Billionaire's Match

Chapter 193 Stella clutched Trey's arm, unwilling to let go, but Trey lowered his gaze and slowly pried her hand away. He shot a brief, apologetic glance at his father, but Arthur didn't return it. The call ended abruptly. Arthur could only watch, helpless, as Trey dashed out the front door. Before long, Angela was back at the Fox family estate, escorted by Trey. The mansion hadn't changed in years. Everything looked the same, unchanged by time. Angela removed her baseball cap. Her hair, slightly messy, fell over her shoulders.

She smoothed it lightly and deliberately straightened her posture. Years ago, when she had been Trey's tutor, she had entered through the main entrance, hand-in-hand with him. Back then, his face had been bright with joy, and the entire Fox family had welcomed her warmly. Not now. The atmosphere was thick and heavy. Trey was silent, brooding. Arthur and Stella's disdain and disapproval were etched plainly across their faces. Despite it all, Angela felt victorious. All those years of struggle had led her back here. She had returned.

"Shameless," Stella muttered under her breath, refusing to give her any face, and turned away, following Lauren. Angela's chest rose and fell, but she held herself steady. Trey, wary that she might lose control, immediately took her hand. He hadn't expected her to defy his plan and skip her trip abroad. Instead, she had chosen to come back and make a scene here. The tenderness and guilt he had once felt toward her now twisted into caution, into a careful watchfulness. Perhaps her past gentleness had been a performance.

had to make sure she didn't spiral out of control. (19 "Let's talk," Arthur said, his voice edged with fatigue. He cast a brief glance

fully with Trey and the family, preserving their image. Any violation would mean she forfeited her claim to the Fox estate and Pete's custody, along with heavy financial penalties. 1/2 Chapter 193 +25 Bonus Angela, prepared as always, added a clause of

Khloe returned home, it would be complicated to explain. Angela didn't protest. Pete had been brought back, and staff were on hand to care for him. She needed only to be served and looked after. That night, she settled in. Arthur had arranged