ll do the same."


    Extending her hand to Connor, Kalh


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    Connor''s gaze was icy as he briefly nced at her. "So presumptuous."


    His voice was as cold as a dagger, cutting deep without mercy.


    Kalh was stunned. This was a live show, and she hadn''t expected Connor to be so blunt. "I''m sorry, Connor..." [HAHAHA, Kalh is clearly trying to y the innocent beauty and trying to ingratiate herself from the start.]


    [That''s how capitalists are; you can''t take advantage of them so easily.]


    [I think Kalh doesn''t want to call Connor ''Uncle Connor.'' She''s looking for a sugar daddy, if you know what I mean.]


    [You''re being too harsh on Kalh. She''s just being friendly and kind-hearted. Connor is the one being ungracious.]


    [Yeah right. That''s exactly why Kalh called Connor Uncle Connor.]


    Elsewhere, Connor''s gaze swept around the group, finally resting on Chloe and Pax. Among all the guests, only Connor knew the guest list in advance. So, when Chloe realized Connor and Diana were also among the variety show''s quests, her heart sank. This was definitely not a coincidence.