Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 675 Clarice realized Khloe must have already uncovered a great deal and likely had people watching her, trying to resist. Yet, she never expected... Khloe would completely disregard the usual rules, daring to abduct someone right under her nose. "Khloe, what do you think you're doing? You've taken my key witness-do you really think this will let you win?" Clarice's face darkened like iron Khloe, calm and measured, replied, "What key witness? Could it be... "Could it be that you already know... that Nick's father had a sworn enemy?

Out of a personal vendetta, he's been targeting the Hunt family. He even hired people on the dark web to cause us trouble before... "Oh, his name seems to be Rick Orion," Khloe spoke the name slowly, deliberately, and the shadows in Clarice's eyes deepened. Clarice said nothing, but the lethal tension in her gaze made it clear how furious she was. Nick's eyes cooled as he looked at Clarice. He gripped Khloe's hand, pulling her close just as she was about to continue, keeping her safe at his side. ---- "Clarice," Nick's voice was low, pressing like steel. "Rick is not trustworthy.

If he approaches you, you must carefully discern his intentions. But... | believe a desperate man like him-like a rat in the street-cannot withstand interrogation or temptation. He can harm others, so he can also betray." "Getting the truth from someone like him is hardly difficult." Every word was loaded, and Khloe's calm tone echoed in perfect harmony. Clarice's composure faltered; the two of them together were infuriatingly precise. She couldn't deny that Nick had a point. Rick was a thorough scoundrel.

Even if he shared some goals with Clarice, even if their interests temporarily aligned, she would have to guard him closely. Should Nick and Khloe make a move against Rick, he would be the first to betray her. And in recent days, they had clearly been planning plenty-Rick might already hold some leverage against her. "You know what you're doing is illegal!" Clarice's face flushed red as she glared at Khloe. "Have we done anything illegal?" Khloe asked calmly. She tried to step forward, but Nick held her firmly, and she had to settle beside him.

"Clarice, if you're truly concemed, call the police. If they ---- intervene, they'll uncover even more truths hidden in the shadows." Khloe's gaze didn't waver. Clarice's face paled. Khloe's lips curved faintly, pushing her further. "But | think... if the authorities investigate Rick's dark web activities, you might end up implicated as well." "You're threatening me?" Clarice snorted. "'m not. I'm offering a choice." Khloe's eyes shifted slightly. " Hand over Ryan, vanish from my sight forever. For my father's sake, | can let you leave with some dignity. Otherwise...

when Rick speaks, and the truth comes out, you think you can escape unscathed after all the filth you've done?" "Fine. Then we'll wait for that moment." Clarice's voice trembled with restrained fury, her smile forced and brittle. "Let's see what you can do to me." Khloe studied her-so fierce yet internally trembling-knowing Clarice's mental defenses were about to collapse. Nick held Khloe close, signaling her to remain silent. With that, Khloe and Nick, flanked by their bodyguards, left, leaving Clarice alone. She stood at the ruined suite doorway, paralyzed, her face ashen.

After a long moment, she shakily pulled out her phone and ---- dialed Spence. ".. They've taken Rick. End this now.. Clarice drew in a deep breath. She had intended to torment Khloe slowly, but Khloe had forced her hand.