Billionaire's Match

Chapter 11 " I'm at this age , and I still have to be lectured by my daughter - in - law ? I've lost all face ! Who does she think she is ? If you hadn't insisted on marrying her , would a woman ke her ever have been worthy of setting foot in the Fox family home ? " Stella wailed . Seeing Trey remain unmoved , she spun around and began pounding her chest in a dramatic fit of fury . Feeling completely helpless , Trey finally relented . He promised his mother he would discipline Khloe and personally bring her over to apologize to Alicia .

After leaving Alicia's house , Trey immediately called Khloe She took her time answering , and his tone was laced with impatience . " Are you home yet ? " " No. I'm still with a client . What is it ? " At that moment , Khloe was seated in the revolving restaurant at Oscar's estate . A maid stood beside her , meticulously slicing a perfect cut of prime veal . She hadn't bothered to step away to take the call . Catching the cue , Oscar gave a subtle glance , and everyone in the room quietly withdrew . " Mother and Alicia called you today . You stood them up ? " Trey got straight to the point .

Khloe's lips curved into a faint smile . " That's right . " " Khloe , Mother is an elder . Even if her temper's bad , you should give her some leeway . And Alicia - she's in confinement , her emotions are unstable . You shouldn't hold it against her ... " His voice was gentle , but the reproach was unmistakable . He didn't fully believe Khloe was as terrible as his mother and sister made her out to be . But with the family in such an uproar - Alicia even threatening divorce - if his father blamed him , the responsibility would fall squarely on his shoulders .

the plan . Tell me where you are . When you're done . I'll pick you up . We'll go see Mother and Alicia together , clear the air , and put this whole thing to rest . " Trey thought he was being reasonable . If Stella's anger festered and Alicia kept making a scene , Khloe might be dragged back

conveniently far away . After hanging up , she set down her cutlery and dabbed her lips with a napkin . She was nearly finished with her meal anyway . " Trouble ? " Oscar finally spoke , swirling the wine in his glass with a hint of disdain . " Need me to take care of it ? " He had no interest in prying into her personal life , but as a man of the world , he understood that for a

the following evening . Having just inherited her family's assets , Khloe needed to make a proper appearance before the shareholders . By chance , the Morrison family was hosting a small business banquet the next night . It would be the perfect opportunity . She agreed , and Oscar added , " By the way , after meeting Nick the other night , has there been any progress ? " " We exchanged contact

her when the time was right . " I know you're reserved ,