Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 114 Their mingled breaths stirred a silent, smoldering desire between them. Yet Nick kept just enough restraint-he held Khloe gently for a moment, nothing more. When he finally released her, his hand brushed lightly over her flushed cheek. His eyes, deep as the ocean, burned with a quiet intensity restrained by willpower. "Don't be afraid. I want more than tonight. The rest of our lives... we have all the time in the world." His voice was low and husky, clear yet feather-light, landing softly on Khloe's heart, igniting her blood as if it were aflame.

There was no ambiguity in his words-he truly wanted to marry her, and he truly respected her. Khloe's heart was utterly undone. Before tonight, she had never entertained any other thoughts about Nick. But now... facing him, her pulse raced uncontrollably. Monday arrived, and Khloe went to the Fox Group office as promised. Arthur and Trey were already waiting in the CEO's office. She wore a cobalt-blue plaid suit, radiant and elegant, her aura markedly different from the girl who had once stood by Trey at the company. Even Arthur hesitated for a moment, unsure if he recognized her.

"Khloe, you're finally here. I've been waiting a long time," Arthur said. Trey, seeing her, could barely hide his excitement and stepped forward to take her hand-but, once again, Khloe deftly avoided him. She sat directly across from Arthur, smiling lightly. "Good morning, Arthur." "After such a short time apart, your greeting already feels formal," Arthur remarked, his eyes carefully studying her. No wonder people said she had changed. Indeed, her presence was different now-no longer the simple, sincere girl who only stood beside Trey.

"I've always remembered what you said before," Khloe replied softly, her words immediately cooling the room's atmosphere. "In the company, there is no personal attachment-only capability earns a rightful seat." It was precisely what Arthur had said in the past. When Khloe first joined the company, Arthur had opposed it outright. He publicly scolded Trey for letting personal feelings interfere with business, even humiliating Khloe for allegedly using connections to get in. He demanded she bear the heaviest workload in record time-or leave.

Yet, Khloe had shouldered the pressure silently, never frowning, carrying the company on her own while facing Arthur's scrutiny. Even Trey hadn't dared grant her shares, fearing Arthur's judgment. Now, at Fox Group, Khloe received nothing but a title. Her position and respect were won purely through her own struggle. 1/2 Chapter 114 +25 Bonus Arthur's lips curled into a smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. He knew she had grown confident and independent- and that the company needed her. But it was only temporary; once the company went public, she would remain an outsider.

"Khloe, I recognize your abilities. But I don't want any conflicts with Trey to affect your work or the company. After all, this is our family's hard work." "Family?" Khloe's lips curved in a faint, ironic smile. "I agree with you. If half the company's shares are transferred to me, I can immediately reorganize the teams and projects." "Khloe, our family collectively holds only 70% of the company. Offering you 40% is the utmost sincerity we can show." Arthur slowly slid the prepared transfer agreement across the desk.

If Khloe refused to yield, Arthur would be put in an extremely difficult spot. Most of the company's projects and operations were in her hands, and yet he could only negotiate with her. Trey himself held just 25%, and even with Stella and Alicia's shares, it barely added up to 40%. Comments 曲 Support Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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