Billionaire's Match

Nick was a man who never spared anyone's feelings - and he was famously indifferent to women . Even at his age , when most men were settled with families , no one in the Hunt family dared pressure him about marriage . And yet now , after Khloe had effectively taken his seat , he hadn't shown a flicker of anger . Instead , he had calmly , almost cordially , asked for her proposed solution . Under his penetrating gaze , Khloe felt the pressure intensify .

But she drew a steadying breath and answered with quiet composure , " Respect the situation and turn a mistake into an opportunity . " She paused awhile , her eyes scanning the long , spacious banquet table . " There's more than enough room here . Adding one place setting is simple . The organizers can arrange a seat of equal standing for Mr. Hunt right beside me . This way , the dignity of Morrison Group is upheld , Mr. Hunt's magnanimity is displayed , and the organizers demonstrate their flexibility and sincerity in handling a crisis .

Isn't that far better than forcing me to move and creating unnecessary conflict and embarrassment for all involved ? " A dead silence fell over the hall . Everyone was stunned . To be so calm under pressure , so razor - sharp in logic - this was no ordinary " illegitimate daughter . " This was a mind of formidable intelligence . In just a few precise sentences , Khloe had unraveled a seemingly impossible standoff . Veronica's face went pale . Unnoticed by most , Michael had returned to the hall .

. The corner of his mouth lifted in the faintest hint of a smile before he turned to the organizers . " Do as she suggested . " His tone was even , betraying no emotion . But the mere fact that he had accepted her proposal was a monumental

banquet officially began . Khloe remained the center of attention , but now , not a single person dared question her right to be there . " Why are you staring instead of eating ? " Nick's sudden , low baritone made her jump . Khloe realized she had been lost in thought , studying his profile . Their seats were close , uncomfortably so . He had

to cut his food with effortless precision . " Ten hours on a private jet . But it wasn't a wasted trip . I go to hear a rather remarkable speech . " He hadn't answered directly , yet his words were loaded . He had flown through the night . And he