Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 280

Everything had just unfolded so quickly. Connor caught every word they said, loud and clear.

When Pax hopped into the car, he looked surprised. "Uncle Connor, what are you doing here?"

Connor's expression was as cool as a cucumber. "Just passing by."

Pax seemed to be in high spirits. He even rubbed his cheek with one hand.

Watching Pax all giddy like a lovesick teenager, Connor couldn't resist taking him down a notch. "Does your face still hurt?" he asked.

Pax was caught off guard but didn't seem to mind at all. "Uncle Connor, did you see what happened just now?" he replied, eager to explain. "Chloe didn't hit me that hard. She looked fierce, but she held back. Look, there's not even a red mark on my face."

He leaned in closer to show Connor, as if getting slapped was some sort of badge of honor.

"Keep your distance," Connor snapped, clearly in a foul mood. He leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, trying to catch a break.

Pax was too excited to notice. "Uncle Connor, I just told Chloe that I like her. Did you see?"

Connor stayed silent.

Pax pressed on. "Did you see it?"

"Why're you still grinning like that even after getting turned down?" Connor's voice grew colder.

Pax chuckled, ruffling his own hair. "I never expected her to say yes. She’s never seen me as a man, just a kid. I confessed to remind her that I’m a man now and not a little boy. That's what matters."