Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 279



Chloe's sharp mind froze for a second. But she quickly regained her composure, taking a step back.

"Pax, I slapped you for your own good. There's no need to retaliate like this," she said, her earlier bravado completely gone. Regret flickered in her eyes. She really shouldn't have slapped him-she might have hurt the poor kid's head.

Pax's gaze was more serious than ever. "Chloe, I'm not joking. I really like you."

For a moment, Chloe was at a loss for words. She had never had anyone confess their feelings to her before. She'd only ever been involved with two people: Lucas and Connor. Her relationship with Lucas was natural-they had grown up together as childhood sweethearts. A simple handhold was all it took; everything was left unspoken. Lucas never actually confessed his feelings.

Being with Connor was even more random. They slept together the first time they met, and it turned into her keeping him as her boy toy. Naturally, he had not confessed either. Even if he had, Chloe wouldn't have taken it seriously.

His face still held traces of youth, yet he was incredibly serious. You could see the visible tension on his face, his ears as red as the sunset. His fluffy, soft, blonde hair made him look like a fearless lion cub. Despite his cuteness, there was

herself. Her first instinct was to reject him and to do so thoroughly. It was the best

I know you're single

if I were single, I wouldn't consider you

"Why not?"

l

felt a bit panicked inside. She had always seen Pax as a younger brother, even a child. This sudden confession had caught her completely off guard. She saw the hopeful joy in his eyes and

bit cruel. But

my eyes, you're not even a man. I

yourself. Go back to your

life. Farewell." Chloe

and headed back to