Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 680

Ambition is one of those things that, once it takes root, it's easy to feed. Chloe suddenly broke into a smile, as if she was in the best mood ever. “Ms. Claire, you’re giving me too much credit. I’ve never wanted to be a queen. All I want is a simple life, doing what I love with the person I love,” she said.

Claire’s gaze turned icy. “So, you’re saying no.”

Chloe met her gaze calmly. “I’ve said before, I wouldn’t enter the game because I didn’t want to be anyone’s pawn. But now that Connor and I are married, we’re a team, and I’m ready to jump in.”

Chloe rose to her feet, looking down at Claire with newfound determination. “But this time, I’m not a pawn. I’m a player, just like you.”

Her eyes turned cold as well. “Ms. Claire, I won’t let anyone harm Connor. You’re right, we have some things in common. Push me too far, and I’ll do what needs to be done. Pax is such a good soul, you wouldn’t want him dragged into the dark side of all this.”

Claire caught the meaning behind her words. “Pax is bright, honest, and he’s crazy about you. How’s he any less than Connor?”

Chloe had already turned to leave, her voice cool, “Precisely because he’s honest, he shouldn’t be a pawn in our game.”

With that, Chloe exited Claire’s office. Connor was waiting outside, glancing at his watch every now and then, clearly on edge. When he saw Chloe, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Connor burst out laughing. People passing by in the hallway couldn’t believe their eyes. To them, Mr. Connor was always as cold as an iceberg, and here he was, laughing openly. The way he gazed at the woman beside him—with such tenderness and affection—was like watching glaciers melt and barren trees blossom. It was enviable to the bone.

Chloe and Connor spent a few days in Eldridge City and even visited the old family home. Jeffery was thrilled to see Chloe and had her play chess with him for half the day. But Claire was nowhere to be seen.

While playing, Chloe tried to gauge Jeffery’s thoughts on who might be the next heir to the Sartori family. But the old man was too clever, skillfully dodging her attempts and steering the conversation back to the chessboard. Chloe realized she wouldn’t get anything out of him and let it go.

Before they knew it, Christmas was upon them, along with the annual Sartori Corporation gala. It was set to be a day like no other.