Chloe quickly stepped back, narrowly avoiding the spill. Her evening gown remained pristine, untouched by the chaos that had almost unfolded.
"I'm sorry, brother," Diana said, trying to sound apologetic. "I just wanted to congratulate you."
Chloe picked up on an odd scent lingering in the air, her brow furrowing in response. Pax didn’t look too pleased either. Still, he managed to say, "It's okay."
Diana fussed over him, attempting to clean the mess. "Brother, it was my clumsiness that got your clothes dirty. You should go change."
Pax’s white shirt was drenched, stained with wine, and clearly not wearable anymore. He really needed to change, but he hesitated, worried about leaving Diana and Chloe alone together. It was clear the wine wasn’t meant for him; it was meant for Chloe. Fortunately, he had intervened just in time to take the hit himself.
Catching Chloe's eye, he got the message. "Pax, go change your clothes. I need to have a word with Diana."
Honestly, Pax figured he shouldn't be too concerned. Chloe could handle Diana's petty tricks. Besides, they were at the Sartori family gathering, with countless eyes observing every move.
As Pax headed inside, Diana faced Chloe. "Surprised to see me?"
Chloe met her with a cold gaze. "What's your game, Diana?"
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