Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 696 Ralph's throat went dry, and a sharp sting welled up in his eyes. Seeing Khloe just moments ago, trembling and helpless, had pierced him with a sudden, deep sorrow. "Expand the search. We have to find... Nick, no matter what," he said hoarsely, issuing the command even as he knew the odds were slim. The burning wreckage crackled, sending acrid smoke and the scent of scorched metal and plastic into the air. Nick couldn't possibly still be alive. Meanwhile, Henry rushed to the hospital after receiving the news. Khloe was still unconscious, an IV drip attached to her arm.

The doctors had already examined her. Physically, she was unharmed, but her pregnancy left her fragile. Strong emotional shock had caused temporary cerebral hypoperfusion, leading to her fainting. "What did you say... she's pregnant?" Henry's shock was palpable. His eyes instinctively darted to Delilah. She had been by Khloe's side every moment these past days, ---- responsible for reporting any abnormality immediately. How had she missed something as crucial as this? Delilah lowered her head immediately. "It's my fault...

| failed in my duty." At that moment, Arista arrived with a group, Lenny by her side. She had rushed over as soon as she heard the news, ignoring all else. Seeing Henry outside the ward, Arista's anger flared uncontrollably. Behind her, Ryan stood silently, his expression sullen. "Henry! Are you satisfied now?" Arista's voice shook with fury. " You're Khloe's grandfather, a parent yourself. Never mind that our family could never intentionally harm Niel-regardless of past grudges, you shouldn't drag the next generation into this!

You listened to others' schemes and allowed our loved ones to be harmed-how can you still stand here with a clear conscience?" Her words grew sharper, losing any pretense of decorum. She was livid. The most infuriating thing wasn't the villains-it was when someone close became an accomplice. That had been the case with George and Nick; she hadn't expected the Morrison family ---- to treat Khloe worse than that! Henry's face darkened completely. Before coming, he had already heard Delilah's report: Khloe had sent a distress message, claiming that Clarice had sent men to kill her and Nick.

He had brushed it off, thinking Clarice was simply interfering on his behalf, trying to separate Nick and Khloe. He never imagined Clarice would dare openly hire killers. And the target? His own bloodline. It wasn't until Ralph contacted the police and personally called him that he realized how out of control the situation had become. By the time he sent people to confront Clarice, everyone and everything had vanished. Before Henry could respond, Lenny stepped forward, bringing Ryan to his side.

"Sir, Ryan has surveillance evidence from the old park that proves everything was the revenge of Rick, the villain who sought to harm the Hunt family," Lenny explained. "Moreover, Rick is already in our custody. Once you verify, we can hand him over to the domestic authorities. The truth will become clear." Hearing this, Henry's resolve crumbled. He could no longer maintain his arrogance. Lowering his head toward the still- fuming Arista, he said, "This time, it was a misunderstanding." ---- Arista sneered. "A misunderstanding? You think a single word can erase what's been done?

The harm you caused Nick, the harm to Khloe-how do you intend to make that right?"