Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

Lucas squeezed Chloe's hand, desperation in his eyes. "Rose, don't you trust me?"noveldrama

Chloe hesitated. She didn't have an answer. Her thoughts were spinning, the pressure building inside her head until it almost hurt.

Before she could say anything, there was a knock at the door.

She gently pulled her hand out of Lucas's and went to answer it.

Connor stood outside, a calm, gentle smile on his face. "I made breakfast. Want to eat together?"

Chloe just stared at him. Her expression shifted quickly confusion, suspicion, shock, even a hint of fear and caution.

Connor seemed to sense something was off. "Chloe? What's wrong?"

She swallowed hard. "Connor, is Tim really my son?"

The question hung in the air. Both Connor and Lucas froze.

Connor glanced over Chloe's shoulder at Lucas. It was obvious someone had said something.

His face darkened. "Did Lucas tell you?"

"I just want the truth. Is Tim really my child?" Chloe asked, her voice tight.

Connor nodded. "Yes. He's your son. You gave birth to him."

Chloe's world tilted. She felt dizzy, like she might collapse.

How could this be happening?

Connor looked tense, watching her closely.

Lucas had already told her everything. He must be so sure that, even if she knew, she'd still pick him.

Both men waited for her to react.

Chloe steadied herself against the doorframe, pulling herself together.

When she finally looked up, her eyes were cold and distant. "Mr. Connor, please leave. I want you out of my house."

Connor's brows drew together. He'd always feared this moment. Now that she knew the truth, she was pushing him away even more.

To Chloe, who'd lost her memories, the past felt like someone else's story- nothing to do with her.

His plan had been to slowly ea et

her life, to help her remember

through the little details of everyday living. Maybe, along the way, Lucas would slip up and show his true self.

But now Lucas had jumped the gun, telling her everything.

Connor tried again. "You can't just believe Lucas. You know he's not telling you everything."

Lucas's jaw tightened.

Connor looked at him, voice cold. "Let me guess—he's playing the victim."

Lucas glared back. "You're the one~~~ who ruined everything, Connor. Rose and I have known each other

forever. You came between us and stole her away."

Connor shot back, "You're unbelievable, Lucas. You took advantage of her when she lost her memory. And stop calling her Rose-her name is Chloe."

Their argument heated up, both of them talking over each other, both desperate to win her over.

Chloe's head pounded. She couldn't take it anymore.

"If you two won't leave, then I will," she said, spinning around and walking out.

Connor chased after her. "Chloe, wait-where are you going?"

She didn't slow down. "Mr. Connor, I need some space. I don't know who to believe right now. Please just leave me alone."

She kept walking. This time, Connor didn't follow.

Later, he packed up and left with Tim, checking into a small hotel in town.

Back at the house, Lucas sat alone in the study. He'd already listed the place for sale online and reached

out to his black market contactset

offering extra cash to have the

identity exchange moved up just three days left.