Billionaire's Match

Chapter 27 To her dismay , Khloe checked every table and couldn't find her name card anywhere . By now , all the other guests were seated . Left standing awkwardly by the side , she stuck out like a sore thumb . A flustered floor manager approached . " Miss Morrison , dinner is about to be served . Please take your seat . " " Alright . " Scanning the room , Khloe spotted one empty chair at the head table and began walking toward it . " Sorry , that seat isn't available . " A woman's voice stopped her . Khloe looked up - and of course , it was Veronica .

It seemed fate had a cruel sense of humor . Veronica's lips curved into a mocking smile as she looked Khloe over . The young socialites seated around her ducked their heads , poorly hiding their giggles . " I couldn't find my name card , " Khloe stated calmly . " This seat doesn't have one either , does it ? " She glanced at the empty place setting . Sure enough , there was no card .. " This is a reserved seat , " Veronica explained in a tone of exaggerated patience , dripping with condescension . " It's for distinguished guests whose attendance isn't confirmed .

We don't put name cards out for them . I thought that was common knowledge . " The implication was clear : Khloe was an ignorant outsider . The laughter around them grew louder , less restrained . " Khloe , is this really your first time at an event like this ? You're supposed to find your assigned seat . Surely not . After such an impressive speech for the Morrison family , you mean you can't even find your own place at the table ? " The banquet hall had grown quiet , the whispers carrying easily . Once again , Khloe was the center of attention , every eye fixed on her .

directed her way were filled with open mockery , and the smug pride on Veronica's face was unmistakable . 1 Then , a crisp , clear voice cut through the tension from behind Khloe . " It

" You can't even manage the seating arrangements for a banquet ? Do you think the guests here tonight are riffraff you can disrespect ? " The server paled , frozen in place . Khloe seized the opening . " Winnie is right . 1/2 тории ш +25 Bonus " Everyone here is a respected leader in their field . For the organizers to overlook something as fundamental

went ashen . His tray shook so violently he nearly dropped it . Everyone knew that securing the Morrison

Khloe , shall we " The server , now sweating profusely , didn't dare stay another second . He practically stumbled over himself , fleeing backstage