Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 675

"What did you just say?" Chloe's face clouded over a bit. She could sense Connor's hostility toward her friend, but to her, this unprovoked animosity seemed completely irrational. Connor noticed the shift in Chloe's demeanor and let out a deep sigh.

Grant had openly confessed his feelings for Chloe. As a man himself, Connor could pick up on the ambition and aggression in Grant. Yet, he couldn't quite wrap his head around some things. Why, if Grant had feelings for her, had he never made a move, not even a small attempt? Their camaraderie as peers should hold as much weight as the bond Chloe shared with Lucas from childhood.

remain a secret from Chloe forever. It just didn't add up. Connor felt like Grant was carrying some heavy burden, something that held him back,

full of resignation and compromise. Chloe, unaware of the emotional rollercoaster he'd been on, just smiled. Casually, she reached over and scratched Connor's chin.

when he was upset, it would quickly cheer him up. But today, something was different. Chloe pulled her hand back and settled into her seat. Connor started the car and merged back into the traffic. He wasn't put off by Chloe's teasing. In fact, he used to love it, enjoying the way she played with him and sought his affection. But suddenly, Connor realized something. Even though they were married, even though he was her husband in every legal sense, Chloe's attitude hadn't shifted. Connor always felt like Chloe still saw him as her Trophy Boy. She never burdened him, and he'd never seen her get

him. The villa wasn't huge, but it was in a prime spot, with a private drive and surrounded by tall trees. Chloe wasn't even sure if there were other villas nearby. She chuckled, "True

into the house, one after the other. Connor shrugged off his coat, casually tossing it onto a cabinet in the entryway. Meanwhile, Chloe was still taking in