Billionaire

Chapter 227

Teddy’s face was a whirlwind of emotions. First, he was shocked, then angry, and finally, he landed somewhere between speechless and sympathetic.

“Ms. Chloe, how could you hit him with a table lamp? What on earth did he do to deserve that?” Teddy, usually the epitome of cool detachment, was now visibly ruffled, unable to maintain his usual composure.

Chloe replied slowly, “He was touching me without my consent.”

Teddy was at a loss for words. “… Fair enough,” he finally managed.

Turning to the CEO, Teddy’s voice was barely a whisper, “Boss, how could you? I brought you here to talk things out, not to act like a creep and freak Ms. Chloe out.”

Teddy was clearly embarrassed. As he helped Connor up, he added to Chloe, “I’m really sorry, Ms. Chloe. He had too much to drink.”

“Oh, so being drunk is his excuse for acting like a fool? Next time it happens, I’m calling the cops,” Chloe said, crossing her arms and speaking with a cold detachment.

Teddy couldn’t help but marvel at Chloe’s ruthlessness. To him, a little intensity between lovers didn’t qualify as creepy. But he also knew they were on completely different wavelengths.

In Connor’s heart, Chloe was still the woman he deeply loved. But from Chloe’s perspective, they were over.

Teddy offered a sheepish smile. “There won’t be a next time, Ms. Chloe. Thank you for your understanding.”

Chloe waved her hand. “Alright, take him to the hospital to get his wounds treated.”

Teddy thought his boss had it rough: a trip to the hospital for an IV during the day and now another visit at night for stitches. Why did Connor have to fall for someone as merciless and clear–headed as Ms. Chloe?

No wonder Connor hadn’t told her everything. Chloe was so clear–headed that if she knew all the risks of being with him, she’d leave without looking back.

Teddy sighed. Connor was in for a tough time.

After Connor left, Chloe lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. To say she was unaffected would be a lie. Whenever she couldn’t sleep, she found herself missing his embrace.

She was definitely moved and had feelings for him, but she knew she couldn’t fall for him again. It could cost her life. No matter what, life was the most important thing.

Chloe barely managed to sleep for two hours. The next morning, she headed to the airport. There were no direct flights from Riverbrook to Paris, so she had to take a connecting flight.

1/2

After a grueling sixteen–hour journey, Chloe was thankful she had booked a business class ticket, which allowed her to sleep comfortably in spurts. It was evening when she finally arrived in Paris, and she felt surprisingly refreshed.

Exiting the airport with her luggage in tow, Chloe made her way to the WORLD HOTEL, which she had booked in advance. The hotel was conveniently close to the Grand Palace, the venue for the competition in two days.

Her room was a deluxe suite with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River. The hotel also boasted Paris‘ most famous rooftop bar, with a 120–meter terrace offering panoramic views of the city.

Chloe thought it would be a nice place to visit if she couldn’t sleep at night.

After settling into her room for a bit, Chloe decided to go for a walk. She visited a few luxury stores and bought some handbags she liked, which lifted her spirits. As the evening darkened, she felt a sense of calm settling over her.