Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 789 Noah set down his fork and looked up, eyes narrowing as he studied Charlotte. Charlotte blinked. "What? Just because I've never had a boyfriend doesn't mean | can't reflect on love, right?" "Fair enough." Noah smiled, leaning back in his chair with an easy confidence. "I've never been in a relationship either. But sometimes, when you see real love... it gets you thinking." "Wait-you've never had a girlfriend?" Charlotte's eyes went wide, a flicker of something hopeful in them. Noah reached for a piece of dental floss, glancing at her. "Yeah.

Do | not look the type?" "Not at all." Charlotte shook her head firmly. "You look like a total player." Noah paused mid-motion, then let out a short laugh. "A player? | didn't grow up on Hollywood rom-coms-you're gonna have to spell that one out." "It means a guy who's smooth, gets around, and doesn't take love seriously," Charlotte explained. Noah's smile tightened. He straightened in his seat, suddenly all ---- business. "A player? Seriously? What part of me says that?" He shrugged off his jacket as he spoke. Charlotte quickly turned her gaze away.

"What are you doing?" + "Look at this," Noah said, flexing his arms with unmistakable pride. "Check out these guns." Charlotte's gaze drifted back despite herself. His build was impressive-lean and muscular. She remembered noticing it at the phone store, but now, with him this close, the definition in his arms and chest made her cheeks warm. Noah's pecs shifted slightly as he talked, a smug edge creeping into his voice. "I'm the strong, silent type. Not like those pretty boys who just coast on charm." "A player... doesn't automatically mean pretty boy," Charlotte stammered, gesturing vaguely.

"But okay, yeah, that build... actually kind of fits the player vibe too. Anyway-just put your shirt back on." Noah had been ready to keep showing off, but her words made him ease up. At that moment, Khloe returned from her call. She had changed clothes and picked up her coat. ---- Ten minutes ago, Michelle had posted a public message expressing condolences for the deceased. Below the message, she linked the official Hunt family bidding announcement, declaring her full support. Though Michelle didn't explicitly mention Nick's name, every detail clearly referred to him.

The post sent the "Nick has passed away" rumor trending again. Khloe's previous PR efforts instantly felt powerless. Khloe tried calling Michelle immediately, but the call went straight to voicemail. According to Lenny, Michelle had checked out of her hotel and left, though her IP still showed she was in the country-likely back at the Keller family residence. "| have urgent business to attend. Charlotte, you take care of Noah." Charlotte stood. "Khloe, I'll walk you out." "No need. Lenny is here to pick me up.

You two continue your meal." Khloe hurried off, leaving Charlotte and Noah alone in the living room, Seeing Khloe leave, Lenny quickly updated Noah on the current public sentiment. "Madam, Michelle is now unreachable. It looks like she has betrayed us and is planning to cooperate with Solara Energy!" ---- Lenny had always had his doubts about Michelle, but now he sounded sure. Khloe didn't respond. She just told Lenny to head toward the Keller residence instead. If her hunch was right, Barney was leaning on the Keller family.

There was no other explanation-Michelle wasn't the type to quietly team up with Solara Energy and then disappear like a scared rabbit unless someone had her cornered