Billionaire's Match

Chapter 15 Stella reacted as if she'd been scalded . " Apologize ? I'm her mother - in - law ! On what grounds should I ? " " On the grounds that she's holding the company's core project for next quarter . " Arthur finally spoke , tossing the file onto the coffee table . That riverside villa under your name , and Alicia's trust fund they're frozen , effective immediately . They'll stay frozen until you apologize to Khloe . " " Mom , " Trey added , his voice steely , " you need to get a handle on Alicia . No matter how spoiled she is , she doesn't get to gamble with the company's future .

" That villa was Stella's pride and joy , her ultimate status symbol . Alicia's trust fund was her only leverage over her husband . Losing them would mean they couldn't hold their heads up in the Fox family . Alicia panicked . Tears welled instantly in her eyes . " Dad ! You can't do this to me . I just had a baby ... ! " The Fox family's money can support idlers , but not fools , Arthur snapped . " Either you apologize to your sister- in - law immediately , or you pack up and leave this house . Choose . " Stella's hands shook violently .

She looked at Trey's hardened profile , then at her husband's uncompromising stare . Only then did she realize that her attempt to crush Khloe had backfired spectacularly . Instead of humiliating her daughter - in - law , she and Alicia had drawn fire from both husband and son , suffering heavy punishment in return . At last , Stella clenched her teeth and ordered the servant to dial Khloe's number . When Khloe answered , Stella's voice was stiff as rusted iron . The word " sorry " was torn from her throat as if it were barbed wire .

, her words a tearful mumble . " I - I shouldn't have disturbed you at work ... " When the call ended , a heavy silence fell over the living room . Stella stared out the window , her eyes burning with pure venom . Her hatred for Khloe seethed within her .

in high spirits , Trey didn't crack a smile . Despite the feast on the table , he just pushed his food around with his fork before claiming he had no appetite and retreating to his study . The company was

stop her from holding the company hostage again in the future ? The more he thought about it , the tighter his chest felt . And every time his thoughts landed on Khloe , the ache dug especially deep . He couldn't focus on work . His finger hovered over her number on his phone , nearly dialing before he stopped . 1/2 +25 Bonus