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?"

indeed petty. He was holding onto a grudge over a minor car scratch for three full years and troubling a young girl

to cross

would it take for Mr. Connor to let go of

picked up a bottle of whiskey from the table,

bottle of strong whiskey could be deadly, right? But someone was already pouring the drink. A whole bottle could

the glasses. "Mr. Connor, you're a man of your word, so I will drink these, and our grievances will be settled. You must also let go of

voice surprisingly

drink, someone whispered nearby. "Mrs. Moncada is so formidable, both

this, he's letting his woman take the lead while he doesn't utter a word. He acts

the benefit of

even trying to protect