Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 534 "Spence, you just came back... maybe we should let this go for now. Clarice's real goal was simple: Khloe should never have the kind of backing the Hunt family had. But with Spence returned and taking charge of this matter, she felt a flicker of fear. After all, times had changed, and Nick's position was no small matter. Spence's subordinates weren't wrong-now was not the moment to make a reckless move. "| told you, | won't let you suffer. No matter how difficult, I'l handle it for you." Spence's voice was calm, but every word carried weight.

This was what he had wanted most since returning to Lacuna: to protect his only sister, his only beloved "And what about Khloe... Niel's daughter? What do you plan to do about her?" "She can't be touched-for now. I'll deal with her personally." Khloe was married to Nick now. If she died, her assets wouldn't fall into Clarice's hands-they'd go to someone else. And even if Khloe were dead, it wouldn't erase the hatred Clarice carried. ---- If Niel wanted to spite her through Khloe, then she would make Niel watch from above as she tormented his daughter.

She would strip Khloe of her love, her hope, her everything, leaving her to suffer in despair until the end. The debts owed by Niel would be repaid by his daughter-then, and only then, would justice be served. Spence agreed immediately. In all things, he deferred to Clarice. Having settled the serious matters, he allowed himself to ask after her. Her response reassured him. Though Niel had never granted her control over the Morrison Group, Clarice had spent these years building networks and amassing wealth. Even without the Morrison Group's resources, she was formidable.

The Davis family dared not cross her; if she needed anything, they would comply. Clarice had already mapped out her plan: using the foundation of the Morrison Group, she would rebuild her commercial empire in Goldmont City. Soon, the Morrison Group-and even the Hunt family-would be nothing before her. Spence felt a quiet satisfaction at her ambition. "You really haven't changed at all. But I'm glad-my little Clarice has grown up. Stronger than ever." ---- "Of course.

| promised | would never let you down." Clarice's voice was soft, but the smile at the corner of her lips was dark, almost bitter. The suffering she had endured had not been in vain. Every debt the world owed her would be repaid. "Good. This time, I'll be with you, every step of the way, until you reach wherever you want to go." Clarice's chest tightened slightly. "Spence... can | see you?" "Not yet. Once your matters are settled, we'll meet. | promise." Spence's words were measured, yet the unspoken implication was clear. Clarice understood and did not press further.

After hanging up, a rare lightness filled her chest. She tossed aside her handbag and pulled out the files Henry had recently instructed her to gather, a scornful gleam in her eyes. Even the heavens seemed to be helping her. When Khloe saw this and realized Nick had something to do with her father's death, what would she do? Clarice could hardly wait. Meanwhile, in Goldmont City. ---- By mid-afternoon, the sky had already darkened as if dusk had fallen early. Clouds hung low and heavy; a storm could break at any moment. The air, though still, felt stifling.

In ahotel suite, Barney stood at the window, smoking. It was only when his assistant and lawyer entered the living room that he finally made his way over. The woman sitting at the corner of the sofa had grown noticeably thinner. Her head was lowered, her appearance and aura completely transformed from the first time they had met. Barney studied her for a long moment before speaking. "Do you have nothing you want to say to me?"