Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Chapter 481

Winston perked up at the sound of Cassie's voice, turning his head in her direction. Cassie was lounging

comfortably on a leather sofa, her slicked-back hair and casually crossed legs giving off an air of effortless

charm.

As Winston made his way over, the dim lighting revealed Chloe sitting there, a surprise mirrored in her eyes as

they met his. Cassie stood, poised to introduce them, "Sweetheart, this is..." she began, but Chloe cut in, rising

to her feet. "Cassie, | already know him," she

Chloe turned to Winston, "Dr. Winston, is this the place you mentioned for our evening plans?" Winston chuckled

at the coincidence, "And is this the bar you've been invitingto all this time?" They exchanged a knowing

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smile, leaving Cassie utterly puzzled. "Wait, how do you two know each other?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.

said with a hint of amusement. Cassie blinked in surprise.

Winston settled into a seat, "Chloe and | go way back, we're old friends," he explained. What he didn't mention

was that Chloe was also his patient, a detail kept under wraps as part of his professional ethics, regardless of

Chloe's connection with Cassie. Delighted by the unexpected reunion, Cassie poured out three glasses of wine,

"Well, isn't this a small world? Let's toast to that!" They clinked glasses, echoing a cheerful "Cheers."

Once they were seated, Winston casually inquired, "So, what's the story between you two?" Cassie and Chloe sat

snugly close. Cassie draped an arm around Chloe, drawing her in, "We've known each

other since we were kids, best friends, really. She's my ride-or-die, the woman | love most inthe world. I'd give

her my life," Cassie declared with tic flair.

Chloe laughed, "Don't be so tic, | don't need your life," she teased. Winston watched their playful

interaction, a flicker of confusion crossing his mind. How could Chloe be so at ease with another guy, even if they

were childhood pals? Still, their bond seemed genuine, their closeness effortless.

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be right back she said, excusing herself to greet more guests. Left alone, Winston and Chloe chatted away

aimlessly until Winston, nursing his drink, asked with a teasing edge, "Aren't you worried your fiancé, the

famously jealous type, might not appreciate you being chummy with other guys?"

Chloe almost choked on her drink, eyes wide with surprise. "Wait, what?" she sputtered. "Everyone knows

Connor's got a jealous streak. Aren't you worried about him seeing this?" Winston asked, his tone light, purely as

a concerned friend.

Chloe's expression turned to one of

shock, "You mean you don't know Cassie is..." she started, only to have her words abruptly silenced. Cassie,

returning just in tto catch the tail end of the conversation, swooped in, covering Chloe's mouth before she

could finish. She practically enveloped Chloe in her embrace.