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."

even wished I were

words. "What exactly did I do to make

diary spelled it out clearly.

about hating Lucas or wishing him harm. Plus, one of her college diaries had gone missing. She stopped keeping a

I write that made

all these years, thinking about what Chloe wrote in those diaries still caused Lucas

what you

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

suspected the missing

snorted. "I burned it

atmosphere grew incredibly tense. The air was thick with

the first to calm down. "In the past, you might not

if I said Linda was

between us. But now,

see that

thought she was. However, since you've chosen