Chapter 273
"How did you two meet?"
"Well, that day, I had just finished work when I saw a robbery happen right in front of me..."
Pax began recounting his first encounter with Chloe, describing every detail as if he were reliving that exact moment. His storytelling was so vivid, it was like he was lost in the memories of that day.
On the other hand, Connor felt a sudden tightness in his chest. He had no idea Chloe had experienced a robbery while in Paris.
"Chloe is amazing. She took those two guys down like it was nothing; she was practically glowing with confidence. When she looked up at me, her eyes were like the brightest gems in the world. At that moment, I felt my heart stop beating..."
"Do you know what that feels like?" Pax leaned in closer, asking Connor.
With a stern look, Connor responded, "No, I don't. I just know that if your heart stops beating, you're dead."
Pax scoffed, "Uncle Connor, you might be a genius in business, but you don't understand love."
Pax was drunk.
Connor wasted no time shoving Pax into the back seat of the car. Soon, they were speeding along the city's highway. He planned to drop Pax off at Valley Vista Manor.
"Chloe... Chloe..." Pax, half-awake, kept calling out Chloe's name.
Connor heard Pax repeatedly call for Chloe, and his eyebrows involuntarily furrowed in irritation.
"Chloe, you look so beautiful when you smile..."
Connor exited the highway, arriving at a crossroad, and sharply turned the steering wheel to the left.Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.
In the back seat, Pax was suddenly thrown to the right, his head smacking against the car window.
Even in his sleep, Pax frowned briefly, then it seemed he had drifted back into a pleasant dream. "Chloe, can I kiss you..." Bang!
Connor slammed on the brakes, and Pax rolled right off the back seat onto the floor.
The next day, Pax woke up in a bed, finding the surroundings unfamiliar. He reflexively rubbed his forehead.
He had a headache and shoulder pain. Why did his entire body ache? It felt like he had been beaten up.
Pax got up, and found himself in a villa manor.
As soon as he opened the door, a butler was standing there. The butler had been brought over from the family house in Eldridge City.
Pax recognized him immediately. "Mr. Jenkins, what are you doing here? Where is this?"
"Mr. Pax, you're back. This is Valley Vista Manor. Marian is in the dining room, calling for you to join her for breakfast."
Pax then remembered that his grandmother had moved to Riverbrook three years ago.
She was from Riverbrook, and it was
her hometown. Plus, the climate
was pleasant, and the scenery was
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beautiful. It was a perfect place to live.
However, his grandfather was still in Eldridge City. Despite his age, his grandfather was still very spry. His grandfather still made the major decisions at home.
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In the last two years, his grandfather had been planning to delegate his authority. He had mentioned wanting to retire completely before turning eighty. So, it was no surprise that the family had been caught up in a power struggle.
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No wonder his grandmother had moved here for some peace and quiet.
Pax rarely returned to his homeland, and whenever he did, it was to Eldridge City. He had never visited Valley Vista Manor before.
Pax was genuinely happy at meeting his grandmother. He ran all the way to the dining room.
Sure enough, he saw Marian and Connor having breakfast.
Pax called out loudly, "Grandma!" Then, he rushed over and hugged Marian from behind.
He kissed her cheek several times. "Grandma, I've missed you so much."