Chapter 565: Do I Have No Chance?

Preston Vance never imagined she would say something like that. He froze on the spot, looking at her, momentarily at a loss.

"Chloe..."

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but when he met her cold gaze, it was as if his throat had closed up, and he couldn’t get a single word out.

A light breeze blew past, and Preston Vance actually felt a chill.

Chloe Reed watched him calmly. The moment she finished speaking, she turned to leave.

"Chloe."

Preston Vance’s voice, trembling slightly, came from behind her. "What happened before was my fault. I didn’t realize... but I was framed. You can’t just write me off because of this..."

He walked toward her, step by step, his voice low and hoarse. The look in his eyes was now tinged with sadness and desolation.

He felt deeply unsettled being rejected like this.

Chloe Reed stopped and turned to face him. "Preston, maybe we aren’t suited to be friends."

I think we have a relaxed, happy time when we’re together," Preston Vance said, gazing at her earnestly. "Or is it that Walker

looking at him. "It’s just... I’ve finally found some stability in my life, and I don’t

"Chloe, do I not

crestfallen expression, Chloe Reed was momentarily at a

makes me feel like I’m the one breaking

’But we’re just friends.’

thank you for all your concern in the past. I have to

She didn’t linger.

need to build myself up and confront Vera

get

to resolve the questions about my origins. Once it’s all over, I’ll divorce Walker Grant and

actually looking forward to

long as nothing unexpected

Vance watched her back as she walked away,

rejected me just like that, without a hint of

in the end, she still chose Walker

"..."

the residential complex and saw Walker Grant’s tall, imposing figure standing by the car. A cigarette was

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