Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 151



Lucas' hidden feelings had barely begun to form before Connor yanked them into the open for everyone to see.

Embarrassment, guilt, and shame flickered in his eyes but were quickly masked by a cool exterior.

"Mr. Connor, Chloe and I have been friends since we were kids. Our bond is over two decades strong. It isn't something an outsider like you could understand. I'd appreciate it if you'd stay out of our business."

Without missing a beat, Connor draped an arm around Chloe's shoulders. "I don't think I'm much of an outsider."

The tension in the air was palpable, like a storm about to break.

The two men stared each other down. Lucas' face was a mask of cold fury, his body tight with hostility, like a leopard ready to pounce.

Connor, on the other hand, was the picture of relaxed disdain. He wore a cool expression, but his eyes twinkled with mockery, clearly not taking Lucas seriously.

This only stoked Lucas' anger further.

first. "It's getting late. Connor and

come here for a sec? I

seated. Her hand naturally found its way to Connor's shoulder as she leaned in to whisper, "Wait

looked up, patted her waist,

who'd been

how could

out of the dining room. Connor excused himself and left, too. Antonio and Joshua also departed. Lucas stayed in the dining room for a bit before finally deciding to follow. "Mr. Connor, a moment,

up

magnolia tree

courtyard. This

than usual, its

blossoming by the end of August. Normally, the tree would already be heavy with

the soft glow of ground lamps, the magnificent flowers

like the man

of aloof nobility. Though they were all born to privilege, there were levels even among the elite. Connor was at the pinnacle, looking down on the world

detachment, his voice calm yet somehow oppressive.

up together. We are best friends since birth. Three years ago, we had a