Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 714 Angela shifted upright beside Barney, turning her head as she spoke, her tone growing more earnest with each word. Warmth surged through Barney at the sound of "the one I love." Her gaze was sincere, not a hint of pretense. Over these past weeks, she had been attentive, gentle, and obedient-but no amount of deliberate sweetness compared to the raw honesty in her current jealousy. It struck him deeper than any words could. "Never," Barney murmured, wrapping his arms around her from behind. He pressed a gentle, low laugh against her ear.

"If my sister doesn't like you, I'll find a way to make her." Angela's eyes widened slightly. "And if nothing works, and she has to choose between us?" "I'd choose my sister." Shock froze her for a moment. She had expected a flirtatious response, maybe some tender words-but this? He was speaking the truth? Her gaze turned to him, incredulous. Barney caught her expression and couldn't help but snort softly, a laugh escaping him. ---- "Fool," he said, "if there's ever a conflict between you two, I'll let her win-but | am yours. My heart, my person, will always be with you" It was true.

But to Barney, this was the most beautiful kind of love talk. Real love wasn't deception-it was responsibility. If his beloved and his most cherished sister clashed, he could only mediate. His sister might get what she wanted, but his heart would remain with the woman he loved. There was a streak of romance in his bones, a willingness to sacrifice, to choose the right thing in logic while remaining entwined in love. Yet to Angela, his so-called romance brought nothing but a faint sting of disappointment. Still, seeing him so calm, she couldn't help but smile.

She cupped his face in her hands and pressed a kiss to his lips. "You're enough for me," she whispered. Barney's gaze softened, and he returned the kiss, tender yet insistent. Angela met him halfway, letting herself follow his lead But when it neared the point of intimacy, Barney pulled back, reasoning overtaking desire. He said, resting against the sofa, eyes full of concern, "I can't. You've already been hurt once. Until we're fully committed, | won't touch you." ---- "Barney... don't you trust me?" Angela's brow furrowed.

"Right now, my heart only has you." "I do trust you," he said softly, "I just want to give us time. It's too soon... too rushed." He brushed his fingers over her brow ina gentle caress. Noticing the hour, Barney lifted her from the sofa effortlessly, carrying her to their bedroom. Angela clung to him, feeling a rare, unfamiliar warmth flow through her. She had never imagined being treasured like this. With Trey, there had only ever been fiery passion.

Love had always felt like a game to her-something to be measured, manipulated, and secured through careful attention, even if her own desire wasn't that intense. Without such measures, she had never felt safe. Barney's actions made her question everything she thought she knew about love.