Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

His voice was calm, like a still lake, without a hint of emotional turmoil.

"Diana, why are you letting the world's opinions get to you? From the start, I've told you, I'll always just be your Uncle Connor. Don't entertain any other fantasies. Have you forgotten?" Diana hadn't forgotten. When she was eighteen, she tried to confess her feelings. That's when Connor had said those words to her.

However, everyone outside said she was the only one who mattered to Connor. The more they talked, the more she believed it. Or maybe, she just really wanted it to be true.

Diana's arms fell to her sides, her head drooped, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

Connor continued, "I've watched you grow up. In you, I see shades of my younger self. I protect you because I want you to become independent, maybe even surpass Claire's achievements, not to get entangled in this so-called romance. You have your own mission, for yourself and your family. I can't protect you forever."

Diana could barely listen anymore. "Uncle Connor, are you rejecting me because of Chloe?"

Connor's eyes turned cold for a moment.

The air felt like it had frozen.

Diana looked up at him, her dark eyes brimming with tears. "I know what Eve said is true. Chloe was your girlfriend in Riverbrook, but you two broke up. Why can't you accept me, Uncle Connor? I like you so much. I'd do anything for you."

grew stern, "I could never like you. I could never like

Was she just

smile appeared on her tear-streaked face. "You still like

answer was firm, "If I were to have a wife in the future,

what if Chloe loves

indifference. She didn't know why they broke up. But now, Pax

equally firm, "Then I would live alone, in solitude, till the

such an

of hope. Now, all

and said, "I understand, Uncle Connor." And then she walked

out a heavy sigh. His heart felt

he suddenly saw

It was Chloe.

ovel!

ear tilted to the side. She looked like she was eavesdropping out of