Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

"What's the game plan this time, buddy?" Maddie asked, her eyes seemingly fixated on her freshly polished nails.

"Tomorrow's headlines will read: 'Sartori Corporation CEO's Wife Plunges into Postpartum Depression, Leaps Off Maternity Center Rooftop."

Chloe got the picture right away. Her partner was pulling the same old trick- staging another fake death with a double.

"So, you're not the double this time?" Chloe asked.

Maddie let out a sly chuckle. "Nope, not me. He's got a whole army of pawns like me. There's someone who already looked a bit like you, then went under the knife to look almost identical. Falling from a skyscraper, she'd be unrecognizable, so they don't need my disguise magic. I'm worth more than just a placeholder."noveldrama

Chloe's eyes went wide with disbelief. "All this just to stage an illusion and fool everyone? You're really going to sacrifice an innocent life?"

Maddie offered a faint, almost resigned smile. "If the act isn't convincing, who's going to buy it?"

Chloe couldn't wrap her head around it. These folks seemed utterly insane. Yet, she tried to keep her cool.

She tried to negotiate. "Whatever Grant's offering, my husband and I can match it -ten times over if you help us out."

Maddie's smile turned into a grim one. "You're oversimplifying it. Money's not an issue. I was groomed by Claud, and he's got his own ways of ensuring we stay loyal. Ms. Chloe, my hands are tied."

Chloe suddenly stepped forward, grabbing Maddie by the throat. "Then don't blame me for being harsh."

Last time, Maddie had caught her off guard with hypnosis. This time, Chloe was prepared. If talking wouldn't work, she'd have to get physical. Chloe was skilled, and after some time, she'd fully regained her strength. Maddie didn't stand a chance.

With swift precision, Chloe knocked Maddie out cold. She quickly found Maddie's phone, but there was o signal. Classic move by her partner. The whole area was a dead zone.

But she had to get out of there, no matter

Shat. Cradling her child

wrapped in a blanket, Chloe

for the exit.

Right at the doorway, she ran into Grant. Seeing him again made her instinctively backpedal a few steps.

Her face was a mask of

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Grant just glanced inside, spotting Maddie sprawled on the floor. "Useless," he muttered, ice in his voice.

Chloe's eyes were cold, laced with fear. "Grant, you're a monster."

A ghost of a smile crossed Grant's otherwise stern face. "Looks like you remember everything now."

Chloe knew she was cornered. "I'd rather die than let you win."

Grant glanced at the child in her arms. "If you die, he'll go with you."

"Grant, you're heartless," Chloe spat, shaking with anger.

But seeing Grant's indifferent, frosty demeanor made her realize he was serious about his threat.

"Chloe, just come quietly, and I'll let Connor live," he said, each word dripping with cold detachment.