Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 408

Time seemed to hang in the air, suspended in a limbo of anxiety. Was it just a minute that passed, or had an hour slipped by? Suddenly, the rescue team on the helicopter broke the silence, "We've spotted someone, descending now!"

Connor's grip tightened, his nerves stretched to their breaking point. His eyes were glued to the holographic screen in front of him. Minutes later, the rescue harness finally secured a slim figure. As the helicopter began its slow ascent, the figure's face came into view—it was Diana.

Diana looked frail but was unmistakably alive, her face etched with despair as she cried uncontrollably. Connor's heart clenched even tighter, as if a knife had been plunged into his chest. No blood flowed, yet the knife couldn't be removed, causing a pain that felt like a thousand cuts.

"Chloe... Chloe... please don't die... don't die..." Connor murmured, the words tumbling out without his conscious realization. Just then, another helicopter approached, landing perfectly on the rooftop. The doors opened, and Marian, supported by Teddy, stepped out. She looked weary, her eyes full of concern, but she mustered the strength to approach Connor.

"Connor, it’ll be okay. I'm here now."

But Connor seemed oblivious to Marian's words. His eyes were hollow, staring blankly at the screen, his lips still whispering Chloe's name. In the next instant, he bolted like a madman, boarding the helicopter they had just disembarked from. The powerful downdraft from the propellers sent the nearby palm trees into a noisy rustle. The helicopter quickly took off, heading straight towards the sea before disappearing into the darkness.