Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover



Barrett was in a panic, pleading, "Ms. Claire, I swear I don't know what happened. I've been set up! You're the only one I care about, please believe me. I'd never do anything to betray you."

Claire knew he was telling the truth, that Connor had orchestrated the whole thing. But that didn't stop her from being furious. "You're such an idiot, completely useless."

Barrett dropped to his knees, inching closer to her. "Ms. Claire, just give me one more chance. I promise I'll make it right. Please?"

But Claire wasn't having any of it. "If you can't handle something this small, what good are you? Get out of my life and don't ever come back." She pulled her hand away from his grasp, leaving him devastated.noveldrama

"Ms. Claire, please don't leave me. I've been by your side for seven years, given you everything. I can be your loyal servant, just don't abandon me." Barrett was in tears, genuinely distraught.

He knew she was serious this time.

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Claire wasn't upset about his affair with Diana; it was the public embarrassment that got to her. Everyone knew Barrett was her lover, and now this scandal had tarnished her reputation. She had to cut him loose, but he couldn't bear the thought of losing her.

Claire stood her ground, unmoved. That's when Desmond stormed in, witnessing the whole scene. His rage was palpable as he landed a punch square on Barrett's face, followed by another. "You lowlife, how dare you touch my daughter? I'll end you today!"

Barrett didn't fight back, just curled up defensively on the floor. Claire finally stepped in, unable to watch any longer. "Desmond, calm down. Remember whose place this is." Her bodyguards rushed in to separate the two men.

Desmond had vented his anger but

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Barrett. He suspected Claire played a role in the day's events. "Claire, what did you do to Diana? You're a monster. Marrying you was the biggest mistake of my life. You've ruined me and now you're after my children? You deserve every misfortune that comes your way."

Desmond's anger was righteous, yet Claire remained composed. "Desmond, marrying me and having a son with me was the best thing that ever happened to you. If I hadn't lost my memory, do you think I'd have settled for someone as pathetic as you?"

Desmond was shaking with fury.

Claire had once been the toast of Eldridge City, the dream girl of every eligible bachelor. They were childhood friends, and he'd always admired her. But young Claire wasn't interested in wealth or status. She only had eyes for one man an opera singer named Paul White, five years her senior.