Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover
Chapter 697

A single sentence set off a whirlwind of chatter among the crowd once more. "What's Ms. Chloe getting at? Is someone trying to set up Mr. Connor?"

"Who is this Mr. Connor anyway? Who'd have the guts to try and frame him?"

"Oh, there's definitely someone. Remember how the Duchess tried to sabotage Ms. Chloe at QUEEN's jewelry show?"

"Ah, now it all makes sense."

"Exactly. Eldridge Entertainment is the Duchess's turf. She's a pro at turning public opinion into a weapon."

"Let's not forget, tomorrow's the big day for Sartori Corporation's heir election. She's likely using this as her chance to tarnish Mr. Connor's name." The crowd was buzzing with rumors.

Claire caught wind of the gossip too, and her mood soured.

The fact that Diana was plotting against Connor didn't really involve her directly.

This was her first taste of such frustration.

But if she stepped in now to reprimand those spreaders of rumors, wouldn't that just make her look guilty and confirm the accusations? That Chloe.

Always throwing accusations around.

First, it was Lisa, that fool, and now Diana, this little troublemaker.

But right now, Claire felt powerless.

She left the rooftop, her expression dark.

No rush to deal with those two right now.

She was 90% sure about tomorrow's vote outcome.

Honestly, she was surprised Jeffery chose this method to pick a successor.

Jeffery knew most of the company was on her side.

Maybe Jeffery favored her?

Or perhaps he felt guilty about past events and was trying to make amends? Either way, it was great news for her.

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Claire left, and a slew of people followed her.

Eventually, the reporters cleared out too.

Only four people remained on the balcony.

Chloe sidled up to Connor.

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After Diana's call, Connor shot Chloe a quick sketch.

A makeshift map directing her to take a different route to the balcony.

Fortunately, Pax knew the way.

She got there in no time, even before Connor did.

Thanks to a wall blocking the view, Diana had no clue they were there.

Diana finally got it.

Just as she suspected, she tried to trap Connor but got outsmarted instead.

Connor was so unfazed by her that he tipped off Chloe when Diana threatened him to come alone.

Not only did Chloe witness Diana's humiliation, but she also seized her weak spot.

An indescribable pain filled Diana's heart, even worse than her phantom limb pain.

She trembled, almost speechless.

Pax stepped up behind Diana and started pushing her wheelchair.

Diana stayed silent, letting Pax wheel her away.

The balcony fell into an unexpected hush.

Connor, still holding Chloe's hand, led her to one side of the rooftop.

Standing side by side, they gazed out over the city's nightscape.

Connor spoke softly, "I've always wanted to

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you here. How about we stay tonight and catch the sunrise together?"