Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 585 Henry studied Khloe for a long moment before finally averting his gaze. Khloe kept her expression calm, but her heart still thumped nervously. After a pause, he said, "This works too. Actually, Ralph is a fine young man. The last time he met you, he was very impressed. | also heard from the Remington family that he's had his eye on you for a long time." Khloe said nothing, her thoughts elsewhere. It seemed Henry had no idea Nick was here as well. Otherwise, if he knew she wanted to go out, he would have restricted them from meeting.

Henry's real intent in keeping her was to separate her from Nick, to prevent her from acting on her emotions. If she requested to see him now, it would only escalate the conflict. She would have to see Nick secretly. Seeing Khloe silent, Henry assumed she was displeased. "Being with someone isn't as important as what value they bring you," he continued. "When you first returned to the Morrison ---- family, the Hunt family proposed the marriage. It could help you establish yourself in the domestic business world, so | approved it. But times have changed.

If the Hunt family can no longer be anally, perhaps you should consider... finding a new one." Having said his piece, he rose and patted her shoulder before instructing someone to arrange a car to take her out. Once Henry left, Khloe lost her appetite. To the Morrison family, the Hunt family was merely a strong business partner. Her marriage mattered less than a single corporate contract. Henry had kept her close not just for Niel. Since Clarice had exposed the Hunt family's dark secrets about George, he had planned carefully.

Khloe's own tactical delays might be anticipated; the other side may have been planning the same. If she and Nick simply left, it would play right into Clarice's hands. The Morrison and Hunt families could truly turn into adversaries, and everything would spiral out of control. The car carrying Khloe left the estate under Clarice's watchful eyes. She returned from the observation deck to the house, slouching into a chair, picking up her phone to reply to a message.

Nick had arrived at the estate the night before, but it was Clarice ---- who had stopped his convoy, preventing Henry from being disturbed. Since Khloe wanted to meet Nick, Clarice decided to let them. After all, she had once experienced the intensity of genuine feelings herself. But no matter how deep, when real interests were involved, even the strongest emotions couldn't withstand them. Khloe and Nick were no exception. She already looked forward to the drama ahead with a thrill of anticipation. When Khloe arrived at the Dust Capital office building, Ralph's car was just pulling up.

He never came to the office this early, but after seeing her message, he had rushed over. Khloe had reached out to arrange the meeting herself, and he was genuinely pleased, both personally and professionally. On the way, he had asked his assistant to swing by the city's most popular coffee shop to pick up specialty coffee and pastries for her. As soon as Khloe got out of the car, Ralph greeted her. "Good morning, Khloe." "Good morning." Khloe smiled and nodded, her gaze falling on the shopping bags in his assistant's hand.

She deliberately ---- asked, with mock enthusiasm, "This is the famous online coffee shop everyone's talking about?" "Yes," Ralph said quickly. "It's really popular-long lines first thing in the morning." He had bought everything for her, unsure of her tastes. He had ordered all the signature items and recommendations, filling three large bags to the brim. Khloe smiled. "Thank you for thinking of me. | can't wait to try them." "Then let's go. Welll try them right away." Ralph hadn't expected her attitude to change so much, and he spoke with a hint of nervousness.