Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 135



The sudden compliment didn't catch Chloe off guard at all. After all, this morning, the top trending topic everywhere was #HeartOfTheRose. The entire night sky had been set ablaze with a stunning display of red fireworks, illuminating the dark heavens in a breathtaking show.

Linda happened to walk by just then, her head down, quickening her pace as she tried to make a beeline to her desk. But someone called out to her. "Linda, you took a day off yesterday, too. Don't tell me you sneaked off to Chloe's birthday bash?"

The office at the TV station was buzzing with curiosity about Chloe and Linda's peculiar relationship. They were high school classmates, and Linda's boyfriend, Lucas, seemed to know Chloe quite well. The two women were also locked in a fierce rivalry over an interview with Connor and the sought- after prime-time anchor slot, using every trick in the book.

Everyone knew Linda had leaked the story about Chloe's identity. Chloe had orchestrated a ruckus at the TV station by calling Linda's mother to come over. By now, it was all just part of the ongoing drama for everyone to watch.

Linda stopped and turned around. Chloe met her gaze, noticing Linda's eyes were swollen and puffy, clearly from crying all night. Chloe's lips curled into a cold smirk.

There had been plenty of reporters at Lisa's birthday party last night. Linda's attempt to sabotage her should have been all over the news by this morning. But now, there was nothing-no mention in the media and no trending topics on Twitter. Chloe knew the Meadows family must have squashed the story, or maybe it was Lucas.

public. Chloe hadn't seen a single piece of news about the event last night. The Meadows family had really pulled out all the stops this time, protecting Lisa's reputation and, by extension, Linda's too. But Chloe wasn't about to let

a nasty

attention was

How could you

a critical time. You

you fell and still came to work today? Why

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mind was already in turmoil. Lucas hadn't come home all night. She had called him repeatedly, but he hadn't

Chloe was conflicted. "Chloe, about last

I know

our past

forgive

me one last time."