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 I

can you come here for a

Connor's shoulder as

up, patted her

casual and intimate, like a couple who'd been

could that

too. Antonio and Joshua also departed.

up with Connor

a magnolia tree

courtyard. This

had bloomed later than usual, its grand white flowers only

August. Normally, the tree would already be heavy with

lamps, the magnificent flowers looked serene

man beneath the

was a sight to behold even just standing there. It was undeniable-he had an aura 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 from

detachment, his voice calm yet somehow oppressive. "Mr. Lucas,

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