Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 18

Lucas snapped, "Mr. Connor's car must've cost a fortune. Your measly thousand bucks was practically an insult. Get over here and apologize to Mr. Connor!"

The crowd watched Lucas' harsh treatment of Chloe, shaking their heads at his complete lack of chivalry. How could he scold such a beautiful woman so coldly without a hint of protection?

Lucas figured Connor wouldn't care about the car repair cost. It must've been Chloe's thoughtless act of leaving a thousand dollars that made it seem like an insult, causing Connor to hold a grudge all this time.

Connor remained silent, so Chloe confidently approached. Holding up her glass, she said, "Three years ago, I was blind to your greatness, Mr. Connor, and for that, I apologize."

Chloe added, "I hope Mr. Connor can be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against me."

But Connor just laughed. It was a cold laugh, his lips curving up, making his face seem almost bewitching. His eyes slightly lifted, his voice dripping with malice. "Mrs. Moncada, you think a single glass of wine can erase three years of pent-up frustration?"

the King of Eldridge was indeed petty. He was holding onto a grudge over

to cross

take for Mr. Connor to let go

of whiskey from the table, "One glass won't do, but

deadly, right? But someone was already pouring the drink. A whole bottle could fill ten glasses, and they were neatly lined up on the table. Connor's gaze was fixed on

forward, picking up one of the glasses. "Mr. Connor, you're a man of your word, so I will drink these,

course," his voice surprisingly

about to drink, someone whispered nearby. "Mrs. Moncada is so formidable, both beautiful and bold, but her husband

time like this, he's letting his woman take the

the benefit of

even trying to protect his own