Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 143 "Grandma, the things I've brought you aren't something you could just pick up from any old store. You wouldn't find these on a high street," Khloe said, lowering her gaze and speaking with careful emphasis. Her fingers deftly untied the bag, revealing what looked at first like a simple wooden box, crafted from richly grained walnut. She opened it. Inside, a layer of deep velvet cushioned several pieces of rare, wild-foraged Manuka honeycomb, dark amber and thick with potency.

Beside them rested a small jar of the finest Icelandic dried reindeer lichen-a supplement so prized it was said to strengthen the blood-its pale colour and clean, earthy scent speaking of exceptional quality. "These are rare finds I sought out specially-wild Manuka honeycomb from protected, ancient groves, and the highest grade of Arctic lichen. They're so scarce they're virtually unobtainable commercially. I gathered them in such a hurry, I'm afraid I paid little mind to the presentation." "This..." Alicia's eyes widened in disbelief. She leaned in closer, looking again and again.

Wild-foraged Manuka honey of this purity and age was a collector's treasure. Honey from hives over twenty years old was already rare; what Khloe had here, sourced from groves undisturbed for over half a century, was considered "legacy grade," valued at thousands per ounce. And there were several pieces in the box. The Arctic lichen, too, was extraordinarily rare a gram of the premium grade was almost impossible to source on the open market. If these were genuine, their combined worth easily ran into the high six figures-far surpassing the lavish gifts piled in the room.

By comparison, what the others had brought now looked utterly commonplace. Stella and Trey were equally stunned by Khloe's words. Stella, still skeptical, asked, "Khloe, where did you get such rare and expensive items? Are they genuine?" "There's a global quality inspection anti-counterfeit code on the box. You can trace its origin," Khloe replied calmly. Alicia immediately spotted the code printed on the box and intended to expose Khloe, but upon checking, the results showed that the items were even more rare and expensive than expected.

Stella glanced over and felt her face flush hot with embarrassment. The "trash" she had so casually dismissed moments ago was worth nearly a million! Where on earth had Khloe gotten that kind of money? "Khloe, why did you spend so much again?" Trey asked, furrowing his brow as he spoke. He remembered giving Khloe a fair amount of money and couldn't help feeling a little protective. Khloe had always been frugal, which made him comfortable transferring funds to her.

But previously, at a luxury store, she had spent over a hundred thousand dollars in one go; now she had splurged even more on these supplements. Her style of spending was completely different from before. Fortunately, this time the expense was for Lauren. Since it was for his grandmother, he could accept it. "I spent my own money. Is there a problem?" Khloe said coldly. Trey opened his mouth to protest, but he realized that the money he had given her was indeed hers to spend. To argue further might make him seem petty, so he swallowed his words.

"Of course, I just don't want you to 1/2 Chapter Ta +25 Bonus overspend." Lauren hadn't expected Khloe's gift to be so exceptional and genuine, and felt momentarily embarrassed. She quickly reached for Khloe's hand again. "Khloe, I can see the care you've put into this. You really shouldn't have gone to such expense. Please, don't feel you have to prove anything to me. All I truly wish is for you and Trey to find your way together-to come home more often and for you to return to the company.

That would be gift enough for me." Though she was deeply touched by Khloe's gesture, knowing the resources likely still came from the Fox family left her with a tender, yet uneasy, feeling. "Grandma, I understand your kindness," Khloe said, gently withdrawing her hand. She rose to her feet and added quietly, "But there's no conflict between Trey and me. We'll work things out in our own way.

Right now, your focus should be on resting and regaining your strength." 2/2 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.