Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 26

But his words made Chloe feel a lot closer to him. Their conversations had always been so candid before.

He looked at her, his gaze now back to its usual cool detachment. "What are you doing here?" Connor's words carried a clear chill of indifference and distance.

In truth, over the past three years, Chloe had never thought of him as cold. If anything, she always saw him as passionate, clingy, and insatiable. But now, the man before her was radiating a coolness from head to toe. How could someone's aura change so much in just a few days? So, which one was the real him? The man in front of her now, or the one she has known for the past three years?

Chloe also shifted to a strictly professional tone. "Can we keep our personal issues separate from Moncada International? It's one of the top ten construction firms in the country. Surely, Sartori Corporation can afford to give us a chance to bid."

He settled into his office chair, casually picking up a document from the desk. His voice remained indifferent. "So, Lucas sent you?"

"I came on my own. I know I've offended you, but I would like to believe the head of a massive business empire is someone who is able to separate personal from professional matters."

up, a sly smile spreading across his pale face, making him appear somewhat sinister. "You don't need to flatter me. I'm

hint of resignation flickered in Chloe's eyes. "What will it take for you to give Moncada International a

patted his thigh.

His eyes darkened suddenly. Countless nights had started just like this. Chloe knew

was clearly getting lost in the moment. Watching his eyes gradually become intoxicated, Chloe moved her lips

if the fog in his eyes slowly cleared, he became lucid. He had been kissing her for so long, yet her mind was still on this? He held Chloe's chin, and their eyes locked. His gaze was

abruptly got up from his lap. "You could have said it earlier, sparing

she didn't hesitate for a second to get off him.

there really no room for negotiation on

eyes. If he firmly said no now, she would leave without

"Agree to one condition, and I'll give Moncada International a