Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 247 Nick rose and handed Khloe a file. It contained information on Clarice and Ethan. Khloe operated in the open, they in the shadows-it wasn't easy to track them. Both had secretive backgrounds and private lives, making any investigation difficult. Even with Nick's extensive effort, only a small portion had been uncovered, mostly concerning Ethan. Clarice was the second daughter of the Davis family. Though favored, she hadn't inherited many family resources. In the past, she had used various methods to gain more influence within the family, earning the displeasure of many relatives.

It wasn't until she partnered with Niel that she gained a foothold in the Morrison Group. Naturally, she wouldn't relinquish the power she had secured there. Ethan, however, was different. Adopted by Clarice at the age of five, he had been raised closely under her guidance. Most of his dedication to the Morrison Group stemmed from a sense of obligation and gratitude. But one detail was particularly noteworthy. Ethan's biological parents had once been implicated in stealing commercial secrets from the Davis family. Before they could be imprisoned, they suddenly died in a car accident.

After their deaths, Clarice personally adopted Ethan and brought him into the Morrison family through marriage. By logic, Ethan's parents had only been high-level executives in the Davis family. Although they knew Clarice, they weren't close. Even if Niel later couldn't have children due to illness, there would have been no need for Clarice to adopt a five-year-old. "You mean... Ethan's parents' deaths might be connected to Clarice?" That was a bombshell. Khloe felt a surge of interest, instinctively leaning closer to Nick.

He nodded at her approach, drawing near until his lips were almost brushing hers, and then said, "Clarice is someone who never acts without personal gain. The case of Ethan's parents has no traceable details... Do you think there might be something... hidden?" Though the topic was serious, his deep, magnetic voice carried a teasing undertone. As his words lingered, Khloe's gaze dropped to the pronounced line of his throat. Nick suddenly tilted his body, aiming to kiss her. Khloe blinked, holding her breath, and said softly, "I think...

there probably is." His eyes narrowed slightly, breath growing heavier. Her words matched his tone, her flushed face radiating shy allure, delicate and tempting like a ripe fruit. "But that's not our concern... Ethan himself is thoughtful and perceptive," Khloe said, sensing him moving closer, her voice growing quieter. "I-" Before she could finish, Nick's lips met hers as expected. His kiss was gentle and cautious, brushing her mouth lightly, pausing to tease her lower lip.

1/2 Chapter 247 +25 Bonus "About the Morrison Group investing in the Fox Group-you didn't know that yet, did you?" Even after being flustered and heart racing, Khloe snapped back to reality at his words. "The Morrison Group invested in the Fox Group?!" She sat up sharply, pressing her hand instinctively against Nick's chest. He let out a muffled sound, frowning. "Sorry, did I hurt you?" "No. Your little kitty strength could never hurt me." Nick caught her hands before she could wander, holding them firmly against his chest.

Though there was no pain, her mischievous touch had brushed a sensitive spot. His cheeks flushed slightly, but he quickly regained composure. After all, even for a man, staying calm around someone he liked was never easy. "Who's so petty... Could it be Ethan and Clarice? Did they invest in Fox Group just to spite me?" 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.