Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover
Chapter 80

As soon as she stepped inside, Chloe spotted Connor descending from the second floor. When he saw her, he halted mid-step. "Heading to the office?" Chloe asked casually.

Connor didn't respond; he just stared down at her from his elevated position.

It wasn't until she walked past him that he finally spoke. "Why didn't you pick up your phone?"

Chloe pulled her phone out of her bag to check. "It died."

She noticed Connor's expression was anything but cheerful. "Did you wait up for me last night? I told you I had plans and not to wait."

Connor locked eyes with her. "You didn't say you wouldn't be coming home."

Chloe smiled, leaning in to give him a quick, soothing peck on the lips. "Sorry, darling, I'll let you know in advance next time."

She tried to head upstairs to catch up on some sleep, but suddenly, a forceful grip caught her arm.

"Chloe, what am I to you, your pet dog?" Anger was brewing on his handsome face. "There to pet when you're pleased and kicked aside when you're not?"

Chloe couldn't fathom why he was so riled up this early in the morning. She had clearly told him not to wait up for her.

Well, over these three years, every now and then, he'd display such pettiness.

Chloe tried to be patient, "I really had something to do yesterday. How about I make it up to you tonight?"

Usually, at this point, Connor would back down, but this time, his expression only darkened. "Your so-called 'something to do' was cozying up with Lucas in that club?" Chloe quickly realized what was going on. "You were at the club last night, too?"

It seemed Connor had seen her with Lucas. No wonder he was so angry.

Chloe decided to explain. "Lucas was drunk, and I was just taking him home."

"He was drunk, and you had to be the one to escort him? Chloe, what exactly is your relationship with him now?"

"I only helped out of gratitude to his family."

Connor laughed sarcastically. "Are you really moved by your gratitude to the Moncada family, or are there still lingering feelings for Lucas?"

Yesterday, he heard the words Chloe had uttered while holding Lucas all too clearly. She tenderly called him Luca, saying she would never leave him behind. She took care of him like a child.

A sarcastic smirk appeared on Connor's lips. "Your skills in appeasing men are truly masterful."

He pinched Chloe's chin. "Am I not enough to satisfy you? Why were you so quick to reconcile with Lucas?"

Chloe's gaze turned frosty, yet her lips still bore a slight smile. "Mr. Connor, that's out of line."

Connor's eyebrows furrowed, his dark eyes stormy with emotion.

Chloe's signature radiant smile remained, her voice enchantingly persuasive. "Our relationship doesn't warrant such explanations from me, so please, don't act like you're interrogating a criminal. We're simply in this for mutual benefits, seeking happiness in each other's company."

"We're neither married nor lovers. I must say, I haven't breached our agreement. As for my heart, my thoughts, you have no right to interfere."

"Of course, if you are tired of this arrangement, feel free to end it anytime. I'll move out immediately."

Connor stared at the stunning girl before him. Her message was clear. She hadn't slept with Lucas, but her heart still harbored feelings for him, thus telling Connor to back off.

Connor even suspected that if he chose to end things, she would leave eagerly and perhaps even celebrate with champagne.