Babel Novel
Chapter 249
Chapter 249
Pax casually mentioned, "I'm in Paris to do small culinary jobs. I get 30 euros an hour. Not bad, right?"
For the fashion show, the organizers provided boxed lunches for all the designers. And, in a thoughtful touch, the meals were tailored to each designer's nationality and dietary preferences. A task this big and complex needed a lot of hands on deck.
Chloe wasn't suspicious. In fact, she watched Pax with admiration. "Impressive, you know how to make money wherever you go."
Pax scratched the back of his head and chuckled sheepishly.
Nina, ever the curious one, asked Chloe, "Is everything they say online true? Are you really the wrong daughter of that wealthy family?" Chloe nodded without hesitation. "Yep, that's me."
Nina, clearly indignant, burst out, "That's so unfair! They're using your talent to gain fame without giving you anything in return, Chloe..."
Nina couldn't continue. Chloe's situation was just too pitiful. She was nothing more than a tool for the Meadows family.
Chloe seemed to read Nina's thoughts. Her smile was dazzling. "Save your pity. When I go back home, I'll inherit 20% of the Meadows Group shares -wait, make that 40%."
Chloe then shared the details of her bet with Lisa. Nina and Pax were both stunned. After a brief moment of shock, they gave her a thumbs-up, faces full of admiration.
No wonder the real heiress had a meltdown at the competition. Losing 20% of her shares must've been a hard blow.
After dinner, it was time to say goodbye. Chloe had already booked her flight home. Pax and Nina were both reluctant to part.
Nina said, "Chloe, will I still see you in the future?"
Chloe smiled. "With how advanced transportation is now, you're welcome to visit me anytime when you come back home."
Nina smiled and agreed.
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"What about you?" Chloe was momentarily puzzled.
"Would you welcome me?"
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Chloe grinned. Maybe it was the wine talking, but she did something she'd wanted to do since she first saw this fall boy. She stepped forward, tiptoed, and ruffled his fluff blond hair. Then she smiled, "Of course, you're welcome too."
Pax was startled by her touch but didn't pull away. He even subtly lowered his head to make it easier for her. Chloe's touch was brief. His hair was just as soft and fluffy as she'd imagined. It was like petting a puppy.
For some reason, Pax always reminded Chloe of Connor. She could imagine what Connor might've looked like in his youth by just looking at Pax's face. Handsome guys always had something in common.
Chloe sighed inwardly. She missed the early days with Connor, back when he was more like a cute puppy instead of the aloof and proud CEO he had become.
With a casual wave, Chloe turned around. "Goodbye, you two."
The next morning, Chloe boarded her flight back home. It was another long haul, over ten hours. By the time the plane landed, it was already noon. She grabbed a quick at
the airport and then hopped into a taxito Winston's private hospital.
The DNA report should've been ready a long time ago. Chloe had told Winston she'd collect it in person once she got back. So, Winston hadn't shared the results with her just yet.