Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover

During this time, Pax had heard a ton of rumors about his mom. Yet, he just

couldn't wrap his head around them. Whether it was about his first love, Hank, her kidnapping years ago, or the wild things she'd done over the years, he was floored every time. But nothing hit him quite like this bombshell: his uncle was actually his brother.

Connor, cool as a cucumber on the outside, was thrown for a loop inside. Why had Claire's attitude towards him changed so much? What on earth had happened? And who clued her in?

"Connor, if I'd known you were Colin's and my kid, I would never have treated you like this. I regret it so, so much." All those words and thoughts boiled down to one thing: regret.

Chloe was just as stunned. She never saw this coming. How could Connor be Claire and Hank's kid? Claire was head over heels for Hank, and now she knew the person she'd tormented for decades was her beloved's child. Chloe couldn't even begin to imagine the chaos in her heart. It must feel like being torn apart.

Yet, Chloe found it all pretty ironic. Just a couple of weeks ago, Claire was hell- bent on trying to kill them, and now here she was, full of remorse. What had changed in between? But honestly, Chloe didn't care. Whatever pain Claire felt was on her, karma for her actions. Chloe only cared about Connor.

Connor's face was unreadable, like a calm lake. His voice was steady, filled with indifference. "I already knew."

His words sent everyone spiraling back into shock. Claire quickly pulled herself together and met his gaze. "Knew what?"

"I know my father isn't one of those criminals you mentioned, but Hank."

Claire was utterly floored. She stood up, shaking. For days, she'd felt like she was being hit by one disaster after another. Now, she just felt numb. Connor had known all along he was her son, and that Hank was his real father.

"How did you find out?" Claire's voice trembled with every word.

Connor replied, ice-cold, "Years ago, I stumbled across his photo in your room and guessed."

Back then, Connor had suspicions but never bothered to confirm them. He didn't need to. Today, he finally got his answer, but his heart didn't skip a beat. It was exactly as he had thought.

Claire felt like her heart was being stabbed. He'd known for years. She grabbed Connor's arm, "Why didn't you tell me, why didn't you!"

If she'd known Connor was their child, she would've never done those things. Why hadn't he told her?

Connor let out a couple of ironic

chuckles, a wry smile playing on his lips. "If I'd told you, would that wipe the slate clean? Would all the hurt just vanish? Would we suddenly have a normal mother-son relationship?"

His words were like ice, "I stopped hoping for kindness from you a long time ago.

If you'd known, it would have just made me sick."

Claire took a couple of steps back. Over the years, they'd fallen into a pattern-mutual hurt. Even knowing he could've changed things, tonoveldrama

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Connor had chosen not to. He'd lost all hope in her. He didn't even want a glimmer of warmth.

These words were like daggers to Claire. Nothing she did could ever fix the past.

Right then, Kash stepped forward.

"Ms. Blake, arresting you on charges of kidnapping and attempted murder, among others You've got the right to remain silent, but anything you say can be used in court. Please don't resist and cooperate with us."