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Since Lauren had already said as much, neither Trey nor Stella dared to deny it anymore. From her tone, however, it didn't seem as though she intended to pursue the matter further.Stella silently let out a breath of relief and quickly spoke up to excuse Trey. "It was all Angela's fault—she schemed from the start, trying to get close to Trey again and seduce him. Trey's mind has always been on the company and the family. He was caught off guard, that's all…"As she spoke, she lightly nudged her son's arm.But Trey kept his head lowered, saying nothing. These things couldn't be blamed on Angela alone."That's enough. If I'd come here to interrogate you, I wouldn't be wasting words on you now," Lauren said. She gripped her cane with both hands and sighed, deeply disappointed.She had trusted Khloe because of her obedience and good sense, believing she would make a fine granddaughter-in-law. That was why she had felt at ease retiring to enjoy her later years. Who would have thought t

Trey's veins bulged with anger. "Khloe!"Just now, when Khloe said there was no need for a divorce, he had genuinely been startled. But thinking it over, there was no way Khloe could know about their fake marriage. Otherwise, with no assets of her own, how could she even dare to leave him?Stella had been right—Khloe was now acting entitled, using the Angela incident as leverage to make him admit fault and bleed the Fox family dry.Even Lauren hadn't expected that after giving Khloe such a huge out, the girl would show no restraint—and would even bring up divorce. She couldn't comprehend it all at once, and even after the call ended, she remained in shock."Is Khloe out of her mind? She really wants a divorce?""Grandma, don't get upset. Khloe was just speaking out of anger." Trey, still fuming, quickly reassured his grandmother, worried she might overreact.Lauren snorted coldly. "I used to think your mother exaggerated. Khloe's always been so obedient and clever—never unreasona

"Fried eggs, bacon, a little salad, and some toasted bread."Khloe felt her heartbeat skip a beat. She instinctively lowered her gaze, only to notice more clearly the open collar of his shirt and the slow, deliberate roll of his Adam's apple."Mm." Nick murmured in response, his eyes fixed on her face with an intensity that made her momentarily forget everything else.Suddenly, he raised a hand, the back of his fingers brushing against a nearly invisible smudge of oil on her cheek. The warmth of his skin was subtle, almost like a fleeting illusion—but it sent a sharp heat through that tiny patch on her face."It got on you."His tone was casual, but his eyes… they were deep enough to pull someone in.Khloe instinctively lifted her hand, only to have her wrist gently caught by him."All clean now."He didn't let go immediately. His thumb traced the soft, delicate skin on the inside of her wrist in a faint, almost imperceptible motion before securing her hand in his. "Come on, I

Khloe was well aware of the Keller family's businesses—positioned downstream within the Morrison Group's industry chain, they were considered a standout among numerous competitors. Recently, it was said that the Keller family had even begun cooperating with the Hunt family.If it was a key project, she had little reason to refuse. Yet, the fact that Michelle had come specifically to see her still left Khloe slightly uneasy."Let her in," Khloe decided after a moment of thought, instructing her assistant to show the visitor into her office. She had just taken control of the Morrison Group and urgently needed major projects under her belt.Soon, Michelle arrived, guided by the assistant. This time, her appearance was completely different from the elegant look she had at the banquet. She wore a tailored blue plaid suit, her long hair softly curled, and carried a sleek briefcase, radiating both professionalism and confidence.Khloe rose to greet her. Michelle's gaze was cool yet courte

Khloe couldn't stop thinking about Nick's words as they left Morrison Group building.'Soon.' Was he seriously planning to take her to register their marriage today?It was almost five o'clock, and the city hall closed at 5:30. Surely they wouldn't make it in time…"Do you have your ID and social security card?" Nick asked."I've got my ID... but my birth certificate and social security card are at home.""Then go get them. I'll ask Lenny to get mine. We need to get to city hall before they close to apply for the marriage license."Khloe froze. "You mean... today?""Yes. They close at 5:30. We can at least get the license started." Nick's tone was calm, as if applying for a marriage license were as casual as picking a book off a shelf."Shouldn't we tell Leon and Loretta first? And… isn't this a bit… rushed?"Even though her heart raced at his words, Khloe still felt the absurdity of it all. Their engagement had been thrust upon them like a forced marriage, and now… register