Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 126 Khloe thought for a long moment before finally replying to Trey's message. Khloe: [I have something to do. Don't let Grandma wait for me.] Trey was no stranger to her refusals. But the moment the message mentioned his grandmother, Khloe had responded-so he immediately sent a string of follow- up messages. Perhaps Grandma's visit would be the chance for them to break the ice. But Khloe only replied with that single message. No matter what Trey sent afterward, he received no response. The next day at noon, Lauren arrived at Trey's villa precisely on time.

Trey had already instructed the staff to prepare everything meticulously, ready to receive her. "Where's Khloe?" The moment she stepped inside, Lauren barely spared a glance at Trey, whom she hadn't seen in a year, before searching for ---- Khloe. "Grandma, as | told you, Khloe hasn't been home lately. She's been busy these past few days and won't have time for lunch. Don't worry about her for now-just rest. We'll talk slowly afterward." Trey's voice softened like he was coaxing a child.

He gave a subtle signal, and the staff immediately took Lauren's luggage from the bodyguard and placed it in her room. Khloe still refused to return, but Trey remained calm. He understood her. Khloe was an orphan and had always been filial toward her elders. Moreover, Lauren was the one family member who had treated her the best. If she wanted to see Khloe, Khloe would return sooner or later. The longer Khloe resisted, the more it allowed him to appear patient and tolerant.

In the end, Lauren would hardly place all the blame on him; pethaps Khloe would even feel guilty and grateful for all he had done. Thinking this, Trey's enthusiasm to host Lauren grew. Just as he reached to guide her toward the dining room, her hand shot out abruptly. "Im here to see Khloe! If you don't call her back, no one is eating ---- this meal today!" Lauren hadn't expected Khloe to actually be out of the house, and a flash of anger crossed her face. She looked around, and despite leaning on her cane, refused any assistance, hurrying toward Khloe's upstairs bedroom.

Trey quickly followed, and the staff dared not slacken, fearful she might fall. When they confirmed that all of Khloe's belongings was gone, Lauren pursed her lips, breathing sharply. She said nothing more, and the atmosphere in the house grew tense and oppressive. Everyone dared not even take a breath Trey realized just how much Lauren valued Khloe-far more than he had imagined. Still, he had to steel himself to explain. "Grandma, don't worry. Actually, Khloe moved out because she wanted some personal space. You..." "You two were inseparable before | left.

Just over a year apart, and now she's living separately from you? Do you take your grandma for a fool? | may be old, but | am not stupid!" Lauren's voice cracked as she shouted. ---- Her temper had been fierce in her youth, but in old age, she had grown calmer. Over the years, Trey had never seen her this angry. Flustered, he quickly took her arm to calm her. "Grandma! Please don't be angry. Your health can't take it!" Lauren wore a cream-colored silk dress, and her completely white hair had been dyed black and pinned neatly.

Though her face was aged, she exuded energy and authority, her presence as imposing as Arthur himself. She shot Trey a cold glare before turning to sit on a nearby sofa. "Now tell me. What exactly happened between you two?" Trey's heart sank. He didn't know how much she had heard. He inhaled deeply, weighing his words before speaking. "Earlier, Mom had a conflict with Alicia and Khloe. | was busy with work and didn't pay attention to Khloe's feelings. You know how it is between couples-there are always bumps along the way.

"Perhaps the pressure of the company's IPO built up too much stress for Khloe. She said she wanted a few days of peace alone, so she moved out and also requested leave from work..."