Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover



Tara was genuinely pleased to hear that.

"Exactly, he's the spitting image of Luca when he was a kid. This little one is just too adorable, with a nose and mouth just like Luca's, but those eyes..."

Tara nearly let something slip.

She was tempted to say they reminded her a bit of Chloe's.

She couldn't quite put her finger on why.

Chloe had grown up right before her eyes.

Back then, Tara had always wished for a daughter, so she doted on Chloe.

She vividly remembered what Chloe looked like as a newborn.

And when this little guy opened his eyes, there was an uncanny resemblance to baby Chloe.

Tara felt it was destiny.

But she kept that thought to herself, worried Chloe might read too much into it.

After all, Chloe was now married with a family and had drawn a line with Lucas.

So, best to keep those thoughts to herself.

Tara smiled softly, "The eyes do remind me of Linda's big, doe-eyed, and so innocent."

Chloe didn't know why, but looking at the child made her heart melt, while also stirring up an unexpected sadness.

She lingered in the nursery for a bit before deciding to head out.

Just as she was leaving, she happened to pass by Lucas's room.

Chloe paused without thinking.

Eventually, she knocked on the door.

Silence.

Chloe pushed the door open.

Lucas was sprawled out on the floor, surrounded by empty bottles.

The room reeked of booze and smoke.

Chloe stepped over the bottles and walked in.

Seeing Lucas lying there, unmoving.

She nudged his arm with her high heel, "Have you had enough?"

Lucas was already awake, his face blank.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

"Lucas, Linda's gone, and there's no bringing her back. You need to pull yourself together and move forward."

"Remember, you have a kid who's now motherless. Are you going to ignore him too?"

"Lucas, you're not a kid anymore. You can't just shut yourself away whenever life gets tough."

No matter what Chloe said, Lucas didn't budge.

Chloe finally reached her breaking point.

She grabbed his collar and dragged him into the bathroom.

She turned on the shower, letting the icy water cascade over Lucas's face.

"Lucas, are you even a man? You've always crumbled at the slightest setback."

"What good is this? Did you know

Ricky, the shooter, is dead too? Did

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you know someone paid for a hit, and Linda took the bullet meant for me? You're just wallowing in self-pity. Have you thought about how Linda's real killer is still out there?"

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not even avenging L

You're only wrapped up in your own misery, ignoring your child en.kikistot

"Lucas, you're acting like a selfish and useless man."

The freezing water shocked Lucas awake.

He shivered, but slowly, a spark returned to his eyes.

After a while, he finally asked, "Who wanted to kill you?"

Chloe was surprised he showed concern for her first.

Seeing Lucas had sobered up a bit, Chloe turned off the water.

She spoke calmly, "Lisa."

A flicker of shock crossed Lucas's face.

Chloe continued, "I won't let her get away with it. You'll see her downfall. Linda's death won't be for nothing."

"So, get it together. Stop acting like

you've given up. Remember, you said you hated Linda for deceiving you, for tormenting you, even wished you could strangle her. Now she's gone, just as you wanted. So what's with the despair?"