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.

late. Connor

Tara spoke up unexpectedly. "Chloe, can you come

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

her waist, and smiled softly.

and intimate, like a couple who'd been together for

how could that

excused himself and left, too. Antonio and Joshua also departed. Lucas stayed in the dining

up with Connor

magnolia tree in

This

than usual, its grand white

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

the magnificent flowers looked serene and noble, standing apart

the man beneath the

were all born to privilege, there were levels even among the elite. Connor was

detachment, his voice calm yet somehow

Chloe and I have grown up together. We are best friends since birth. Three years ago, we had a