Khloe led Nick over to examine the gifts. Barney had gone all out—this was no idle gesture.Before they could fully process it, Khloe received a message from him.It was brief.[Congratulations on your new home. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. —Barney]Nick's gaze fell on her as she read it."He seems genuinely sincere," he said, his tone calm, though Khloe caught a hint of jealousy beneath it."I don't know what he's plotting," Khloe replied, looping her arm through Nick's, lifting her chin proudly, "but as long as he's trying to get at me, it won't work."To her, Barney had no chance—whether for business or romance.Yet, as far as romance went, his behavior was puzzling. Barney obviously liked Angela, didn't he? Khloe had warned him before that Angela wasn't exactly a good person. But even so, would he shift his affections so quickly?"It may be useless, but if he's coveting you…"Nick's hand slid around her waist, drawing her closer. He lowered his voice to a low grow
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