Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 167



Chloe furrowed her brows. "Connor won't let you leave?"

Lucas stayed silent for a moment. "He's probably worried I'll hang around you."

Chloe's face remained calm, unfazed. “You should head back to the city and get checked out. If anything comes up, I'll explain to him.”

Gavin, standing nearby, added, “Ms. Chloe, we all know you're Mr. Connor's girlfriend. Maybe you should get our boss a leave of absence from Mr. Connor first. Otherwise, our boss won't be at ease."

Chloe studied Lucas' pale face. Finally, she picked up her phone and dialed a number.

The person on the other end sounded surprised. "What's up? Calling me out of the blue?"

"There's something I need to tell you. I'm at Paradise Resort, and Lucas got injured. I want to ask for some time off on his behalf so he can get treatment in the city hospital."

Even though Connor didn't say anything, Chloe could feel the tension through the phone. After a few seconds, Connor's cold and heavy voice broke the silence. "He's hurt, and you're asking for leave for him?"

steady as she explained, "I was here for an interview today. A crane's load fell, and

let out a bitter laugh over

a fallout yesterday, and today, he plays the hero. Are you sure this isn't some

She glanced at Lucas,

it was an accident,"

also had her doubts, but she quickly dismissed

been deliberate, there would be too many uncontrollable factors, and someone could have easily

Chloe knew

foolish,

insecure, and proud, but at heart,

around by Linda for so many years

had no idea she would be there for

was clearly filled with anger. “Why

"Because I know

filled with cautious hope. He

crane accident

high speed, he barely had time to think before he acted. When he