Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 12 When no reply came , Trey assumed Khloe was still tied up with her client . He leaned back in his seat and settled in to wait . The day had drained him - juggling time with Angela and a relentless stream of remote work had left him exhausted . Now , on top of it all , this family drama . He was running on fumes . But then he thought about how far Khloe had traveled for a business meeting . She must be just as worn out , if not more . A twinge of guilt pricked at him . She was working for the family company , after all .

If she was short - tempered with his mother and Alicia after a long day , maybe it was understandable . The more he rationalized it , the more he regretted his earlier harshness . When she showed up , he decided , he would focus on smoothing things over . He didn't know how long he'd been dozing when his phone buzzed , jolting him awake . Thinking it was Khloe , he fumbled to answer , only to hear Angela's anxious voice . " Trey , it's so late . Why aren't you home yet ? Is everything okay ? " " Everything's fine . Just wrapping up some work , " he said , sitting up and rubbing his temples .

He hadn't even realized he'd fallen asleep . He didn't want to worry her with the drama involving Khloe and his family , so he kept it vague . " It's two in the morning , and you're still working ? " Her skeptical tone snapped him fully alert . Two a.m. ? He checked his phone in disbelief . He'd arrived a little after eight . How had so much time passed ? A cold , heavy feeling settled in his chest . He muttered a quick goodbye and hung up . Khloe still hadn't replied to his messages . When he tried calling her , the phone went straight to voicemail .

Anger , hot and sudden , surged through him . He slammed the car into gear and drove straight home . Angela was waiting for him , but when he glanced toward Khloe's room , the door was shut , no light from beneath it . Had she stood him up ? Left him waiting out there for nearly six hours ? Trey ripped at his tie in frustration , kicked off his shoes , and stormed toward her room . Just as he reached for the doorknob , Angela caught his wrist . " Trey , what are you doing ? That's Khloe's room , " she whispered , her voice tense . They had always kept separate rooms .

For him to charge into Khloe's room this late - and in front of her - was crossing a line . Her questioning look brought him back to his senses . She was right . Khloe was probably asleep . Any confrontation could wait until morning . He let out a steadying breath and allowed Angela to lead him away . Back in her room , it all came pouring out . He told her everything . A part of Angela had feared his distraction meant he was developing feelings for Khloe . Hearing the truth , a wave of relief washed over her . 1/2 +25 Bonus " She's never done anything like this to me before .

" His voice was low , thick with a rare and genuine hurt . For the first time , he felt the sting of being disregarded by a woman . Even when he'd pursued Angela , his success had always felt inevitable . " Now you see ? " Angela's voice was soft , almost a purr . "Women only become spoiled when they're indulged . You've treated Khloe too well all these years . Now she takes your affection for granted and thinks she's above the Fox family's rules . " She handed him a glass of water and sat beside him , her fingers gently kneading the tension from his shoulders .

Trey covered her hand with his , but his gaze was distant . " Khloe isn't like that . " Even after she had played him for a fool , he couldn't bring himself to believe she was truly calculating . In his mind , this was just a tantrum - a sign that she cared . Ever since Angela had moved in , her been harsher than usual . paid Khloe paid Khloe less attention . And today , with his sister involved , his tone had Listening to him , Angela's heart tightened . Even now , he was still making excuses for Khloe .

" Trey , " she whispered , her eyes narrowing slightly , " don't tell me you've actually fallen for her ? " 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. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.