Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover
Chapter 70

While abroad, Linda had been scheming, gathering dirt on Chloe. But that wasn't the half of it. Lucas found several other folders on Linda's computer, all filled with damaging information about Chloe that could ruin her reputation. Most of it was twisted out of context, outright lies. They included things like Chloe being a bully in high school and a troubled girl who had an abortion.

Lucas knew better. They had spent their high school years together, and Chloe was never a bully or a troubled girl. In fact, she was bright, straightforward, sincere, and excelled academically. Everyone, from teachers to students, adored her. Clearly, these were malicious fabrications. If exposed, any one of them could drag Chloe into an abyss.

The room was dark, with flickering light casting shadows on Lucas' expressionless face, making him look even more enigmatic.

*****

Chloe was enjoying a rare break these days. She'd been working non-stop for a year, hardly taking any days off because of her daily noon news broadcasts. Now, with some free time, she found herself a bit at loose ends.

She slept in until the sun was high, then got to work on her jewelry designs. Her friend had been hounding her for new pieces, so she took the chance to send him two sets.

Connor had been on a business trip to Japan for three days and just got back today. At noon, Chloe received a message from him inviting her to lunch in the CEO's office at CNR. With nothing better to do, she decided to go. She kinda loved the special meals Connor's chef prepared just for him. She drove straight into CNR Tower's underground parking and took Connor's private elevator up to his office, which opened into his personal lounge. Chloe thought this setup was perfect for secret meetings.

The lounge was empty, so she headed straight for Connor's office area. As soon as she opened the door, she ran into Connor's personal secretary, Teddy, making the atmosphere instantly awkward. Teddy, unfazed, adjusted his rimless glasses and said politely, "Ms. Chloe, Mr. Connor is on his way. He'll be here in about ten minutes."

Chloe nodded. "Okay, got it."

She sat in Connor's office chair and glanced at a stack of documents on the desk, spotting a familiar photo. It was Lisa in the photo. Unable to resist, Chloe picked up the document to take a closer look. It was a job application. Lisa was applying for the position of Executive Assistant to the CEO.

A chill passed through Chloe's eyes. Back in her sophomore year, Lisa had stormed into the Meadows family home with a stack of DNA test papers, turning their lives upside down. Lisa's adoptive mother, who was actually Chloe's biological mother Ann, had swapped two babies at birth twenty years ago to get back at the Meadows family.

According to Lisa, she had been mistreated her whole life. This pushed Leah's guilt over her biological daughter and her hatred toward Ann to the brink. Ann was later sentenced to life for murder.

Leah, consumed by rage and guilt, turned her anger on Chloe. The mother who had once adored her suddenly wanted her dead, something Chloe couldn't fathom. At that moment, she wondered if her death would rekindle even a spark of her mother's old love.

So, she attempted suicide. But in the end, it didn't work.