Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 19

Lucas was stuck in a tough spot. With a determined gulp, he downed his glass of whiskey in one go. Before he could even set the glass down, another was thrust into his hand. And then another. And another.

Lucas had been feeling under the weather all day, and his headache had only started to ease by evening. Now, with a few glasses of booze in his system, the pounding in his head came back in full force. By the eighth glass, he was at his limit. He swayed, teetering on the edge of collapse.

Lucas wasn’t much of a drinker, and no one knew this better than Chloe. But she, on the other hand, could hold her liquor surprisingly well.

"Two more drinks? I'll take them," she said, stepping in after Lucas set down his glass. Without a word, she took the glass, tilted her head back, and knocked it back smoothly. Then she grabbed the last one.

wasn't that unusual for a woman to hold her liquor, but the grace with which Chloe did it was something else. Her slender fingers wrapped around the stem of the glass, making it look like a piece of art. As she tilted her head back, revealing her

the glass down, the crowd couldn't help but break into applause. Her expression remained unchanged, though a faint blush colored her cheeks, making her look even more vibrant and spirited. Like a stunning Damascus rose under the midday

satisfied now?" There was a hint of something more in her

"You two truly make a loving couple." Then, he turned and sat down, seemingly losing interest. Others quickly stepped up to offer toasts, and

stomach was churning, and he was on the verge of throwing up. He managed to stand. "I need to

main table. Suddenly, she felt something cold splash against her chest. A glass of red wine

about to toast

done it on purpose. She saw Chloe steal the spotlight at the main table, drawing compliments for her genuine nature, wanted

we do? I’ve ruined Chloe's dress," Lisa said, turning to