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."

pale face, making him appear somewhat sinister. "You

hint of resignation flickered in Chloe's eyes. "What will it take for you

patted his

His eyes darkened suddenly. Countless nights had started just like

and kissed her. Chloe had never been so compliant. Before, she always played the part of the one who was pleasured, but today, she was unusually keen to please him. He was clearly getting lost in the moment. Watching his eyes gradually become intoxicated, Chloe moved her lips away. She whispered in his ear, her voice as delicate as an unopened rose, carrying a mesmerizing hint of fragrance. "Could you please

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

his lap. "You could have said it earlier, sparing me the effort of pretending for

of frustration. Chloe was utterly heartless. The moment he was of no use to her, she didn't hesitate for a second to get off him. Just now, he was nearly swayed, and

really no room for negotiation on

Clearly, a hint of resignation had flashed through her beautiful eyes. If he firmly said no now, she

condition, and I'll give