Chapter 76 "Khloe, how long are you going to keep this up? It's been days. Are you really giving me the silent treatment forever?" The call finally connected, and Trey's voice was sharp, laced with impatience. Nick's expression darkened instantly. Khloe was about to be his wife, yet this man spoke to her as if she were a child throwing a tantrum. 11 Hearing only silence, Trey's tone softened slightly, assuming she was just being stubborn. "Khloe, baby, you know you're the most important thing to me. Even when you're being unreasonable, I always find a way to make it work. Where are you?

Let me come get you...' 11 He was prideful and really didn't want to be the one to give in first. But with her team in disarray and rumors of her departure sparking a talent drain at the company, only her return could steady the ship. "She's busy." Before Trey could finish, a cold male voice cut in. Just two words. But they carried a chill so sharp it was palpable even over the phone. Trey froze, his grip on the phone tightening. After a few stunned seconds, he barked into the receiver, "Who is this? Where's Khloe?

Put her on the phone!" "You don't get to ask." The line went dead as Nick hung up. He then powered the phone off completely. On the other end, Trey stared at his phone, the call failed screen staring back at him. A wave of pure rage washed over him, and he slammed his fist onto his desk, sending everything toppling. The noise startled Angela, who had just walked into the office. "Trey, what in the world?" She hurried over and saw his phone in his hand, dialling Khloe again. She hadn't told him about seeing Khloe at the investment firm yesterday, afraid he'd drop everything to confront her.

seemed her fear was justified. "Trey, are you still coddling her? I don't believe we can't manage the company without her!" "You're damn right we can't! The whole place is falling apart without Khloe!" Trey shouted, his fury boiling over. The memory of that unknown male voice on the phone sent a fresh jolt of anger through him. He wasn't sure if he was more furious about the company's instability or the idea of another man with his Khloe. "Get a grip, Trey!" Angela's voice rose to match his, but he

raw, a mix of anger and disbelief. Angela was taken aback. She'd seen Khloe just yesterday-she was alone and completely focused on her work. 1/2 Chapter 76 +25 Bonus Trey knew

"She's always had men looking at her," Angela said dryly, trying to downplay it. "She knows how to handle herself..." But she didn't want to push Trey over the edge. She switched tactics, her voice coaxing. "Think about it logically. Can she really walk away

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