Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 223 "Stop working for Khloe. Work for me instead. Whether you want to focus on your career or you want money, I can give you whatever you want." The moment Ethan finished speaking, Charlotte's pupils widened slightly. Her patience had reached its limit. Taking advantage of the instant he relaxed, she shoved him away with all her strength, twisted free from beneath him, and ran. "I won't betray Khloe! If you try to use this against me to threaten me... I'll report you-for rape!" Ethan had taken intimate photos of them.

Charlotte, still innocent and inexperienced, felt so humiliated she wanted to disappear. She knew perfectly well that Ethan wasn't truly interested in her. He was only trying to use her to get at Khloe. She had agonized over it all night, unsure what to do. But seeing Ethan's face now, she decided to face everything head-on. "Go ahead," he said coolly. "Report me if you want. But do you have any evidence? If a scandal breaks out, who do you think can afford it? You-or me? Do you really think it would hurt me in the slightest?" Ethan straightened his sleeves without looking back.

His voice turned cold and hard. "Charlotte, I'll give you some time to think it over. Think carefully about your mother and your younger brother. Khloe is just your boss, not your family. She can't help you much. In the workplace, there's no such thing as lifelong loyalty. If you're useless, being discarded-or becoming someone else's burden-is an inevitable fate. People have to be responsible for themselves." Charlotte knew that trying to fight Ethan on her own would be like smashing an egg against a rock. But before he could say another word, she had already walked away.

Back at the banquet, Khloe immediately sensed something was off. Charlotte had been acting strangely all day. "Are you really not feeling well? You don't have to force yourself. Why don't you head home first?" Khloe said gently. "I'm fine, Khloe. I just... want to talk to you later," Charlotte replied, pressing her palm tightly against her thigh. Khloe nodded. "All right." Khloe had stayed on guard throughout the dinner, expecting something to happen, but to her surprise, the Keller family proved easy to work with.

Although it was called a banquet, there was very little drinking-mostly expressions of thanks and discussions about the project. Michelle, the project lead accompanying them, even took the initiative to break the ice, toasting Khloe and exchanging polite pleasantries. Given Michelle's earlier emotional outbursts, Khloe had been wary of her. Yet, until the banquet ended, Michelle didn't display any inappropriate behavior. After all, the Keller family came from a scholarly background. Michelle's upbringing couldn't have been that 1/2 Chapter 223 +25 Bonus poor.

Even if she'd once lost her head over feelings, Nick was already married now. It was time for her to let go. Perhaps, Khloe thought, she had been too guarded. After the banquet, Khloe asked Charlotte to call the driver. Just as they reached the restaurant entrance, Michelle called out to her. "Khloe, may I have a word with you alone?" Michelle lowered her head, her voice soft. Khloe glanced at Charlotte. "Go wait for the driver. I'll be there shortly." Charlotte nodded, cast another look at Khloe and Michelle, then turned and left. "You're truly charming," Michelle said meaningfully.

"Not only is your marriage happy, even your subordinates care so deeply about you." Khloe didn't respond to the implication. She simply asked politely, "Michelle, what would you like to say?" "I know some of my past behavior was too extreme and caused trouble for you and Nick," Michelle said sincerely. "I wanted to properly apologize. The past is the past. I hope we can work well together from now on... and perhaps even become friends." 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.

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