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.

need to avoid me. We're

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 formality. You know I've always thought of you like a

have you been up

completely.

the company," Pax replied. "I'm now the

had always been adamant about not

what you do, as long as you're happy. Don't pressure yourself. Whatever our relationship with your mom is, it has nothing to do with you.

understand, Chloe. No matter what, I'll always be there for you." Meanwhile, Connor had just stepped away when he got a call. Diana's voice was

frowned but headed to the rooftop

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

here. At ten,

his