Chapter 700

Cassian had left without a word. From start to finish, he didn't even spare Chloe a glance.

Chloe's smile froze. A flush of humiliation burned her face, as though she'd been slapped in front of everyone. The sting of embarrassment was unbearable.

Just then, Conrad hurried down the stairs, worry written all over his face. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Chloe replied.

"Thank goodness." Conrad sighed in