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Connor strode over and barked at Jonah , his tone harsh and commanding Jonah's eyes flashed with menace , his lips curling in a sneer he couldn't suppress . 55 vouchers ' Connor , Xylia's clothes are soaked . Let me take her to change , alright ? " Jonah asked , trying to sound casual . " I'll do it , " Connor said coldly . Connor shot Jonah a frosty glare , then walked straight toward Xylia . Suddenly , Tessa yelped , grabbing Connor's attention . " Tessa , what's wrong ? " Connor asked . Tessa bent over , holding her leg , wincing in pain .

" When my sister pushed me over , I twisted my ankle . It hasn't healed yet . I really shouldn't have worn heels ," Tessa said , her voice trembling Sadie supported Tessa , shooting her a worried look before turning to Connor and yelling , " Your wife hurt Tessa , and now she can't even dance anymore ! And you still had the nerve to bring her to this party- seriously , what were you thinking ? " " Come on , help me hold Tessa ! " Sadie snapped . Connor frowned , glanced at Xylia , then turned and walked toward Tessa " Connor !

" Xylia called out , unable to stop herself as Jonah started pulling her away . The memory of Jonah sending her to the hospital three years ago was still vivid in her mind . ' Is Connor really going to let Jonah take me away ? ' she thought , panic rising inside her . Connor turned to look at Xylia . " Xylia , this is my brother's house . He knows better than I do where you can change your clothes , " he said .. With that , Connor walked straight toward Tessa without a second thought .

He gently helped Tessa over to a nearby sofa , helped her sit down , and checked her ankle with obvious concem . He didn't care at all how many people were watching , or that Xylia , his own wife , was standing right there . Xylia was already so disappointed in him , but her heart still ached with a dull pain she couldn't suppress . Three years ago , Connor had brought her to a family gathering just like this . The party was lively , and Connor got pulled aside by the elders to talk about Ford Group business .

9:52 FM , Sep 12 Chapter 66 55 vouchers Meanwhile , Jonah dragged her out to a shed in the backyard and beat her so badly she nearly died . By the time Connor found her , she was already on the verge of passing out . Later , she found out Jonah had done it just to avenge Tessa . But Xylia honestly had no clue what she'd done to make Tessa mad . Connor tried to explain to her , telling her that Jonals had bipolar disorder , and he was into Tessa . Whenever Jonah saw Xylia , he couldn't help but think she'd stolen eighteen years from Tessa , so he dumped all his rage on her .

Back then , Connor didn't hold back - he had Jonah thrown out of Ford Group and gave him a good beating to stand up for Xylia . After that , no matter what kind of gathering Harlan's family held , Connor never brought Xylia along . This time , she only came because Connor had threatened her . Xylia had thought that with so many people coming to the party , Jonah wouldn't dare try anything , no matter how reckless he was . But she was wrong . With everyone watching . Jonah grabbed Xylia and tried to haul her upstairs , not caring who saw .

Xylia ripped her arm out of his grip , hiked up her dress , and bolted for the front door , ignoring all the stares . ' It doesn't matter if Connor cares about me or not , Xylia thought , panic rising . ' If I really go with Jonah , I'm as good as dead . " Xylia ! " Connor shouted , about to chase after her . But this time , it was Jonah who stepped in to stop him . " Connor , just let her go . She's always been stubborn anyway , " Jonah said , his eyes fixed on the direction Xylia had run . His gaze was cold and calculating .

But then Connor remembered he needed Xylia for what was about to happen . Ignoring Jonah's attempt to hold him back , he brushed past and hurried after her . Outside , the sunlight was perfect . Xylia kept running down the concrete path , not daring to look back . She bitterly regretted ever coming there with Connor . An eye - catching red sports car cruised up to Harlan's place's front gate , where the security guards greeted it with extra respect and let it right in . 9:52 Fri , Sep 12 Chapter 66 165 vouchers Leon was behind the wheel , sunglasses on , driving one - handed .

His silver - gray headphones sparkled in the sunlight . " Relax , bro . I've got no clue why Jonah invited all the big names from Jupiton to this family party , but since I'm here , I'll dig up some info on Xylia for sure . Trust me , Leon said . A calm , steady voice came through his headphones . " Keep an eye on Connor and Tessa . And when you get a chance , ask the police about Xylia's hit - and - run . " " Got it . " Leon replied . Just as he hung up . Leon caught sight of a blue figure out of the corner of his eye up ahead .

Before he could even make out the woman's face , a few bodyguards suddenly rushed over and snatched her away . They didn't bother being gentle - just manhandled her without a second thought . Leon's brows knitted . ' Seriously ? Snatching someone right here ?' he thought , disbelief flickering in his eyes . He floored the gas , and as soon as he got out , the butler came right over to greet him . " Mr. Sadler , right ? This way , please ," the butler said , gesturing politely. Leon looked around , but the blue figure was nowhere to be seen .

" I thought I saw some bodyguards grab a woman just now . What's going on ? " Leon asked . The butler glanced away nervously , then smiled at Leon . " You must be mistaken , Mr. Sadler . The party's about to start . Please , follow me , " the butler said , trying to steer him away . Leon shot the butler a knowing look , suspicion flickering in his eyes , but he kept quiet and followed him into the party without another word . As soon as he stepped inside , all eyes turned to him . " Leon Sadler ! Is that really the Leon Sadler from TV ? " someone blurted out . " Yeah , that's him .

But come on , even if he's the hottest actor around , he's still just a celebrity . Why would the Ford family bother inviting him ? " someone snorted . " Isn't his last name Sadler ? Maybe he's from the Sadler family in Norhill ? " another person chimed in . " Get real . If he was really a Sadler from Norhill , would he need to act for a living ? I heard he started out as a nobody . If he was from that Sadler family , his first role wouldn't have been a blink - and - you - miss - it cameo , " someone scoffed . " Good point , someone agreed .

9:52 Fri , Sep 12 Chapter 66 55 vouchers The high society ladies loved to gossip about celebrities , but when they actually came face - to - face with these actors , they looked down on them with barely concealed disdain . To them , anyone parading themselves on screen was just a second - rate nobody - completely beneath their notice . Leon never made it public that he was part of the Sadler family from Norhill . He didn't care about the whispers or the judgmental stares . But when Tessa spotted Leon walking in , she practically bounced over to him , her face lighting up with excitement .

" Mr. Sadler , it really is you ! Do you remember me ? I'm Tessa Schultz . We've met before , Tessa said , her voice bubbling with enthusiasm . " Yeah . I remember you , Ms. Schultz , Leon replied , his tone polite but keeping his distance . Tessa's cheeks flushed as she stared at Leon's strikingly handsome face , her ears turning a bright shade of red . She'd pulled a lot of strings to get Jonah to invite Leon , all so she could use this party to cozy up to him and maybe make a real connection .

Leon was her stepping stone - if she could get him on her side , breaking into showbiz would be a whole lot easier . When Connor saw the way Tessa was acting , something twisted in his chest . He walked over , face cold , putting on airs like he was above it all . " I've heard a lot about you , Mr. Sadler , Now that I've met you in person , I can see you're even more handsome than you are on screen ." He reached out his hand , clearly expecting a handshake . Leon just gave him a faint smile , showing no intention of shaking his hand .

obe- ' So that's the so - called husband Xylia ended up with ? Leon thought , his gaze sharpening as he watched . Connor shielding Tessa . He sure doesn't look like the loyal , devoted man the media makes him out to more like a spineless pushover Leon was about to speak when that flash of blue he'd seen earlier suddenly popped into his mind . His expression darkened . ' Connor's here ... so where the hell is Xylia ? ' Leon wondered , a flicker of worry crossing his face .