Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 79



Chloe lazily tore off a piece of bread and popped it into her mouth. "Linda tried to mess with me, so I made sure to give her a taste of her own medicine. Let her know we're even now. But if she pulls any more stunts, she can't blame me for not playing nice."

Linda had smeared her reputation online, costing her the prime-time TV host spot. In retaliation, Chloe had Linda's mom cause a scene at the TV station, turning the tables a bit. Chloe was certain Linda's troubles were far from over.

Lucas broke the silence after a while. "I got drunk last night. Did I say anything?"

Chloe thought of the scar on Lucas' waist, her gaze drifting there. Lucas noticed and paled. "You saw it?"

A flicker of guilt crossed Chloe's face. "I had no idea you were hurt that badly back then."

Annoyance and disgust flashed in Lucas' eyes. "Chloe, don't look at me with that pity."

He saw through the guilt and compassion in Chloe's eyes. If it were genuine, that would be one thing, but it was all an act. She was clearly disgusted yet put on this show of guilt, which was truly revolting. Pity was enough to hurt a man's pride, and it's even more so when it was wrapped in hypocrisy. "I'm sorry, your injury was because of me."

erupted. "Chloe cut the act. You despise me and even wished I were dead.

in his words. "What exactly did I do

clearly. Are you going to

had always kept a diary since she was young. But she didn't remember ever writing anything about hating Lucas or wishing him harm. Plus, one of her college diaries

Tell me, what did I write

thinking about what Chloe wrote in those

know what you

won't say, bring out my diary, and let's confront this matter face

suspected the missing diary

burned it long

grew incredibly tense. The

to calm down. "In the past, you

me if I

come between us. But

see that Linda

she was. However, since you've chosen her, none of