Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 789

Chloe paused for a moment, caught off guard. Her eyes darkened as she put on an indifferent expression. "Did you need something from me, Claire?" Claire, as always, was the picture of elegance, but her tone was still condescending. "Is this really how you talk to your elders?"

"We're equals," Chloe replied, her voice calm and detached.

Claire brushed past Chloe, making her way into the house. "Connor's 19 years younger than me. How does that not make me his elder?"

Chloe shot back with a smirk, "Sounds like his bad luck."

Claire turned, her eyes icy and sharp. Then she laughed, a biting sound. "You've got a sharp tongue and guts. No wonder those two are fighting over you."

"Claire, cut to the chase," Chloe said flatly. She knew Claire's visit wasn't a coincidence.

know why Pax agreed to tie the

brow furrowed, a sense of dread creeping

him with you," Claire

like she'd been

fall in line, I'd make your life difficult-maybe stage a car accident, stir up trouble, or even have a chat with your

fists. "How can you be

you have any idea how much he's sacrificed for you? He even joined the company for your sake. And remember when you threw that rock and hit my forehead? Why do you think I let it

Chloe. "Pax took the fall for you. The peaceful life you're enjoying is all thanks to him bearing the brunt. Bet you didn't know that, did you?"

that couldn't be severed. If Claire and Connor turned against her, Pax would be the one hurt most.

small laugh. "It's nothing. I just think it's a shame

"Pax is your son. Can't you

engagement to Eve." Chloe found her composure. Turning to Claire, she spoke firmly. "Let me be clear, Claire. No matter what, I'm standing by Connor. Even if it means going against the world, I'll be with him. We're inseparable, and nothing will change