Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 794 After Lenny spoke, he suddenly realized he might have said too much. When Michelle shot him a surprised look, he quickly lowered his head. "I... I'm sorry. I'm just an outsider-I really shouldn't say anything. It's just... | envy you. You actually care so much about your parents." Khloe was a little taken aback. She hadn't known Lenny's situation. But hearing him say that, she remembered something Nick had once mentioned: that he relied on Lenny so much wasn't just habit-it was also Lenny's own need. Lenny usually spent a lot of time alone.

Whenever work slowed down, he would get restless, unsure what to do with himself. So Nick had gradually handed over multiple assistants' duties to Lenny, leaving him with all the responsibilities. Michelle stared at him for a moment, stunned, before forcing out a voice. "You... what are you apologizing for? | never said you couldn't speak your mind. Well, alright then... | won't hold it against you. I'm not unreasonable, so don't look so grim about it." Hearing Michelle step back, Lenny's eyes immediately lit up.

"I knew you were just venting-you'd still put the bigger picture first!" ---- "Of course..." Michelle looked away. She didn't know why, but being praised by Lenny made her ears warm Khloe's gaze flicked between Charlotte and Noah. The three of them exchanged a knowing look. The atmosphere between these two... wasn't normal. Lenny seemed completely oblivious. He stared straight at Michelle, a sincere smile on his face. But the faint blush coloring Michelle's cheeks didn't escape anyone's notice.

Noticing everyone silently watching her, Michelle quickly added, " I've taken all your advice to heart. | just... process my emotions slowly, that's all..." "Yes, we understand, Michelle," Noah said softly, but there was a teasing undertone in his voice. Charlotte couldn't help but glance at him. With Michelle now calmed, Khloe wasted no time. She and Lenny accompanied Michelle back to the Shu residence. On the way, Khloe personally called Mr. Keller. When they arrived at the house, Michelle stopped in her tracks. Khloe noticed her hesitation and gestured to Lenny.

He understood immediately and went ahead to open the door. Michelle's parents had been pacing outside, anxious beyond ---- words. In the hour plus that Khloe had been gone, they'd argued several times. They had considered calling the police but hesitated, unwilling to push Khloe, fearing that she might refuse to help Michelle if pressed. Only when they learned Michelle was safe did their hearts finally settle. "This time, remember-our daughter comes first." Seeing Lenny, Mrs. Keller reminded her husband, though it was just as much a note to herself.

"Michelle!" The moment she saw Khloe and Michelle, Mrs. Keller rushed forward. The thought of her daughter having been kidnapped nearly broke her heart. She just wanted to hold her close. But Michelle stepped aside before any contact could be made. Her gaze flicked to her father's face behind her mother for a brief second, then moved away again. "Michelle, you had me so worried! Are you okay?" Mrs. Keller didn't even notice her daughter's coldness. She grabbed Michelle's hand to check her over. Michelle pulled her arm away. "I'm fine. Khloe saved me." "Miss Roswell! Thank you!

Thank you so much..." Mrs. Keller turned to Khloe, her words rushing out in a torrent of gratitude. ---- Khloe waved her hand, saying quickly, "It's nothing. Just a small favor." She shared a subtle glance with Michelle.