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.

the best, as driving back would take at least

the helicopter, they were in Riverbrook in under thirty

rushed to Saint Ryan

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

in the hospital and focus on your treatment for a few days.

bed, Lucas softly called her

saved me, but nothing between us will change because of this

was as if

Feeling embarrassed, Lucas quickly

the subject. "Don't tell

about my injury. I

calmly, "Then I'll find

had

some rest. I'm

reached the door, Lucas called out, "Will

"Sorry, I might not have

she didn't want to be entangled

the hospital, she walked down the hallway

he were brooding over something. Still, he took the initiative

contusion. He needs to

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