Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

Lucas remembered Chloe's shining moment when she was 14 and represented her school at the United Nations, delivering an eloquent speech. The audience erupted in applause.

At the same age, Chloe took the stage as the lead in a ballet at the Paris Opera House. The Royal Ballet Company noticed her immediately, but she turned down their offer because she found the food there unbearable.

Back then, Chloe had a wardrobe full of stunning ball gowns and pricey jewelry. Everyone adored her, and she radiated the dazzling light and vibrant energy of a young princess.

Linda and Chloe were worlds apart. One sparkled high above while the other slogged through the mud.

Sympathy and compassion softened Lucas' resolve, melting his expression entirely. He turned and wrapped Linda in his arms.

His voice was tender. "Linda, that's all in the past. Your future will shine just as bright as Chloe's."

Leaning on Lucas' shoulder, Linda looked heart-wrenchingly pitiful. "Luca, I know I don't deserve you. You're like that white dress I long to touch but at a great cost. But, you are the best thing in my life, a beacon of light in my dark, sunless world. No matter the cost, I won't let anyone take you away from me."

"I know you and Chloe have been childhood sweethearts, and you haven't completely let go of those years of affection. I'm terrified your old flames might reignite, which is why I acted foolishly."

Linda straightened up, tears welling in her eyes as she gazed into Lucas'. "Luca, I love you more than anyone else in this world."

The near-devotional look in Linda's eyes made Lucas pull her close. He did love Linda because only she saw him as a god. Her admiration, worshipfulness, crazy love, and cautiousness made him feel like the best man in the world.

Around Chloe, he always felt inferior, even needing to curry favor.

The anger in Lucas' eyes vanished, with only tenderness left. Linda sensed an opportunity. She leaned against his chest, her voice soft as a kitten's.

She carefully gauged Lucas'

expression before speaking, “Luca,© NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

divorce Chloe and start fresh with me, okay? I don't care if people call me the other woman. All I care

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about is whether you still love me. With that tie between you and Chloe, I'm always scared and anxious. I'm terrified you two might reconcile. If that happens, and you two are husband and wife, what will happen to me and our baby?"

Mentioning Chloe darkened Lucas' mood instantly. The name Chloe weighed on his heart like a stone. With each heartbeat, it felt unbearable.

Though he and Chloe weren't legally

married, she was still Lucas' wife in his heart. This was why he hadn't told Linda they didn't have a marriage certificate. That piece of paper didn't define anything for him; he believed that he and Chloe were husband and wife.

Thus, he couldn't give Linda the conventional status she desired.

When he thought of Chloe possibly being involved with Connor, his heart felt a thousand times heavier.