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 would

they were in Riverbrook in under

rushed to Saint

been necessary. Chloe handled Lucas' hospital admission procedures. Two hours later,

on your treatment for a few days. Don't worry about anything else

in bed, Lucas softly called

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

was as if

Feeling embarrassed, Lucas quickly

the subject. "Don't tell

my injury. I don't want them to

calmly, "Then I'll find a

He had actually hoped she would visit

get some rest.

reached the door, Lucas called

might not have time in the next few

didn't want

walked down

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

to be hospitalized," Chloe

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