Billionaire's Match

Khloe's voice was soft and sweet, and her beauty only amplified the sincerity in her words. Within moments, she had won over the entire table of elders. The dinner was filled with laughter and warmth. Khloe, eager to show her respect, toasted each elder with heartfelt attention, drinking enough to make herself feel slightly lightheaded. "Khloe, I didn't expect you to hold your liquor so well..." Arista said happily. Rarely did someone accompany her family for drinks-especially a future daughter-in-law. She beamed, her approval of Khloe evident in her eyes.

Loretta, however, looked a little concerned. "Khloe, that's enough. If you drink too much, you'll get uncomfortable.". "I'm fine, Grandma..." Khloe smiled. She had drunk a bit, but she wasn't drunk, and tonight her spirits were high, her smile frequent and bright. Her phone suddenly buzzed. Squinting, Khloe saw it was Nick calling. She answered immediately. "Nick, you're finally done with work?" Her voice carried an unusual excitement, warmer and more intimate than usual. Nick instantly noticed the subtle difference. "Have you been drinking?" "Yes," she admitted.

a little... It would have been perfect if you were here. The dinner was so good... I really wanted to eat with you..." Her words came softly, unfiltered and almost dreamlike in their honesty-she was relaxed, slightly dizzy, and speaking without thinking. "Khloe," Nick's voice darkened, low and heavy, as though holding back a tide of emotion. After a pause, he said, It's noisy there. Step outside and take the call." "Okay, I'll be right there."

Arista and Loretta, and hurried out of the VIP room. "Nick, I'm out..." She stumbled a little as she walked down the hall. Just as she raised her voice, her eyes fell on a familiar figure standing at the far end, backlit by the corridor lights. The figure looked strikingly

steps, Nick quickly reached out, steadying her in his arms. "Khloe..." 1/2 +25 Bonus His voice was suddenly tender, and his breath brushed her lips. But before he could say more, Khloe wrapped her arins around his neck, tilting her