Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 892

Suzanne waved her fan and let out a hearty laugh. "How was I supposed to know Connor's your son?" she teased, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "I've got plenty up my sleeve that you don't know about."

She leaned in, playful as ever, "Sing me 'Romeo and Juliet,' and maybe I'll spill some secrets."

Smack. A sharp slap echoed as it landed on Suzanne's cheek.

"You wretch! How dare you try to humiliate me like this!" Claire snapped, her voice trembling with indignation. Did Suzanne really think she could be ordered around like some performer?

But Suzanne just laughed even louder. "Aren't you the one who loves singing 'Romeo and Juliet'? Remember all those rehearsals with your friend? You're practically a pro at it!"

"Suzanne, do whatever you want, but if you think you can shame me, you've got another thing coming," Claire retorted, standing her ground.

Claire had always known about Suzanne's feelings for Hank, ever since college. That unrequited love had turned Suzanne's attention to Desmond, Claire's partner. It was supposed to be a win for Suzanne, but Claire didn't care. In fact, she was almost grateful.

Suzanne's elaborate schemes were all about bringing Claire down, but Claire wasn't about to let herself be toyed with.

Suzanne said coldly. "But I will

was ice. "Bring out the costume for our princess,"

emerged from backstage, carrying a costume and all its trimmings. They even had the ancient bronze sword, Claire's cherished possession from a bygone era. She had gifted it to Hank, who had adored it. Now, it was supposed

marched over, reclaiming the sword, her grip tight. She pointed it at

ground, unfazed by the threat. "Planning to

you're faster than

Suzanne wasn't done. "How about this:

want to

know who was behind the kidnapping of you and my

eyes narrowed, suspicion flaring. "What do

were dead, but the Sartori family had never uncovered the mastermind. All trails had gone cold

the Sartori family couldn't find out. Jeffery discovered it, but

taken aback. "Suzanne, stop with the nonsense. Do you really think

hurt her go scot-free. It was against everything she knew

maybe Jeffery