Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 666 The scene sparked endless speculation. Yet, Nick's composure was unshakable. He gave Henry a slight, courteous nod-a subtle greeting-and then, with effortless grace, moved to the empty seat beside Khloe and pulled out the chair. Originally, Khloe had been seated next to Ralph, both occupying the main seats. Now, with Nick beside her, Ralph had to settle at a side angle. The entire atmosphere of the dinner shifted the moment Nick arrived. Outside of Ralph, the Remington family had no inkling of the relationship between Khloe and Nick.

They genuinely wanted to bring the two families closer together and strengthen cooperation, hoping to match the pair. But when they'd mentioned it to Henry, his ambiguous responses had left them unsure, thinking he merely wanted to gauge their sincerity. So, they'd invested heavily in the project, anticipating a real collaborative opportunity with the Morrison family and expanded access to international markets. Instead, they had been left hanging, their costs increased for ---- nothing. Naturally, this left the Remington family a little disgruntled.

Most of the Morrisons' Naraida contacts were from the Remington network, and the scene now carried a slight tension. Ralph, unwilling to let the atmosphere freeze, picked up the unfinished glass of wine. "Nick honors us with his presence tonight, making this banquet even more distinguished. | raise this glass to you, Nick." As his words fell, Nick rose smoothly and lifted the champagne from Khloe's table. Instinctively, she tugged at his sleeve. Nick wasn't much of a drinker. But he merely smiled, held her hand in his, and took the glass along with Ralph's toast.

"Such a refined lady, and a gentleman drawn to her... Nick, I'm sure you'd want to watch over your wife even while she's absent, wouldn't you?" Ralph teased, slightly flushed from the wine, his, words brimming with friendly humor. Nick replied with effortless wit, "If | didn't care, that would be strange. My wife is exceptional-standing beside her without being moved would be the odd thing." Their playful exchange instantly defused the tension in the room, bringing laughter and light chatter back into the hall. Even the ---- media hurried to capture the moment.

The Remington family, though internally uneasy, couldn't show displeasure in the presence of such a harmonious display. Especially since the other party was Nick himself. They could only offer polite agreement. "Ah, such a remarkable daughter-in-law as Khloe... our family will never have her." "Nick, you must be incredible. How did you win Khloe's heart? Do tell us." Nick merely smiled faintly, ignoring the bait, his eyes locking with Khloe's in a way that left no doubt about their affection.

Though Ralph was generous, seeing this display of devotion still left a pang of disappointment in his chest. But in today's presence of Nick, he could only concede-Nick was truly outstanding. His poise, his unwavering love for Khloe... it left no room for anyone else. Khloe's heart, too, belonged wholly to Nick. Even with the subtle tension in the air, the careful watch of the Remington family, and the elder's gaze upon them, she leaned close to him, whispering intimately. She hadn't expected him to arrive so suddenly and wanted to ask if anything urgent had happened.

Nick quietly shared the news from Arista. ---- "Really?" Khloe's eyes lit up, a smile tugging at her lips. It was the best news she had received in days Nick merely hummed in affirmation, unhurriedly placing a piece of food on her plate. "You've eaten too little these past few days. Eat first."