Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 18 Kirsten delivered her warning , each word sharp with threat Trey drew a deep , weary breath . Arguing with her was pointless . " Kirsten , give us a moment , " he said , his voice low . " Let me talk to her . " Angela , who had been silent until now , gave Kirsten's hand a faint squeeze and turned her face away . Understanding , Kirsten reluctantly stood and left the room closing the door behind her . Finally alone , Trey loosened his tie and sat beside Angela . He reached for her arm , but she shoved him away . " Come on , Honey , let it go , alright ? I'm so exhausted lately !

" he said . Angela remained silent , but after a moment , her shoulders began to shake softly . Trey knew she was crying again . His chest ached , a sharp , piercing guilt . " I'm sorry . This is all my fault . " He wrapped his arms around her from behind , holding her tightly no matter how she tried to pull away . " The company is a disaster . Deals are falling apart , the losses are piling up , and my family is at each other's throats . I've been completely overwhelmed I haven't had he energy to be there for you . " As for Khloe ... there is nothing between us .

She threw a fit and disrupted work . I was just managing the situation . Π His explanation seemed to slowly calm her . Angela stopped resisting and sat quietly in his embrace as he continued . " You know , Khloe still has her uses . If she gets suspicious , it ruins everything . Is your faith in me really that weak ? 11 Trey sighed , bitterness threading his low , weary voice . " I told you ... I'm just scared , " she whispered , her voice hoarse from tears . " After all these years , what if you've changed ? I only worry because ...

you've spent two years working side - by - side with her every day . How could I not ? Gently , Trey turned her to face hi utterly broken . The scent of alcohol clung to her , her cheeks streaked with tears - she looked This was the woman who had once carried him on her back for three days and nights through a blizzard . The strong , resilient girl who had saved his life now seemed so fragile in his arms . When he was six , he'd gotten separated from his group during a winter camp in the mountains .

As a deadly snowstorm raged and the cold threatened to claim him , a warm voice whispered in his ear , begging him not to fall asleep . That voice stayed with him for three long days and nights . He later learned it was Angela who had found him and carried him to safety . " My life is yours , " he vowed . " I promised I would repay you forever , that I would never waver . If I break that promise , I- " Before he could finish , Angela pressed her fingers to his lips , stopping him . 1/2 +25 Bonus Her face was flushed , her eyes glistening as she leaned into his shoulder .

" Don't say such terrible things . I believe you . It's just ... sometimes my thoughts spiral . After all , you see Khloe every day ... " Trey managed a soft chuckle and pinched her cheek lightly. ' Silly girl . Some connections are forged in an instant and last a lifetime . And other people are just passing through . No matter how long you know them , fate will never truly tie you together . " The memory of that mountain - his real first meeting with her always filled him with a profound sense of duty .

From childhood until now , no one , not even his parents , had ever made him feel that way . For that single moment of salvation , he was willing to give her everything . Angela was his everything . As for Khloe ... she was remarkable in her own way . At times , he wavered . At times , he wasn't sure if it was guil or something else stirring in his chest . But Trey knew one truth : none of it mattered . He stayed with Angela until she finally calmed . By the time they returned home , it was already two in the morning .

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