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.

exuded an air of superiority that made those standing feel like they had to look up to

When Connor mentioned Leading Heights, they felt a twinge of envy. But now, that envy quickly turned

Moncada International had no dealings with the Sartori family, and no one had

showed a hint of panic. "Mr. Connor, if I

up, his gaze passing over Lucas and landing on Chloe behind him. His demeanor was cold, and his glowing skin gave him an ethereal, almost otherworldly coolness. But his voice had a tinge of emotion. "That's a question for

woman in the white dress who seemed like a goddess emerging from a misty southern garden. Her beauty was mesmerizing, and even in the simplest attire, her radiant

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

hammer. How could Chloe know Connor? And what had she done to offend him? Was there something

on her lips as she stepped forward. "I didn't expect Mr. Connor to hold a grudge. It was three years ago when I accidentally scratched his luxury car. I didn't know who he