Billionaire's Match

Chapter 68 Today's breakfast spread had been prepared lavishly, in part because of Khloe's presence. Not knowing her tastes, Nick had simply asked the kitchen to prepare a little of everything. He didn't speak, only lifted his coffee and took a sip. Khloe scooped a spoonful of dark chocolate mousse cake and offered it to him. "This one's really good." For a moment, Nick paused, his brow furrowing slightly. Khloe noticed the faint expression and realized her misstep. "Sorry... I wasn't thinking. How could I offer you a spoon I've already used?" she said, about to pull it back.

But the spoon was already accepted. And then-he actually took a bite. The rich, sweet flavor hit his palate, and for a moment, he seemed almost startled by his own reaction, as if awakening from a dream. "Sir!" Lenny's voice was tense, betraying his disbelief. Not only was Nick known for his fastidious habits, but he also hated sweets. In any banquet or business gathering, Nick would never touch anything sugary. Yet now, he'd just swallowed a bite of cake offered by Khloe. Nick shot Lenny a sharp look and the latter immediately fell silent. "You...don't like cake?" Khloe asked softly, noticing Lenny's reaction and feeling a little embarrassed. Perhaps her gesture had been overstepping. He dabbed the corner of his mouth with a napkin before replying, "I never did. But today... it's not so bad." 'Never liked it... but today it's fine?' Khloe wondered, while she quietly licked her lips, unsure how to respond. They sat in silence for a while, the air between them suddenly tense. Khloe lowered her gaze and only spoke after finishing her slice of cake. "Um..." "You," he said at the same time. His eyes flicked briefly, sharp and searching.

don't take it to heart." Khloe's voice was soft, like a gentle wind brushing past-polite, distant, and cautiously tender. Nick didn't look at her. His tone was cold. "Improper? And I'm supposed to ignore it?" "No, it's nothing... I just worried..." "Nothing else you want

ballroom event. She had left early without saying hi, and she should have mentioned it. "I went that night, but... there was a small accident. My dress ripped, so I left early." Nick nodded, a brief acknowledgment, his gaze drifting to the platinum watch on his wrist, almost absent- minded. 1/2 Chapter 68 +25 Bonus Khloe had considered mentioning that she'd seen him dancing with someone, but his silence and composure