Semua Bab Billionaire's Match: Bab 431 - Bab 440

Nick gently cupped Khloe's head with his hand and said into the phone, "It's me. Nick.""Ah! Nick... I—I didn't interrupt you, did I?" Charlotte stuttered.The breathing. The fact that they hadn't gotten up yet. The two of them... together.Charlotte reacted instantly. A picture had already formed in her mind—Nick and Khloe, perfectly matched in looks and build, tangled together in the hazy light of morning...Was this really something she was supposed to hear over the phone?!She almost hung up on the spot."No," Nick replied calmly. "Khloe just hasn't woken up yet."The more he spoke, the softer and gentler his voice became—so tender it made Charlotte's face heat up and her heart race."If possible, could you help inform everyone today? She'll be taking some time off.""Yes, yes, of course!" Charlotte blurted it out before he even finished. Then she hurriedly added, "Khloe's leave was already scheduled—I misunderstood yesterday. You two should get some good rest. Wishing you

Khloe had whispered, "No need to believe in ghosts. No need to trust yourself. Whenever you feel lost or uncertain, just trust me. We're husband and wife. From now on, we face the future as one."That afternoon, Lenny accompanied Nick and Khloe, along with the mansion's butler and two bodyguards, to personally view several luxury estates. Each property had already been carefully pre-selected.The most extravagant one rivaled the Hunt family estate itself. Its scenery and facilities were flawless, and it had even been used as a filming location for a national exhibition documentary. The estate was called Cloud Palace.The only downside: the price. The auction was nearing sixty million.Nick wanted the best for Khloe. From quality to price, he spared nothing. He was willing to bid whatever it took to secure Cloud Palace.Khloe thought it was extravagantly over the top and considered a more understated residence. But Nick asked only if she was satisfied. The moment she nodded, he mad

Nick's body remained immovable, yet he used one hand to press against Khloe's arm, pulling her close while simultaneously turning them both around."Nick...""Just an ex seeing the present, huh? Am I not good enough, or are you still hung up on him?"Nick's voice was calm, but the teasing undertone betrayed him. Every time Khloe encountered Trey, though she never gave him a kind glance, Nick still felt a pang of jealousy. In other words, as long as Trey existed and still coveted Khloe, Nick would feel uneasy."Of course not... I just... find him annoying." Khloe ground out the words through clenched teeth.Her instinct was to avoid Trey; seeing him brought back painful memories, triggering a visceral nausea and repulsion. Now, his incessant attention only made her feel embarrassed.But pressed against Nick, her rational mind returned, suppressing her instinctive urge to recoil. The one at fault was Trey, not her. And more importantly, she couldn't let Nick misunderstand."Do you

Thinking of Khloe calling another man "hubby," strolling hand in hand with him through a supermarket...Trey's chest ached with pure, burning hatred."Khloe... why are you so cruel to me?" he murmured to himself.He couldn't find an answer, nor could he make sense of it. How could someone's heart change so quickly and ruthlessly? After all these years... was everything she had done for him just a lie?..."Don't worry... everything's... going fine," Ethan said, his voice pausing briefly as he glanced at the passenger beside him.The woman wore headphones, seemingly listening to music, oblivious to the conversation taking place.The call came from Clarice, checking on the state of the Morrison Group. Khloe was supposed to meet Henry next week, and she was on leave this week, spending time with Nick.But the company was quiet. Before her vacation, Khloe had already arranged all her work matters.Hearing Ethan's report felt a little vague, prompting doubt from Clarice. "Is someon

"We're family, of course I care about him."Charlotte's tone was calm, matter-of-fact. She paused for a moment, thinking as she answered Ethan's question."As for what it feels like to have siblings... it's knowing that no matter what happens, you're never truly alone. When you're happy, someone shares it with you. When you're hurt or sad, just thinking of them gives you some support."Don't let him being my little brother fool you. If someone bullied me and he knew, he'd confront them—even if he's shaking in fear himself. When my dad used to hit me, he stood in front of me."Charlotte spoke so casually, as if recounting everyday life. But even as she spoke, Ethan couldn't help but notice the warmth in her voice. Perhaps it was the stillness of the night, the quiet hum of the car, the slight rustle of the wind—it made the heart pay attention.Her relationship with her brother sounded nothing like the scheming, interest-driven "family loyalty" he knew from his own household.Ethan