Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 145 "I've been raising Pete for two years. If the elders never see his true behavior now, when he's much older, they'll think I'm the one who spoiled him," Khloe said calmly. "You posted the video to the family group chat? Khloe, Pete is our son. You've gone overboard!" Trey's face drained of color. Seeing the video appear in the group chat, past the window for deletion, he felt his face flush with embarrassment. But the moment he spoke, he realized how obvious it was that he was defending Pete-and the child's repeated misbehavior left little room for argument.

He drew in a deep breath and tried to steady his tone. "Khloe, a child should be guided, not humiliated. What you've done... How will he face anyone in our family after this? You don't want Grandma and Mom worrying, do you?" "Just cancel the police report! I'll compensate for the car and make Pete apologize properly!" Before Khloe could reply, Trey had already transferred the half a million. The transaction completed in moments. Khloe glanced at the notification but gave no reaction, as if it were just a string of meaningless numbers.

"I won't cancel the report," she said calmly, opening the car door. "And I think a police record might teach him more than an apology ever could. A child not taught is the father's fault, Trey. I hope you'll take this chance to reflect on your own responsibilities as a parent." Her words were blunt and direct, but Trey's attention was immediately drawn to the barrage of family group messages. [Oh my God, is this really Trey's kid? He's so unruly!] [Where is Trey? Why isn't he controlling his kid? How could he let the kid smash someone else's car?! So rude!] [Look at that glare!

That's not a five-year-old-that's a monster!] [Is this the boy Trey adopted? Honestly, he should be sent away... Something disastrous will happen when he grows up. He might even bring trouble to the family!] Normally, the family group barely stirred over anything, but this video hit like a boulder dropped into the sea, sending shockwaves through everyone. Comment after comment struck Trey like lashes, each one burning. His fingers trembled over the keyboard as he tried to explain, yet he found himself at a loss for words.

By the time he gathered his wits, Khloe had already started the car and vanished into the distance. Trey instinctively wanted to give chase, but his phone rang first. Stella's furious voice blared through the line, " Trey! Look at what your son's done! He's shamed our family! Get back here immediately, and bring that little brat with you!" The call ended abruptly. Trey froze. His mother's piercing scolding, combined with the constant pinging of the family group, felt like a bottomless chasm swallowing him whole.

Late at night, after everything was settled, Trey returned to Lauren's hospital room with Pete in tow. Khloe had gone to the police station to file a report. She refused mediation. 1/2 Chapter 145 +25 Bonus Although Pete was a child, the damage was serious and the evidence irrefutable. He had been issued an official warning. Now, having just cried himself out, he clung tightly to Trey's side, barely daring to breathe. Trey himself looked exhausted. At home, he had scolded Pete harshly, prompting the boy to finally confess the truth.

After the altercation with Khloe, Pete had felt wronged and called Angela. She, worried for her son, rushed over immediately and upon hearing what had happened, she was furious. 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.