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Chapter 48 : Connor's Public Appearance and the Truth about Kenneth Westfield - 2 " Doesn't matter , with a man like that , no makeup would help anyway . We couldn't handle him , " a third replied , her voice tinged with awe . Within moments , Connor reached me . My colleagues held their breath as he addressed me in his low , gentle but deeply magnetic voice . " Ethan Quinn organized a gathering . Rebecca and Lily are there . I came to pick you up .

" The women around me froze in stunned silence . I smiled and turned to my slack - jawed colleagues . " This is my fiancé . " Their eyes went wide with shock . Until now , the office gossip had painted my " protector " as some greasy old man with too much money and too little class . But standing before them was a nearly 6'5 " man , breathtakingly handsome and elegant , his power and status evident in every aspect of his bearing . " You're … you're engaged to him ?

" Marcus stammered , unable to hide his astonishment . " Congratulations ! " Jade exclaimed , her eyes shining with genuine happiness . " You make such a beautiful couple ! " The others quickly joined in , showering us with compliments and blessings . I could see the moment their envy transformed into genuine admiration . Connor placed his hand gently on the small of my back , guiding me toward his car . " Ready to go ? " I nodded , enjoying the stunned expressions we left in our wake .

Inside the private room at the restaurant , I recounted my day to Connor , including the false rumors that had circulated at the firm . " You know why they were so surprised just now ? " I said softly , my amber eyes warm with amusement . " Because someone once saw me getting out of your car , then started a rumor that I was kept by an ugly old man . " 111 r 1/3 Chapter 48 Connor's Publ … +15 Points > Connor's expression turned icy , his gaze sharp as a blade . " Rumors ?

" he asked coldly , ice - blue eyes flashing with controlled anger . " Mhm ," I responded calmly , reaching to touch his hand in reassurance . " But I've handled it . No need to worry . " Ethan Quinn , lounging nearby with a glass of moonlight wine , suddenly interjected with a theatrical gasp . " What ? Someone dared to spread such filth about you ? Little sister , why didn't you tell us ? " Connor shot him a disdainful glance . " Why would she need to tell you ?

" Lily Chen , sitting across from Ethan , pinched his arm hard enough to make him yelp . " Olivia is Connor's fiancée . They're almost engaged . Why are you meddling ? Looking for attention ? " " Ouch , dear ancestor , stop pinching ! " Ethan cried dramatically , rubbing his arm . " I'm just upset someone bullied our girl . We're all friends here , aren't we ? " Ignoring their banter , Connor turned toward me , his eyes full of remorse and tenderness .

" Livvy , you've been harassed during business meetings , slandered at work … I truly feel like I've failed you as a fiancé , not protecting you well enough . " His tone was low and gentle , tinged with guilt . I shook my head with a faint smile . " That's not fair , Con . You can't follow me around twenty - four seven . " " Little sister , you're his precious treasure ," Ethan chimed in , his tone half - joking , half - serious . " He can't stand you being mistreated .

You know , back then , he once nearly beat a man to death for your sake …" " Quinn ! " Connor's cold voice cut him off sharply . The room fell silent as everyone sensed his displeasure , Ethan awkwardly cleared his throat and changed the subject . " Anyway , as long as you're okay , that's what matters . " But my curiosity was already piqued . I leaned forward , amber eyes bright with O 2/3 Chapter 48 : Connor's Publ … interest . " Who did he nearly beat to death back then ? " Comments