Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 89

Lucas looked up at the newcomer. The moment he saw who it was, the fury in his eyes turned to sheer astonishment. He was utterly dumbfounded.

"Mr. Connor?" he stammered.

Lucas' first instinct was disbelief. It couldn't be possible. Yet, there was Connor, casually wrapping his arm around Chloe's slender waist.

"Are you hungry? What do you feel like eating later?" Connor asked Chloe, his tone casual.

Chloe pondered for a moment. "I'd love some of your spicy ribs."

"Alright, let's hit the supermarket and get some ribs then," Connor replied without missing a beat.

Lucas watched their easy, intimate exchange, still struggling to believe his eyes. But this was the King of Eldridge. Moncada International hadn't secured the Paradise Resort project yet, and Lucas knew he had to tread carefully.

"Mr. Connor? What exactly is your relationship with my wife?" Lucas questioned, trying to keep his emotions in check.

At Marian's birthday banquet, Lucas and Chloe had shown up as a married couple. How could someone of Connor's stature be involved with a married woman knowingly?

Connor kept his arm around Chloe, a taunting smile playing on his otherwise cold face. "Isn't it obvious?"

Lucas felt a surge of anger. "Mr. Connor, you do realize Chloe is a married woman, don't you?"

"And as for the Moncada family's dignity, you lost that when you eloped with your lover. Why worry about your marriage now?"

Connor stepped forward, positioning himself between Chloe and Lucas. "Mr. Lucas, Chloe is now my girlfriend. From now on, stop bothering her, or don't blame me for shutting Moncada International out of the Paradise Resort project."

Then, he took Chloe's hand and led her to his car. Lucas' anger surged, but he still struggled to accept it. How could Chloe be involved with Connor? Maybe it was just a coincidence? Perhaps Connor had just passed by, witnessed their argument, and decided to play the hero? These rich guys loved that kind of scenario, didn't they?

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Yet, as he watched Chloe leave with Connor, his heart was in turmoil.

Linda arrived just as Chloe was leaving. She approached Lucas hesitantly. "Luca, do you still love Chloe?" she asked, her voice filled with uncertainty. Linda had often asked such questions whenever she felt insecure.