Billionaire's match novel

Chapter 68 Today's breakfast spread had been prepared lavishly, in part because of Khloe's presence. Not knowing her tastes, Nick had simply asked the kitchen to prepare a little of everything. He didn't speak, only lifted his coffee and took a sip. Khloe scooped a spoonful of dark chocolate mousse cake and offered it to him. "This one's really good." For a moment, Nick paused, his brow furrowing slightly. Khloe noticed the faint expression and realized her misstep. "Sorry... I wasn't thinking. How could I offer you a spoon I've already used?" she said, about to pull it back.

But the spoon was already accepted. And then-he actually took a bite. The rich, sweet flavor hit his palate, and for a moment, he seemed almost startled by his own reaction, as if awakening from a dream. "Sir!" Lenny's voice was tense, betraying his disbelief. Not only was Nick known for his fastidious habits, but he also hated sweets. In any banquet or business gathering, Nick would never touch anything sugary. Yet now, he'd just swallowed a bite of cake offered by Khloe. Nick shot Lenny a sharp look and the latter immediately fell silent. "You...

don't like cake?" Khloe asked softly, noticing Lenny's reaction and feeling a little embarrassed. Perhaps her gesture had been overstepping. He dabbed the corner of his mouth with a napkin before replying, "I never did. But today... it's not so bad." 'Never liked it... but today it's fine?' Khloe wondered, while she quietly licked her lips, unsure how to respond. They sat in silence for a while, the air between them suddenly tense. Khloe lowered her gaze and only spoke after finishing her slice of cake. "Um..." "You," he said at the same time. His eyes flicked briefly, sharp and searching.

"You first." "I... just wanted to say, I might have been a little out of line last night with the drinking. If I acted improperly, please don't take it to heart." Khloe's voice was soft, like a gentle wind brushing past-polite, distant, and cautiously tender. Nick didn't look at her. His tone was cold. "Improper? And I'm supposed to ignore it?" "No, it's nothing... I just worried..." "Nothing else you want to tell me?" His words were deliberate, pressing. Khloe blinked, unsure, and he clarified.

"I thought that when we met again, you'd first talk to me about last time." "Last time?" she hesitated, recalling the previous evening's ballroom event. She had left early without saying hi, and she should have mentioned it. "I went that night, but... there was a small accident. My dress ripped, so I left early." Nick nodded, a brief acknowledgment, his gaze drifting to the platinum watch on his wrist, almost absent- minded. 1/2 Chapter 68 +25 Bonus Khloe had considered mentioning that she'd seen him dancing with someone, but his silence and composure made her reconsider.

It wasn't worth creating awkwardness over a rare encounter with a childhood friend. "Anything else?" His voice cut through the quiet, firm, almost interrogative, and Khloe felt as if she were being examined. "Oh." She thought for a moment. "Yes... I also wanted to thank you for your gift. But it's... too valuable. I think it would be more appropriate to return it to you in person." Her words barely left her mouth before the clink of his plate caught her attention. His gaze locked on hers, intense and sudden. "Return it?

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