Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 3

Linda's face went ghostly pale in an instant. Unease was written all over her features. She quickly apologized, “Chloe, I’m sorry. It was just an accident.” Her eyes welled up with tears, hovering on the brink but never quite falling, as if she had been gravely wronged. It was almost comical.

Chloe’s expression didn't change much; she was still smiling as she said, “Well, congratulations to you both.” To an outsider, it might've looked like a sincere congratulations between friends, but Chloe knew how deeply ironic her words were. After three years, she was no longer the naive girl she once was.-

“Chloe, can I... keep the baby?” Linda’s voice was cautious, almost pleading. Predictably, it worked wonders on Lucas.

“Linda, you don’t need to explain anything to her. This child is ours. Do we really need her permission?” Lucas snapped, glaring at Chloe as if she’d done something terrible to Linda, when all Chloe had done was say congratulations.

“Not at all. We’re all family here. If this were the old days, having children to carry on the family legacy would be a noble deed. Once the kid is born, they should call me ‘mom,’ right?”

Chloe laughed even harder. “Oh, come on, it’s just a joke. Why so serious? Grandpa asked me to take you to the family estate. Are you

a few seconds, then loaded his suitcase

hour to get Linda settled. Then, he

much about her, why make her stay in a

with suppressed anger. “Chloe, are you doing this

I forgot you don’t own any

properties in her name.

been watching Chloe. Her smile never wavered. They had grown up together, and no one knew her better than he did. Despite her cheerful facade, she was very vindictive. Seeing Linda pregnant must have infuriated her, prompting her sarcastic tone and barbs. Or maybe she was using the Moncada family's wealth to manipulate him. Lucas watched Chloe with a mix of disdain

given to you. Consider it compensation. But if you expect more, don’t say I didn’t warn you. I’ll even take back