Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 747 "Khloe, | know you've suffered many injustices in the past, but you are also a person of feeling. You must understand that the heart can't always be controlled. At the time, her mistakes were blinded by her emotions... Now, she has changed, and she often thinks of you, wishing to apologize." Barney spoke in a low, steady voice, then poured himself a glass of red wine.

He raised it toward Khloe, "I apologize on her behalf once again, and as self-punishment, | will drink three cups." Khloe parted her lips to speak, but before she could, Barney downed all three glasses on his own. She narrowed her eyes, letting out a soft, derisive snort. "Who would've thought Angela could be so... charming? Back then, Trey tricked me into a three-year sham marriage for her sake. Now, after all her schemes, she still has you covering for her." Her voice was gentle, yet every word left Barney no dignity whatsoever.

"Khloe, please don't misunderstand-" ---- "Barney, whom you favor is your choice. But | also have the freedom to seek justice for myself. Even if Angela now has Solara Energy protecting her, if she dares appear in front of me again, | will not hold back," Khloe interrupted with a cold smile. Her eyes were utterly devoid of warmth. "And you needn't be polite to me either. "Don't think that because Hunt Group and Solara Energy are currently competing fairly, we can still be friends no matter the outcome.

If Solara Energy wants to develop in Goldmont City's business world, besides Hunt Group, Morrison Group will never be a partner either." Barney's face paled, a mix of blue and white. He had come hoping to thaw the ice between them, yet she hadn't given him an ounce of face. Her meaning was clear: she intended no compromise with Solara Energy, an irreconcilable enemy. And the reason behind it? Angela A few seconds of silence hung over the table before Barney laughed aloud, breaking it "Khloe, you are indeed straightforward. But | did not come here with any ulterior motive.

| simply admire you and felt an instant connection-| hoped we wouldn't fall out over this." ---- "If that is your genuine thought, Barney, | can only say this: some people, no matter how much they wish it, are simply not destined to be friends." Khloe smiled faintly, decisively crushing Barney's olive branch. From the moment he chose to protect Angela, cooperation-and certainly friendship-was no longer possible. Barney's composure was impressive. Even as Khloe's words cut sharp, he remained calm and steady. Yet looking at her face, he felt a strange disorientation.

Her expression, the subtle tilt of her smile hiding steel beneath the silk, somehow reminded him of his mother-right down to the graceful yet dangerous poise in her voice. "All right, I'm full. Thank you for your hospitality. | have an early meeting tomorrow and should return to rest," Khloe said as soon as the meal was served. Barney understood. Her anger at his attempt to apologize on Angela's behalf had left her unwilling even to preserve the smallest semblance of courtesy. She had spoken, and now she was leaving.

"Khloe, didn't Nick return with you?" Barney reached for his fork, continuing to speak as if Khloe hadn't left the table. ---- "| heard that Nick might have been in an accident. Could the rumors be true? Is that why you are handling the bid on his behalf?" Barney's questions came sharp and pressing, and Khloe's brow lifted slightly. It seemed this was the real reason he had sought her out.