Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover



Claire's attendant stepped up and tried the handle, but the door wouldn't budge.

"Miss, it's locked from the inside," the servant said, trembling slightly. By now, everyone's curiosity and suspicion were through the roof.

Claire's face was a mask of indifference as she coolly commanded, "Break the lock."

Muffled sounds drifted from inside, sounding like a woman's moans, but it was hard to tell for sure. Still, the crowd was nearly convinced by the servant's earlier claim, especially since Eve and Mr. Connor had indeed vanished together. If it were true, this would be a scandal of epic proportions.

Claire, however, showed no interest in sparing the couple any dignity, intent on tearing away their last shred of privacy. It was clear to all what she intended: to see Connor disgraced and abandoned.

Kent, looking particularly troubled, was convinced the woman inside was likely Eve. He couldn't bear the thought of his daughter being exposed in such a shameful way.

He positioned himself in front of the door, saying, "Claire, I think Pax and Eve might be elsewhere. We should look around." Kent's intention was plain; he wanted to avoid the scene that would tarnish Eve's reputation forever. He had supported Claire for years and hoped she would grant him this favor.

Claire, however, was unyielding. "Mr. Kent, opening this door is the only way to clear your daughter's name."

Kent, in a rare show of vulnerability, pleaded, "Claire, please, don't open it. I'm asking you."

Even if everyone suspected what was happening inside, as long as the door remained closed, as long as there was no direct evidence, there was still a chance for things to be smoothed over.

But Claire was unmoved. "Someone, please escort Mr. Kent away."

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Two security guards appeared and gently, but firmly, led Kent aside, leaving him feeling completely defeated. At that moment, the lock was picked, and the door swung open, revealing a shocking scene to everyone present.

A man and woman were tangled on the couch, their clothes barely hanging on..The man was mostly covering the woman, concealing her from view. All anyone could see was the man's muscular back and the pair's uninhibited groans and moans.

The sight left everyone stunned, many gasping in shock. Several people had already whipped out their phones to capture the moment.

A faint, satisfied smile tugged at

Claire's lips. Connor, you're truly finished now, she thought as she

stepped inside. But soon, she sensed something was off, and

others did too.

"Isn't that Diana Gilbert?" someone noted, recognizing Diana's prosthetic limb.

"And that's not Mr. Connor. Isn't that Barrett, that minor celeb?"

In an instant, the mood shifted, and whispers rippled through the crowd.

"Isn't Barrett supposed to be the grand duchess's young fling? How did he end up with the Gilbert family's heiress?"

"He's just a wannabe actor, a rich person's plaything. Such a shameless dog, and the grand duchess doesn't even mind."