Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 1055

Connor knew exactly what Chloe was doing-she was putting her life on the line to threaten Grant.

She was gambling everything.

But Chloe had no idea she could actually hold her breath underwater for ten whole minutes. Most people would've drowned after just four or five.

Connor's hands clenched the metal bars so hard his knuckles went pale. He kept shaking his head at Chloe, begging her with his eyes to come up for air.

But Chloe just gripped his hand even tighter, refusing to let go.

Connor had never felt this kind of fear-not even when his own life was on the line. Because deep down, he believed Grant wouldn't really let Chloe die. But what if something went wrong? What if Chloe didn't make it? What if Grant wasn't even watching?

Desperation filled Connor's eyes. But Chloe's gaze burned with a fierce

determination he'd never seen before.

The seconds dragged by, painfully slow.

falter. Her legs were kicking uncontrollably now, but she still wouldn't

fingers off the bars, but somehow, Chloe's grip only tightened— like her hands were welded in place. Her face twisted in pain, but

felt like he was suffocating, a heavy weight crushing his chest, getting heavier by

out when suddenly, Connor noticed the cage

He pushed out of the cage and swam to Chloe, just as her body

got to her in time,

In the middle of the pool, a T- shaped platform had appeared-just big enough for both of them

in his arms,

CPR, panic in his voice. "Chloe, wake

Suddenly, she coughed hard, water spilling from her

stopped, still kneeling

trembled as she reached up, her fingers gently brushing Connor's cheek. "Don't worry. I'm

to him, voice raw. "I'm sorry, Chloe. I'm so, so

find the words. Guilt tore at him. She'd been through enough, and now he'd dragged her into this

him back, holding

on to some memory or a husband who

down