Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 17

Just as Lucas' heart sank bit by bit, Connor spoke up nonchalantly, "Moncada International? With the Leading Heights studio?"

A glimmer of hope flickered in Lucas' heart. Connor actually knew about Leading Heights.

"Joshua is my grandfather, and he's always praised you as a prodigy in the business world. He mentioned that partnering with Sartori Corporation on the resort development project would be a tremendous fortune and honor for us."

Lucas had been worried about how to bring up this topic. Unexpectedly, Connor had given him the perfect opening. Of course, he didn't expect Connor to agree right away. A billion-dollar project couldn't be settled with just a few sentences. But he needed to make sure Connor remembered Moncada International to gain an edge over the numerous competitors.

his fingers. Even while seated, he exuded an air of superiority that made those standing feel like they had to look up to him. His voice was low and indifferent, with a hint

the lucrative resort development project. When Connor mentioned Leading Heights, they felt a twinge of envy. But now, that envy quickly turned to schadenfreude. Everyone was curious.

International had no dealings with the Sartori family, and

of panic. "Mr. Connor, if I may ask, did the Moncada family offend you in any

over Lucas and landing on Chloe behind him. His demeanor was cold, and his glowing skin gave him an ethereal, almost otherworldly coolness.

stunning. Arguably the most beautiful woman in the room. Many had noticed her from the start, the woman in the white dress who seemed like a

to call her out like this. But Lucas had already turned around, his gaze cold and his voice filled with accusation. "Chloe, explain yourself. What's

felt as though he'd been hit by a hammer. How could Chloe know Connor? And what had

grudge. It was three years ago when I accidentally scratched his luxury car. I didn't know who he was,