Billionaire's Match

Chapter 18 Kirsten delivered her warning , each word sharp with threat Trey drew a deep , weary breath . Arguing with her was pointless . " Kirsten , give us a moment , " he said , his voice low . " Let me talk to her . " Angela , who had been silent until now , gave Kirsten's hand a faint squeeze and turned her face away . Understanding , Kirsten reluctantly stood and left the room closing the door behind her . Finally alone , Trey loosened his tie and sat beside Angela . He reached for her arm , but she shoved him away . " Come on , Honey , let it go , alright ? I'm so exhausted lately !

" he said . Angela remained silent , but after a moment , her shoulders began to shake softly . Trey knew she was crying again . His chest ached , a sharp , piercing guilt . " I'm sorry . This is all my fault . " He wrapped his arms around her from behind , holding her tightly no matter how she tried to pull away . " The company is a disaster . Deals are falling apart , the losses are piling up , and my family is at each other's throats . I've been completely overwhelmed I haven't had he energy to be there for you . " As for Khloe ... there is nothing between us .

She threw a fit and disrupted work . I was just managing the situation . Π His explanation seemed to slowly calm her . Angela stopped resisting and sat quietly in his embrace as he continued . " You know , Khloe still has her uses . If she gets suspicious , it ruins everything . Is your faith in me really that weak ? 11 Trey sighed , bitterness threading his low , weary voice . " I told you ... I'm just scared , " she whispered , her voice hoarse from tears . " After all these years , what if you've changed ? I only worry because ...

looked This was the woman who had once carried him on her back for three days and nights through a

safety . " My life is yours , " he vowed . " I promised I would repay you forever , that I would never waver . If I break that promise , I- " Before he could finish , Angela pressed her fingers to his lips , stopping him .

spiral . After all , you see Khloe every day ... " Trey managed a soft chuckle and pinched her cheek lightly. ' Silly girl . Some connections are forged in an instant and