Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chloe paused for a moment before saying, "The day after tomorrow is Cassie's birthday, and I've already got plans."

She wasn't fibbing.

Cassie's birthday really was coming up, and she'd made sure to arrange a party with Chloe at the villa in Blue Eyes Hills well in advance.

On the other end, Leah sounded a bit tentative. "Alright then, let's find another day, okay?"

Chloe just nodded in agreement.

After Leah hung up, she sighed deeply.

Jacob, sitting next to her, quickly asked, "So, did she say yes?"

Leah shook her head.

Jacob's face clouded over instantly.

"What's going on? It's such a simple task, and you still couldn't manage it. If Chloe doesn't come, how are we going to find a reason to visit the Shaw family? Haven't you noticed how Belle Époque's stocks have tanked? Why aren't you more concerned?"

in freefall? Jacob, you've made all the big decisions over the years. When Missy swiped Chloe's competition spot, you turned a blind eye. Now you're blaming me for everything? What's that supposed to

than to

but he was a well-educated guy and quite the catch when he and Leah locked eyes at a ball. It was love at first

it was almost as if he became part

he had always let Leah take the

because he'd built his fortune using the Miller family's assets, and Leah had always held

the wife he'd appeased for so long, Jacob felt a

out of

last shot now. I've spent a lot and pulled strings to sto set up a meeting with them. Neil's rare invitation to their family dinner is a golden opportunity. If Chloe doesn't attend, what's the point of us going? They specifically asked to see the child from back then and mentioned wanting another look at

Silence hung between them.

set the time, and they couldn't change

for a couple of days to pay respects to their ancestors

this chance might mean there

Chloe had turned them

remembered that it really was

were practically inseparable, having grown