Semua Bab Billionaire's Match: Bab 531 - Bab 540

Nick gently held Khloe's withdrawn hand, enveloping it in the warmth of his palm. His hand was large, completely covering hers, as if that simple gesture could shield her from every storm in the world."No… without you, I wouldn't be okay."Khloe's chest tightened. She felt tears welling up, and she had no choice but to turn her face away, forcing herself to deny his words. Nick was right—maybe she could endure any blow and refuse to give up. But the heart is made of flesh, and when it hurts this badly, how can it ever fully heal?Moreover, because Nick existed in her life, her world without him would feel infinitely lonelier. Even the most beautiful scenery might lose its color."Khloe," Nick continued softly, his voice lower, velvety with intensity, "then tell me—if today's danger had struck me directly, and you were right beside me, would you think to protect yourself first?"Khloe opened her mouth, about to say, "I would." But the words got stuck in her throat. No matter how s

But later, something went wrong. Spence was betrayed and forced to leave Lacuna.Before he departed, he specifically instructed his buddies in the organization to look after Clarice.Clarice had been unwilling to let him go. She had even considered abandoning everything to follow him—but Spence could not take her with him.He carried too many debts, too many unknowns in his future. Bringing Clarice along would only burden them both.More importantly, Spence understood her. Clarice was not a woman who survived on sentiment alone.Her ambitions burned fiercely. The black vitality coursing through her veins was fueled by hatred and determination. She aimed for the pinnacle of wealth and power—and as long as this material world existed, she would never stop.After Spence left, Clarice was unprotected. Alone, she could not stand against the many forces arrayed against her. In the Davis household, her wings were not yet fully grown, and gradually, she drifted out of the family's core i

Angela didn't respond. Her breathing had grown heavier. She couldn't even lift her face to look at Barney.She had assumed that after what she'd done, Chiche would have dragged her into court for compensation, and that Barney himself would despise her completely.But unexpectedly, he had gone to great lengths to secure her release.On the way, the lawyer had explained that Barney would handle the legal case for her. Angela's actions hadn't caused serious consequences; Solara Energy had agreed to share the responsibility, compensating the Morrison Group and aiming for a suspended sentence.Thanks to Barney's connections, she was now free to move under supervision. In other words, Barney was willing to shield her personally.Angela thought back to how different his attitude had been toward her before she left. She understood now—it wasn't just professional concern; he had personal motives too.Barney lifted his chin, and one by one, the assistants and lawyers left the room.In the

"Angela, you don't have to do this. Get up first…"He gripped her hand firmly, pulling her to her feet. Perhaps because they both used too much force at the same time, Angela's momentum carried them forward, and Barney ended up pressed against the sofa, her body leaning against his.In an instant, there was barely an inch of space between them. Their breaths tangled together. Angela's lips trembled, and her wide, panicked eyes mirrored the same shock etched across his face."I… I'm sorry…"Her blush deepened as she murmured the words, immediately trying to pull away. But Barney's hand pressed against her waist, halting her escape.Before she could move, he drew her close, his deep, gentle voice wrapping around her. "If you're willing to start over, I can be by your side."Angela pressed herself against his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat flutter slightly. His gaze darkened, intense and steady.Barney was a good man—far better than Trey.If fate had given her Barney first, p

"Trey, tell me, what exactly did I do to wrong you?"Angela stared at him, and the more she looked, the stranger and more terrifying Trey seemed.All the warmth between them, the promises they once made—it all turned to mockery in an instant."Why do you ask what you already know?" Trey's eyes were cold, devoid of any lingering affection.He stayed here speaking to her, not out of concern, but to watch the pain etch itself onto her face.Angela had ruined his life. If he were to descend into hell, she deserved to fall with him."I lied to you, but my feelings for you were real. I bore your child and even did everything I could for you. Trey… after everything you're doing to me, do you even have a heart?"Her voice was calm now, steady with a resolve that came from long months of confinement.While under supervision, she had dreamed of this moment, of seeing Trey face-to-face. Khloe had warned her about his cold ruthlessness, but she had clung to hope.She had thought that even