Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 778 The next day at noon, a headline rocked the business world of Goldmont City. It claimed that Nick Hunt, CEO of the Hunt Group, had unexpectedly died. Within hours, control of the company was uncertain, its projects in limbo, and the stock had already tumbled several points in just one morning. Khloe received the news just as she was about to hold a meeting to address company matters. At the same time, her phone rang-Loretta was calling. Lenny, standing nearby, saw the color drain from her face as she stared at the screen.

He immediately suggested, "Should | handle this..." "No need." Khloe drew a deep breath, pushed open the office door, and forced herself inside. Outside, Lenny paced anxiously. How could this news have leaked? Nick's accident abroad had long been kept under wraps. And in Goldmont City, no one dared to challenge the Hunt family lightly-without solid proof, where could such a report have come from? Naturally, his thoughts first went to Michelle. ---- Half an hour later, Khloe emerged from her office, her expression even grimmer. The call from Loretta had been to ask about the situation.

Khloe had expected despair or panic on the other end, but instead, Loretta's first concern was for her. Even through a quivering voice, Loretta tried to sound lighthearted. "It's nothing, don't worry." In reality, Loretta had noticed Khloe's state long ago. Nick loved Khloe so deeply; there was no way he would leave her behind for work alone. Ever since Khloe left last night, Loretta had suspected something. When the news broke, she didn't panic. She contacted Arista to understand the full situation. Of course, she worried for her precious grandson.

But what needed the most care, encouragement, and comfort right now was the pregnant Khloe. The call wasn't about inquiring details; it was to tell Khloe that no matter what the world said, the Hunt family and the Hunt Group would always stand behind her. Even if the company suffered or lost the bid, it wasn't the end of the world. All Loretta wanted was for Khloe to take care of herself, to bear no unnecessary burden. Khloe was speechless. Tears swelled in her eyes, circling and threatening to fall-but she refused to let them. She wouldn't cry. ---- Not now.

At a moment like this, she allowed herself only one emotion: anger "Madam, what should we do now? Should we try to silence the media?" The moment the news broke, the company's PR and legal teams had contacted Khloe. If the report was false, they needed to issue a statement immediately and track down the source. But Khloe gave no immediate answer. Her team couldn't act freely, afraid the other side might have hard evidence. Since she had taken full control of Nick's affairs, this news had already stirred unrest within the company. Her voice was low but firm.

"It's too late." Perhaps they could have contained it before the news went public. But now, unless they issued a formal statement or had Nick himself appear, any action would only make the rumor worse. Whoever leaked it had clearly prepared for this, ready to catch and record every move as evidence. "So... what should we do?" "Refute it. I'm heading to a meeting with legal. Have Michelle come over-I need her." Khloe's instructions were brief. She went straight to her meeting. Lenny immediately followed orders, but Michelle's phone was ---- unreachable.

He had no choice but to drive to her hotel. Meanwhile, Clarice had just returned to her villa that day. Khloe had agreed to use Morrison Group to exchange for Nick's safety and no longer pursued any charges against Clarice-so she was free.