Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 109



Linda always remembered that first scene vividly. Chloe had dragged her through several narrow alleys, her grip firm and reassuring. Chloe's scent was intoxicating, like the fresh fragrance of gardenias—both crisp and overwhelming.

Linda couldn't take her eyes off Chloe's profile. Bathed in sunlight, she looked like a golden angel sent from heaven, holding Chloe's hand tightly felt like a lifeline, pulling her away from a nightmare.

They eventually reached a small square nearby. Chloe treated her to McDonald's. It was Linda's first time ever eating there. She devoured so many apple pies, convinced she'd never tasted anything so delicious. They were so sweet and rich that they brought tears to her eyes.

Chloe watched as Linda finished off an entire box of apple pies, tears streaming down her face. Suddenly, she grabbed Linda's hand and said, "Linda, don't be afraid. I've got your back from now on."

day on, whenever someone at school bullied Linda, Chloe was ready to defend her fiercely. She even helped Linda secure a scholarship for boarding, giving her a break from her unstable mother. Chloe shared everything with Linda, even the expensive gifts she received for her birthday. She gave her heart and soul to Linda, even

out about Linda's betrayal, it felt like

are you trying to say now?" Chloe's lips curled into a cold, ironic smile. "I still don't get it. Why? Why did you have

wouldn't have bothered Chloe. But she couldn't accept being betrayed and schemed against by someone she cared

lined up every morning to get you breakfast. How you two were inseparable and shared everything. You both were like a match made in heaven-one radiant and cheerful, the

Linda's eyes darkened, turning

just jealous. You were like leaves and flowers basking in the sunlight, while I was like the root buried in darkness and never saw the light of day. silently enduring the dark and the nibbling of worms and insects. I was going mad with envy night

always followed them, to harbor such feelings. She fell silent

insecurity and