Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 745 Khloe stood frozen for a long moment before it finally clicked. She noticed a coffee shop not far down the street and turned to walk in. Before leaving, she and Michael exchanged a quick glance from a distance, making sure he had seen her. Then she seated herself by the window, waiting, Michael spent a long time talking with the man. During that interval, Khloe called Charlotte. Charlotte, realizing Khloe had seen everything, recounted the full story about Michael and Winnie in painstaking detail. Soon, Khloe's phone buzzed with news notifications.

Browsing through the flood of online commentary, she finally understood Michael's predicament. After Oscar had expelled him from the family, he was completely cut off from his career. With Michael's years of managerial experience, joining any company should have been easy-but no reputable company in Goldmont City dared touch him. Even people he had previously collaborated with avoided him, fearing repercussions from Oscar and the Morrison family. Now, if Michael wanted to start his own business, no investor ---- would back him.

He could only turn to small companies, hoping to find project opportunities. But even there, he could not reveal his identity; any hint of who he was would earn him a polite refusal. Everyone avoided Michael like a hot potato. Father and son had cut ties completely, and who knew if they might reconcile later? Nobody wanted to be caught in the crossfire. Khloe felt a bitter ache in her chest. Raising her head again, she saw the man flick a cigarette butt at Michael. The way he gestured and barked orders, there wasn't even a shred of respect. Yet Michael remained patient.

Only when the man finally walked away did Michael turn toward Khloe. Khloe quickly tapped on her phone to have someone check the company in the building "Khloe..." Michael arrived at her side, his face full of embarrassment. He knew she already understood everything and didn't want to over-explain. "You've probably seen the news. | didn't tell you myself-not because | didn't want you to be happy for me, but because | thought you wouldn't have the headspace right now." "Happy for you?" Khloe paused, then let out a helpless laugh. ---- Michael smiled awkwardly. "I got married.

I'm finally united with the one | love. Isn't that something to be happy about?" "Yes, it should be... You and Winnie working through your issues and coming together-truly not easy. Congratulations on your marriage!" Khloe nodded and raised her coffee cup, toasting silently in lieu of wine. Still, the phrase "finally united with the one | love" pricked at her heart. Perhaps Michael hadn't wanted to worry her-or maybe he was trying not to deepen her pain by seeing it firsthand. "Give it a few days. Let's have a meal at home together," Michael said softly, a touch of tenderness in his voice.

He looked at Khloe with concern. Though her makeup was flawless, he could see through it: she was pale and weary. The blow from Nick's absence had cut deep. All they could do was offer her more companionship and warmth. "Alright. I'll bring you a wedding gift when the time comes." Khloe smiled, but the warmth didn't reach her eyes. She genuinely wished them happiness, yet worry gnawed at her. Love alone could not fill their world. Winnie was still under pressure from the Olson family. Michael, ---- if he broke further with Oscar, would face even more obstacles.

Earlier, Charlotte had mentioned the vacancy left by Ethan, and Khloe had immediately thought along the same lines. From both a professional and personal standpoint, Michael joining the Morrison Group was ideal. But after so long, neither Michael nor Winnie had brought it up. Khloe feared they might be too shy or hesitant to accept the offer if she suggested it.