Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 592

Opening the ornate wooden box, Chloe found an emerald bracelet nestled inside. The emerald was of exceptional quality, its vibrant green hue glowing against the light. Yet, it was encased in a gold setting—a curious choice, as anyone in the know would tell you that top-notch emeralds should never be set in gold. It diminishes their integrity and slashes their value, unless, of course, the bracelet was already broken.

In Riverbrook's high society, there was an unwritten rule: wearing a broken bracelet at a wedding was considered a major faux pas. Chloe had chosen this gift deliberately, a subtle jab meant to ruffle Linda's feathers. Connor, standing by her side, thought it was a bit childish but couldn't deny it was also a convenient coincidence. Chloe hadn’t planned on giving a gift at all until she accidentally broke the bracelet a few days prior. On a whim, she decided to wrap it up and present it to Linda.

Linda, however, seemed unfazed. Her face didn't darken as Chloe had anticipated. Instead, she simply smiled, slid the bracelet onto her wrist, and said, “Thank you for the gift, I really love it.”

Chloe was taken aback. Linda had been unusually composed lately, not letting anything get under her skin. Connor, on the other hand, was observing Linda closely, his brow furrowed with suspicion. He had a hunch about Linda's intentions, yet he couldn't pinpoint them. Watching Linda’s content expression only deepened his concerns.

Connor tightened his hold on Chloe, who was tucked under his arm. “Where’s Antonio?” he asked. “The wedding’s about to start. Why has the groom left the bride all alone?”

Linda shrugged nonchalantly. “He’s just handling something. He’ll be here soon.” She checked her watch. “You two should find your seats. The ceremony’s about to kick off.”

Turning to Chloe, Linda added, “I’ll need you to bring the rings up later.” As Linda’s bridesmaid, Chloe was expected to handle the rings during the ceremony. It was a straightforward task, but Chloe found it rather mundane.

Settling into her seat beside Connor, Chloe seemed lost in thought. Connor noticed and asked, “What’s on your mind?”

Chloe turned to him, “Don’t you think Linda’s acting a bit odd today?”