Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

"Connor, let me out," Claire demanded, her voice tinged with frustration.

Connor remained calm as ever. "Sister, just hang tight here for a bit. Once the wedding's wrapped up, I'll make sure you get to a beautiful retreat in Switzerland. It's way nicer than this place. I know it's a bit of a hassle, but try to bear with it, okay?"

With that, Connor left, leaving Claire seething. In her anger, she vented by smashing everything in sight, but deep down, she felt utterly powerless.

As the wedding day approached, Chloe found herself surprisingly excited. She'd always thought she was above the fuss of weddings, but visiting the venue changed that.

The ceremony was set for St. Petersburg Cathedral in Eldridge City. The solemn and sacred vibe there felt like it could cleanse the soul. Connor picked it because the cathedral was surrounded by sycamore trees. Even in winter, when the leaves had turned a brilliant gold, they clung to the branches longer than usual this year. The golden expanse looked like knights in shining armor, guarding a sacred castle of love.

Chloe fell in love with the place instantly.

In the Eldridge Elites community, there was a tradition: the night before the wedding, the bride stayed at her family home. The next day, when the groom came to collect her, the family would set up obstacles for him to overcome before he could reach the bride.

Chloe's family home was in Riverbrook, but Leah and Ann had already made their way to Eldridge City days before. After some discussion, they all decided Chloe would leave from the Shaw family residence.

The night before the big day, all four Shaw brothers were back home.

Chloe joined them for dinner, and each member of the Shaw family had a special gift for her. Wayne had an autograph book filled with signatures from Hollywood's biggest stars. Winston gifted her a rare piece of ambergris, which thrilled her.

Isaac presented her with a massive, priceless ruby. When it was Kash's turn, he said, "I can't give you anything fancy, but I promise that as long as the Shaw family stands

you always have our stands

support."

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Chloe wasn't usually one to cry, but the gifts and the love behind them brought tears to her eyes.

She accepted the gifts with a heartfelt, Thank you, Wayne, Isaac, Kash, and my dear eldest brother. Your kindness and love mean the world to me. All I can offer is my deepest thanks."

Neil chimed in, "Hey, no need for thanks among family. Let's just enjoy our meal."

Ruby, beaming with joy, suggested, "Let's celebrate with a toast!"

Neil frowned slightly, reminding her, "You shouldn't drink."

Ruby pouted playfully, "Just a little? I'm so happy today!"

Neil knew his wife's penchant for a drink or two, but he also knew about her congenital brain tumor, which meant she couldn't indulge. The tumor was small and usually didn't bother her, except for occasional dizziness and short-term memory loss. As long as she wasn't overstimulated, it wasn't life-threatening. This was why Neil was always careful about Ruby drinking.

But seeing her so happy, he couldn't say no. With a stern look, he relented,

"Alright, just one glass."

Ruby lit up, "Okay, one glass it is!"

She then turned to the housekeeper, "Mrs. Thompson, could you bring me a

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