Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Connor didn't see this coming.

The video feed of the ocean cut out abruptly on his end. The last image he had was of Chloe clinging to the railing, screaming his name with every ounce of strength she had. Her voice was raw, each word soaked in a despair that seemed to have no bottom. Diana was paralyzed with shock. She hadn't expected Chloe to jump. Rushing to the deck, she peered over the edge but found nothing but darkness. Her heart pounded so fiercely it felt like it might burst from her chest. Had Chloe really just died like that? Her eyes snapped to the projection screen. No reaction from Connor's side. Claire was still pressing him to make a choice.

"Stop testing my patience. Who are you trading for with that card in your hand?"

Connor didn't hesitate. "I choose Chloe!"

Diana froze, a chill seeping into her bones. It felt as though she was swallowed by the dark, icy sea, each wave cutting into her like a knife. She had feared this moment, but now it was real. Uncle Connor, the man who had protected and taken care of her, had chosen someone else. All those years of care and concern were nothing but a lie, not even worth as much as a fleeting girlfriend.

A bitter laugh escaped her lips. Too bad Chloe had already jumped, and Connor didn't see it. Maybe Claire had done it on purpose, forcing her to face the grim reality.

Diana's laughter grew louder, tears streaming down her face as she looked up at the sky. "Uncle Connor, Uncle Connor... why did you lie to me?"

lie to me for a

lie forever? If you were going to abandon me in the end, I'd rather you had never entered my life when I was twelve. I

saw you,

it was all just a dream. A cruel, cruel

another thought, Diana sprinted to the

in the holographic display, Connor spoke again after a brief pause. "Fifteen percent of Sartori

fa's life."

to such lengths for Diana Family shares, the result of years of bitter struggle, were his ultimate bargaining chip.

to mention just a few minutes ago, both of them jumped into the

flickered back to life, showing a lone yacht drifting aimlessly on