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.

was probably for the best, as driving

the helicopter, they were in Riverbrook in under thirty

was rushed to Saint

otherwise, surgery would have been necessary. Chloe handled Lucas' hospital admission procedures. Two

"You should stay in the hospital and focus on

Lucas softly called her name,

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

eyes darkened. It was as if she could

Feeling embarrassed, Lucas quickly

the subject.

my injury. I

"Then I'll find a nurse for

He had actually hoped she

rest.

Chloe reached the door, Lucas called out, "Will you

paused. "Sorry, I might not have

feelings all too well, but she didn't

walked down the

over something. Still, he took the initiative to ask, "How is

to be hospitalized," Chloe