Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 28 +25 Bonus Winnie hadn't intervened out of kindness . Earlier , in the restroom , she had overheard Veronica scheming with her friends . She simply couldn't stand to let Veronica win . ... And besides , Khloe was Michael's sister . The memory of how protectively Michael had shielded Khloe the night before - as if Winnie were some kind of threat - still stung . " Thank you for your help , Miss Olson , " Khloe said softly , " but ... I think I'll sit here . " Turning back to the table , she pulled out the empty chair and sat down as if it had been hers all along .

" Khloe , who do you think you are ? You can't just sit anywhere you want ! Have you no manners at all ? " Veronica lost her composure , her voice rising to a shrill pitch . " I'll admit , I don't know much about banquet etiquette , " Kloe said evenly , a faint , unruffled smile on her lips , " because this is , in fact , my first time at an event of this caliber . " The sheer calm with which she owned the insult left Veronica momentarily speechless .

" But , " Khloe continued smoothly , " when I arrived , both the organizers and my family reminded me that , as the principal heiress of the Morrison fortune in Goldmont City I am expected to sit at the head table . To do otherwise would be seen as a loss of respect for the family . " She gestured lightly to the empty place . " This is the head table , and this seat has no name card . Coincidentally , mine is missing . It seems logical that the organizers reserved this spot for me . " Her words were delivered with such quiet authority that even skeptical guests found themselves nodding .

The Morrison family's stature was undeniable , and it gave her every right to claim that seat . " That makes perfect sense . If there's no card , let Miss Morrison have the seat . " " She's not wrong . By status alone , this is exactly where she belongs . " The shift in the crowd's murmurs made Veronica's face darken with fury . The socialites who had been snickering with her moments before fell silent , unwilling to draw Khloe's ire . But before the situation could settle , the banquet manager rushed over , his face pale and beaded with sweat .

The team had already been in a panic over the seating blunder . Then , just minutes ago , they had received word- an unexpected , heavyweight guest had arrived . Bowing repeatedly , the manager apologized profusely . " Mis Morrison , we've prepared another seat for you . Please , allow us to escort you . " Without waiting for her consent , he placed a name card on the table . The card was faced away from Khloe , but Veronica and her friends saw it immediately . Nick . It was Nick Hunt .

Everyone knew - even at the height of their power , the Morrison family's influence , both domestic and international , paled in comparison to the Hunts ' . Charmin 2h +25 Bonus The organizers would rather offend the Morrisons a hundred times over than risk displeasing the Hunts . And certainly not for Khloe - a newcomer , a recently acknowledged illegitimate daughter with no established power base . Besides , Nick was infamous for avoiding social functions . His unexpected appearance tonight had instantly elevated the entire event's prestige .

" Since your oversight left me without a seat , " Khloe replied , her tone still calm , " it seems only fair that I sit where I can . " She had no desire to make the organizers ' lives harder their panic was evident - but if she backed down now , the humiliation would be entirely hers . Seeing the name card , Veronica let out a triumphant , mocking laugh . " Khloe , give it up . This seat is far beyond your reach . Stop embarrassing yourself . There's always a bigger fish . If you don't move , you'll be disgracing not just yourself , but the entire Morrison name .

" The sight of Nick's name silenced even those who had just spoken in Khloe's defense . Now , their eyes held no support , only a cold , eager anticipation - waiting for the show to unfold . The Morrison family versus the Hunt family . An illegitimate daughter against a legendary titan . No matter how this played out , Khloe would be the one left utterly humiliated . COIN BUNDLE : get more free bonus 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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