Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 692

He moved left, and Chloe mirrored him. He went right, and she followed suit. Finally cornered, Pax spoke up, "Chloe..."

"Pax, look at me," Chloe insisted, her voice firm. She could see it too-Pax wasn't himself. The light in his eyes was gone, replaced by a distant, shrunken look. His usual brightness had vanished.

He hesitated, then lifted his gaze to meet hers. Just like that, a sharp pain pierced Chloe's heart. Pax's eyes were dark, empty of any light. It was still his face, but he seemed hollow, like all his energy had been drained away.

"Pax, how have you been lately?" Chloe asked, her voice tinged with worry. She already knew the answer. He wouldn't look so lifeless if things were going well.

Pax's eyes glistened with unshed tears. "I didn't want to come today, but I knew you'd be here, Chloe. I just wanted to see you. I won't be a bother."

He had planned to just take a quick look and leave. But after one glance, he longed for more.

don't need to avoid me. We're

head again. "Yes, Aunt Chloe," he said quietly. "I haven't had the chance to congratulate you and Uncle yet." Chloe gave a gentle smile. "No need for

have you been

Pax had seemed to disappear completely. Chloe had assumed Claire might have

replied. "I'm

not joining the family business, insisting

doesn't matter what you do, as long as you're happy. Don't pressure yourself. Whatever our relationship with your mom is, it has

there for you." Meanwhile, Connor had just stepped away when he got a call. Diana's voice was on the line. "Uncle Connor, I'm on the rooftop. I

Connor frowned but headed to

Sartori Corporation was expansive, a place few visited. Unbeknownst to most, it offered the most stunning views of the city. Connor had spent much of

here. At

his