Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

Chloe's belly was quite the sight now, but she was still moving around like a champ. Life hadn't really changed much for her. She kept up with her regular hospital visits, and everything seemed steady. The aneurysm in her brain hadn't grown, which was a relief. Still, there was this constant feeling of tension in the air, like the calm before a storm.

Childbirth was the big challenge looming ahead. Chloe decided on a C-section, figuring it was the safer bet. The date was set for a week later at Center Hospital, with the head honcho of the obstetrics department taking charge of the operation. Lately, Chloe had been taking it easy at home, but boredom was creeping in, so she found herself frequently popping by Connor's office.

Connor had his suspicions about Grant. The guy just seemed off. But after some digging, he didn't uncover anything concrete. Despite that, Connor kept his guard up. Whenever Chloe needed acupuncture, he was right there with her, keeping an eye on things. But he had his own share of troubles, mainly involving Amelia and Teddy.

Since their last encounter, Amelia had sought out Teddy to apologize for her fake death stunt. But when Teddy got the full story, he lost it. The idea that Amelia had been alive all this time, not a peep for five years, tore him up inside. And hearing that what happened between them was just a game? That was a bitter pill to swallow. On one hand, he was overjoyed she was alive, but on the other, he was crushed by her deceit. So, he kept pressing Amelia for answers.noveldrama

That afternoon, Chloe and Connor had plans to dine at a fancy French restaurant. After her nap, seeing she had some time to spare, Chloe thought she'd swing by Connor's office. As she stepped off the elevator and strolled through the hallway, she noticed a crowd gathered around the CEO's office door.

Curious, Chloe walked over. The secretarial staff quickly parted to let her through, greeting her with a respectful, "Mrs. CEO."

"What's going on?" she asked.

The meeting room door was wide open, and people were craning their necks to see what was happening inside. As Chloe approached, there was a mix of curiosity and anxiety on their faces, as if whatever was inside was not meant for her eyes.

Teddy's assistant, Zack, who knew her well, looked troubled. "Chloe,just now, this woman barged into the CEO's office. We couldn't stop her. She was all dolled up, looking like she was ready to cause trouble.”

Another person chimed in, "“Yeah, she was dressed to the nines, heavy makeup, the whole nine yards. Chloe, someone's trying to make a move on the CEO while you're expecting; you can't just let that slide."

Chloe had a pretty good idea of who it was. Keeping her cool, she said, "Alright, folks, back to work. No need to crowd around."

With Chloe's word, everyone reluctantly dispersed. But since she was a frequent visitor, people knew she was approachable despite her striking looks. Some of the braver ones lingered by the door after she went in.

Inside, Chloe found Maddie lounging on the sofa in a glamorous evening gown, her makeup flawless, and her perfume overpowering. Her hair was styled to perfection, giving off an air of endless allure. Outside, whispers floated around.

"That woman is stunning. When she walked in, the only word I could think of was 'breathtaking,' but even she can't outshine Chloe's natural beauty."