Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

Connor was no stranger to this place; he'd been here so many times it felt like a second home. The receptionists and even the employees passing by greeted him with respect. Connor just nodded back, as he always did.

Chloe was in the office, sharing a laugh with Edgar. The vibe was easygoing and warm. As Connor came over, Edgar quipped, "A guy who truly loves you, even if he's running a business empire, will make time to pick you up from work. The ones who don't care will just say they're busy today, tired tomorrow, and tell you to get some sleep early the next night."

Chloe giggled, "What's going on? Did your boyfriend do something to annoy you?"

To Chloe, Edgar and his boyfriend were still an item. They'd made it public, and everyone in the office was under the same impression. But from what Chloe had seen, Edgar's boyfriend didn't seem all that attentive.

Edgar sighed, "He's just a thoughtless jerk."

Chloe suggested, "How about we grab some BBQ tonight? Invite your boyfriend, and the four of us can hang out."

"Nah, I'd rather not have to digest a bunch of lovey-dovey vibes before I even start eating," Edgar said with a knowing grin and made his exit.

Connor casually draped a coat over Chloe's shoulders. "Let's head out. I've got us a spot at Seasons Grill."noveldrama

Seasons Grill was famous for its charcoal barbecue. Chloe went for the extra spicy. When the food arrived, she was practically drooling. She couldn't wait to grab a slice of tender beef, dip it in spicy sauce, and savor it.

"Mmm... this is amazing," Chloe said, fully content.

Connor watched her with a smile. Lately, Chloe's appetite had picked up, and her tastes had shifted, too. She used to have a sweet tooth, but now she couldn't get enough spice.

Chloe ate her fill and patted her

round belly. "You know the saying, if

crave spicy, you're having a girl. s like our baby's going to daughter."

She beamed at Connor. "Looks like your wish is coming true."

Chloe knew Connor always dreamed of having a daughter. Of course, they both knew they'd love their child no matter the gender. They hadn't even bothered with a gender reveal

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because it didn't matter to them. But whenever they joked about having a girl, Connor would light up.

But not today.

That's when Chloe noticed Connor hadn't eaten much. He just sat there, watching

her with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"What's wrong?" Chloe asked.

Connor's grip on his water glass tightened until his knuckles turned white. Finally, he seemed to reach a tough decision. "Chloe, maybe we shouldn't have this baby."

The smile slipped right off Chloe's face.

It was like she couldn't believe her ears, and after what felt like forever, she managed to ask, "What are you talking about?"

A shadow of pain crossed Connor's eyes, spreading like ink in water. But his face

was set with determination. "Chloe, we can't keep this child."

Chloe shot to her feet, disbelief all over her face. In that instant, she was fuming, absolutely livid. But she quickly pulled herself together.

"Connor, you better have a damn good reason for saying something so outrageous, or I'm not going to let this slide!"