Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 402

The group quickly made it to the villa mansion. Everyone headed back to their rooms to get some rest. Pax was about to do the same when Connor grabbed him by the arm. "From now on, you stick with Chloe. Don't leave her side for even a second."

Pax was already feeling down. The image of his uncle forcefully kissing Chloe still haunted him. For the first time, he resisted angrily, "Why should I follow your orders?"

"Because your mother wants to kill her," Connor replied, his voice steady.

Pax frowned. "Why are you slandering my mom?"

"Pax, we used to shield you from the truth to protect you, so you can grow up in a positive environment. But it's time you face reality. Your mother is ruthless. She’s tried to assassinate me 13 times, twice with her own hands."

Pax was stunned. He stared at Connor, not wanting to believe it, but Connor’s calm expression didn’t seem like he was lying.

"I don't believe it. My mom isn't like that."

Connor's voice remained calm. "The gun Chloe had today? Your mother gave it to her, to kill Diana. Instead, Chloe saved her. Do you think your mother will let that slide? Since we got to the island, they've been in one incident after another. Do you think it’s all a coincidence?"

Pax had to admit, things did seem suspicious. But he still couldn’t wrap his head around the idea that his mother would commit murder. Eventually, though, he agreed to Connor’s plan.

Since dinner, Pax had been hanging out in Chloe's room. Usually so chatty, he seemed preoccupied now. He lay on the couch with his back to Chloe, lost in thought. Chloe didn’t ask him to leave. She knew that, right now, Pax was her protector.

Outside, the sea breeze howled, making the windows rattle. The typhoon really seemed to be coming. Chloe stepped onto the balcony to take in the stormy night. Suddenly, a dark figure leaped down from above, pressing a cloth soaked in ether over her mouth. Chloe struggled briefly before passing out.

Pax thought he heard something. He turned around but saw nothing. He got up. "Chloe, where are you?"

Chloe had been right there, but now she was nowhere to be seen. A terrible feeling gnawed at Pax's gut.