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 him. His voice was low and indifferent, with a hint of mockery. "We can work with anyone on the resort project except

on 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

Lucas himself was stunned. Before today, Moncada International had no dealings with the Sartori family, and no one had

if I may ask, did the Moncada family offend you in

was cold, and his glowing skin gave him an ethereal,

her from the start, the woman in the white dress who seemed like a goddess emerging from a misty

her out like this. But Lucas had already turned around, his gaze

though he'd been hit by a hammer. How could Chloe know Connor? And what had she done to offend him? Was

playing 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 was, so I left a thousand dollars and left. Hard to believe you