Chapter 99 "Nick..." Khloe started to explain about Trey, but Nick spoke first. "About your personal affairs... I won't ask, and I won't interfere," he said. "But we are engaged now. I trust you'll take care of whatever's left in the past." No interrogation, no demand for details-just quiet composure. It made a small ache rise in Khloe's chest. She'd thought, given who he was, that he might care about her history, might press her for explanations. But he didn't ask a single thing. "I... I'll handle it soon. You have my word," she said earnestly.

In that moment, she realized that he truly regarded their engagement with sincerity-that even in his restraint, there was respect. Nick gave a faint nod, though something unnameable flickered across his mind. He had, of course, looked into her past. Six years with a man wasn't a short time. Did she still have lingering feelings for Trey? He tamped down the irritation that threatened to surface and said simply, "If you need help, don't hesitate to ask." Khloe replied gently, "Okay." The next morning, Khloe's first stop at the Morrison Group building was the HR department.

of Ethan's games. A careful read of the performance agreement revealed an overlooked clause: To take effect

a snake," Charlotte muttered angrily when she found out. Khloe stayed silent for a moment, then let out a smirk. Taking revenge on Ethan would be easy. But winning the company's loyalty-that required patience. This little stunt of his was nothing more than a provocation. "So what do we do

of all major shareholders. A few hours later, she sent out a company-wide notice-Shareholders' Meeting: Immediate Assembly. 1/2 Chapter 05 +25 Bonus When Ethan received the email, he was in a board meeting with senior executives. "This..." The higher-ups exchanged puzzled looks, Everyone knew the real power still rested with Clarice and Ethan. Khloe had

myself." He wanted to see just how many people Khloe could actually get to show up-watch her humiliate herself in person. Ethan was the first to arrive. The conference hall was nearly

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