Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 904

Pax and Connor lingered in the theater for ages. They waited until nightfall, and when Chloe peeked back in, there they were, perched on the stage, holding Claire. The blood on the floor had dried to a deep, dark red. But instead of fear, Chloe felt a heavy sadness. Despite their height, on that vast stage, Pax and Connor seemed like lost kids—helpless and numb, clinging to their mom for just a bit longer.

Chloe couldn’t help but understand the depth of Connor’s grief. He despised Claire, yet his hatred was intertwined with love. Late at night, they finally moved Claire's body, and the group flew back to Eldridge City by helicopter. Pax and Connor were unusually silent during the trip, just sitting there, lost in their thoughts. Chloe, sitting across from them, noticed how their expressions mirrored each other’s sorrow—they were unmistakably brothers. She felt the weight in her heart, too.

Marian fainted multiple times upon seeing Claire’s body, and Jeffery locked himself away in his study, avoiding even a glance. The Sartori family was suffocated by a cloud of intense grief and tension. They held a memorial service, which drew a crowd. The city’s media went wild, not only covering Claire's tragic end but also the explosive scandal surrounding the family: Connor was actually Claire’s son. This revelation had been trending since the day before, crashing Twitter multiple times.

Chloe hadn’t anticipated Claire’s final hours would be live-streamed. The mastermind behind this exposure was a mystery, but the Sartori family's deepest secret was out. The Eldridge Elites' Mr. Connor and the grand princess weren’t siblings—they were mother and son. And Connor was the child of the grand princess and her first love, a performer. Social media had unraveled the tale overnight. Claire’s life, with all its love and betrayal, was laid bare for everyone, and the drama captivated the masses.

The scandal sent Sartori Corporation’s stock and Connor’s new tech company shares plummeting. But at this point, the Sartori family had more pressing concerns. Claire was laid to rest, Marian fell ill, and after emerging from his study, Jeffery spent an entire night on his knees in the family shrine. Pax seemed particularly shattered, barely making an appearance at the memorial before retreating into seclusion.

Connor, however, pushed through. Despite the whispers and gossip, he managed the memorial with grace and poise, ensuring it was a fitting tribute to Claire. Of course, the rumors buzzed behind his back—about his lineage, about his supposed coldness for not shedding a tear. Some even accused him of driving Claire to her death. Chloe, hearing these rumors, didn’t hold back. She had the troublemakers discreetly dealt with by the Sartori staff—bundled up, given a good scare, and tossed out of the estate.

It wasn’t until late that night, after all the guests had left, that the Sartori family finally found a moment of peace.