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

helicopter, they were in Riverbrook in under thirty

rushed to Saint

he had a lung contusion. Luckily, he was brought in time; otherwise, surgery would have been necessary. Chloe handled Lucas' hospital admission procedures.

Chloe said, "You should stay in the hospital and focus on your treatment for a few days. Don't worry about anything else

softly called her name,

but nothing between us will change because of this

darkened. It was as if she could see right

Feeling embarrassed, Lucas quickly

the subject.

injury. I don't want them to

"Then I'll find a

Lucas' face. He had

some rest. I'm

Chloe reached the door, Lucas called out,

might not have time in

but she didn't want to be entangled with

walked down the hallway and

something.

needs to be hospitalized,"