Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover
Chapter 629

At that moment, Connor looked pretty miffed. Meanwhile, Chloe had this subtle smile playing on her lips. She spoke up, all cool and collected, "Ma'am, he's not Lucas; he's my husband, Connor."

The lady owner paused, a bit flustered. "Oh dear, my apologies. I must be losing it, mixing up faces like that," she said, looking a tad embarrassed. After a bit more chit-chat, she added, "Chloe, it's such a treat having you back. This meal's on the house." And with that, she was off. The air got a little quiet. Chloe unwrapped a pair of chopsticks and handed them to Connor, but he just sat there, not taking them. With a hint of teasing in his voice, he said, "You were quite the hit back in school, weren't you?"

Chloe couldn't help but chuckle at his expression. It was as if he had "I'm jealous, so please make me feel better" plastered on his forehead. But she decided to play along and not pamper him. Instead, she placed the chopsticks in front of him and said, "Yep, I was the school's sweetheart, drowning in love letters and chocolates."

She picked up a piece of fish. "Weren't you the same?" she asked. With Connor's looks, she couldn't imagine him being anything but the heartthrob of the campus. But Connor wasn't your typical college Casanova. He'd moved abroad as a teen, and during those years, he kept to himself, never really getting into the social scene that was all the rage in the States. Anytime someone tried to get close, he'd brush them off with a chilly demeanor. Soon enough, folks started saying he was too aloof and full of himself, and people stopped trying.

Connor gave a soft snort and picked up a slice of lotus root. "You think I act the same with everyone as I do with you?" he challenged.

Chloe got it right away. The way Connor behaved with others was worlds apart from how he was with her. Who'd believe that the guy everyone thought was icy and untouchable could turn into such a laid-back, cheeky guy around her? Chloe's thoughts drifted to his behavior in more private moments, so different from the composed and dignified man before her now, and she felt her cheeks heat up.

Connor sighed, "If only I'd found you sooner."

It wasn't like he hadn't thought about it. But his life was messy, and he didn't want to drag her into the drama with his sister. Plus, he'd always looked up to her as a kind of beacon of hope, never expecting love to blossom between them. Falling for her at first sight after all those years was unexpected, leaving him with a tinge of regret.

Chloe placed the first piece of fish into his bowl. "It's not too late," she said softly, "everything's just as it should be."

Connor smiled, his eyes meeting hers. "Chloe, no matter what happens, no matter who I am, promise you'll never leave me, okay?"

Chloe figured he was worried about losing his battle with Claire. She grinned and said, "Don't worry. Even if you're hot the heir to the Sartori family, even if you lose everything, I won't leave your side. I'll take care of you if it comes to that."

Chloe nodded confidently, "You might not realize this, but your wife's got quite a bit of money." She chuckled, "Go ahead, take on Claire with no worries. If worst comes to worst, I'll have your back for life."

Connor laughed, surprised, "You'd take care of me?"

Connor would never let things get to

that point, but seeing Chloe's

earnestness warmed something inside him. After years of being closed off, his heart was finally starting to thaw, and he could feel new life stirring within.