Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

"How'd you get up here so fast?" Isaac blurted out, utterly taken aback.

He was certain he'd set up enough obstacles to stall even a miracle. It should've taken at least an hour. But there was Connor, right in front of him, followed by a whole entourage of house staff and even the nanny.

"Seriously, how'd he make it up here so quickly?" Isaac grumbled, clearly not happy.

The butler stepped forward, looking a bit sheepish. "Apologies, Master Isaac. We let you down. It's just that Mr. Connor... well, he was quite generous."

That's when Isaac noticed each of them was clutching a hefty red envelope, clearly stuffed with cash.

"Well, money does talk, doesn't it?" Isaac muttered, annoyance clear in his voice. "If you think you can just waltz in and take my Chloe, you've got another thing coming."

Wayne jumped in, "You might have swayed them with cash, but do you really think you can do the same with us? We're not that easily bought."

Winston watched the drama with an amused grin.

Connor was all charm, "I wouldn't dream of disrespecting you guys. Just let me know what you need."

His sincerity made everyone a tad suspicious.

Isaac stroked his chin thoughtfully. "This doesn't seem like your usual style. What's your game?"

"With all due respect, I wouldn't dare," Connor said, still playing the earnest card.

Isaac nodded, "Wayne, you're up."

Connor turned to Wayne with respect, "Wayne, what do you have in mind?" Wayne was taken aback, stepping back instinctively. Connor's presence was intense, and everyone knew he had a reputation for holding grudges.

Wayne glanced at Isaac, "He's being so polite; I can't just be tough on him."

Isaac urged, "Wayne, don't let him intimidate you. You've been abroad; you two have never really crossed paths."

Taking a deep breath, Wayne challenged, "Alright then, let's see you do fifty push- ups. Chloe can't marry a weakling."

Connor didn't waste a second. He handed his bouquet to Teddy and dropped to the floor, knocking out fifty push-ups with perfect form and speed.

In just two minutes, he was back on his feet, brushing off his hands and reclaiming his bouquet with grace. "Any more challenges?"

The crowd was impressed. Connor made fifty push-ups look as easy as taking a breath. Even Kash noticed how his fitness rivaled that of a

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Isaac wasn't ready to concede, "Parker, you're the brains of this operation, your

turn."

Winston chuckled, "Isaac, I'm tying the knot next month, and my fiancée is Chloe's best friend. I don't want karma hitting me square in the face. Plus, you're not due to marry for three years, so it's all on you

Cassie, the bridesmaid, had strict orders from Chloe not to give Connor a hard

time. How could he defy that? He was just here to enjoy the spectacle.

"You're all hopeless!" Isaac snapped, frustration bubbling over as he thought of Taylor's comment about waiting three years to marry. How did they all end up getting hitched before him, anyway?

Isaac stepped up, "Alright, to get through this door, all you have to do is beat my

big brother."