StarNovelDiana seemed to be in the throes of a nightmare, her hands flailing wildly in the air. Connor reached out and gently held one of her hands, whispering softly, "Easy now, don't be scared, I'm right here." Amazingly, Diana calmed down almost instantly.
Connor watched the tears trickle from the corners of her eyes, stirring a whirlwind of emotions inside him. Over the years, he had treated Diana like his own sister, showering her with love and protection. However, it wasn't just because they shared a similar fate. There was another crucial reason involving an agreement he had with Diana's mother.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA showdown for inheritance between him and Claire was inevitable. The Gilbert family, being one of the four major players in the Eldridge Elites, could be the deciding factor in this battle. Desmond and Suzanne, however, were from a less influential branch of the Gilbert family and weren't involved in the family's business. Their status within the family hierarchy was quite modest.
Lando had his eyes set on Pax as the future leader. When Claire and Desmond divorced, his only stipulation was that Pax wouldn't change his surname. He also promised that he would personally hand over the family empire to Pax one day. Despite Suzanne's marginal significance in the Gilbert family, she had one major advantage-a trump card she used to ensure Connor would protect Diana for life. Connor agreed to the deal.
In truth, his relationship with Diana had more to do with utility than affection. He wasn't ignorant of Diana's feelings or the rumors circulating about them. His inaction was partly a strategy to protect her, keeping her under his wing and making Claire's minions think twice before targeting her. It also served as a smokescreen for his relationship with Chloe.
Diana had the security of the Gilbert family, and with Pax not yet in control, Claire had to consider the ties between the two families. Lando was known for his affection towards his descendants. Chloe, however had no such safety net, making her a prtarget for Claire.
For three years, Connor longed to be with Chloe but couldn't risk revealing his true identity. The assumed relationship with Diana provided a convenient cover, allowing him to roam freely in Riverbrook. Yet, deep down, he carried a weight of guilt towards Diana.
After sitting with Diana for a while, Connor stood up and left the room. He pulled out his phone and called Ruben. When Ruben answered, his voice was overly eager. "Sir, what can I do for you?" Ruben's variety show was produced and funded by Eldridge Entertainment They had given him a list of guests to invite, except for Pax. Initially, there was a non-celebrity guest named Lucas who had agreed to come. But the day before filming, Pax had called, requesting to be on the show. Years ago, Ruben owed Pax a favor and had promised to repay him. So, he discreetly swapped Lucas for Pax without informing Eldridge Entertainment. As the chief director, he had the authority to make such changes.
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Connor, however, was no ordinary guest; he was the King of Eldridge. Ruben didn't understand why he would join the show but knew that Connor and Claire were rivals. This variety show might just be another battleground for them. Ruben didn't mind though. He was neutral and only cared about the ratings. He was ready to go with the flow.
Connor's voice was cold and commanding, "Send a helicopter over here. Also, is announce tomorrow the Barrett is withdrawing from the show." Ruben was taken aback, "Why?"
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