Billionaire's Match

Chapter 20 Trey froze . " What do you mean , she hasn't been home ? " Before the maid could elaborate , his phone vibrated insistently . Another crisis at the company . He dismissed the servants with a wave and stepped away to take the call . When he returned , his face was several shades darker . Angela's heart sank at the sight . " What is it now ? " " Another major project just fell through . The client insists they'll only work with Khloe . " The words lodged in his throat like a stone .

+25 Bonus That project was the company's most critical venture this past year - flagged as a top priority in all the annual reports . If it collapsed , the shareholders would have his head . hend " But ... Khloe is just a manager , isn't she ? " Angela couldn't comprehend it . " How can a partner choose her over the company's CEO ? " Angela simply couldn't fathom it . Was Khloe really so indispensable that the entire corporation faltered without her ? " I have to get to the office .

" Without another word , Trey grabbed his coat and strode out At that very moment , Khloe was settling into a plush seat aboard Oscar's private jet . As the new majority shareholder of Morrison Pharmaceuticals , she was en route to a prestigious international charity gala in a neighboring country . The event's guest list was notoriously exclusive - a who's who of global magnates and Fortune 500 leaders . A true power summit . In previous years , Niel and Clarice , along with their son Ethan , had always attended .

, the invitation was formally addressed to her . In a fit of pique , Clarice had refused to go . Ethan , following his mother's lead , had declined as well . Their boycott was a very public snub , signaling that Khloe was an unwelcome outsider in the Morrison family . This left

building soared like a palace of glass , so dazzling it was nicknamed the " Crystal Palace . " " Dad , so this is Khloe ? " Awaiting

relentless global tour , and he had flown back specifically to attend the gala for one reason : to lend Khloe his visible support . As Niel's daughter , she couldn't be left to stand alone . Khloe's first impression of him was immediately favorable . Over dinner