Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 168



"How have I targeted him?" Connor's voice was sharp and defensive.

"You've got him living and working on the front lines with the workers, and he can't leave without permission. That's a bit much, don't you think?" Chloe's tone was calm but firm.

Connor let out a cold laugh. "Oh, did he come crying to you? What else did he say?"

Chloe's voice turned icy. "No, he didn't. Actually, I don't care what you do. I just hope you won't let your personal feelings get in the way because of me. The Paradise Resort project is too big to be tainted by personal grudges."

Chloe was always clear-headed. She never entertained the idea of getting back together with Lucas.

But Connor, well, he was a different story. Spending days and nights together had left her feeling a bit lost.

This man's possessiveness was overwhelming. Even though they had set clear boundaries, he kept crossing the line. At this rate, it was only a matter of time before things went south.

Connor sneered, "It's just a leave of absence, right? Fine. I'll send someone personally."

Then, Connor hung up.

In less than half an hour, his people arrived. He had actually sent a helicopter.

best, as driving back would take at least

were in Riverbrook in under thirty

to Saint

brought in time; otherwise, surgery would have been necessary. Chloe handled Lucas' hospital admission procedures. Two hours later, Lucas was in

everything out, Chloe said, "You should stay in the hospital and focus on your treatment for a

bed, Lucas softly called

frowned. "Lucas, I'm grateful you saved me, but nothing between us will change because of this incident. So, don't get

was as if

Feeling embarrassed, Lucas quickly

the subject. "Don't

my injury. I don't want

replied calmly, "Then I'll find a nurse

across Lucas' face. He had actually hoped she

rest. I'm leaving

the door, Lucas

might not have time in

understood Lucas' feelings all too well, but she didn't want to

walked down the hallway and bumped into

brooding over something. Still, he

He needs to be hospitalized," Chloe