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.

as driving back

helicopter, they were in Riverbrook

rushed to Saint Ryan

have been necessary. Chloe

and focus on your treatment for a few

softly called her

I'm grateful you saved me, but nothing between us will change because of this incident. So, don't get any ideas. It'll only

eyes darkened. It was as if she could

Feeling embarrassed, Lucas quickly

the subject.

I

"Then I'll find

had actually hoped she would

some rest. I'm leaving

door, Lucas called out,

not have time

too well, but she didn't want to be entangled with him over

walked down the hallway and bumped

as if he were brooding over something. Still, he took the

to be hospitalized," Chloe

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