Billionaire's Match

Chapter 198 Khloe didn't react. Winnie had always been like this. She could tell that Winnie's expression had shifted the moment Michael appeared. Winnie cared deeply about him-so seeing herself in this state under his gaze must have stung. "I'm not speaking for you," Khloe said softly, "but today is my dinner, and as the host, it's my responsibility to mediate." With that, she stepped in front of Winnie, gently shielding her. "Winnie, can you give me a little face and let me help you change into something dry?" Khloe's calm, gentle tone left Winnie with little room to argue.

She nodded slightly, eager to get out of the crowd. With Khloe taking charge, Mr. and Mrs. Olson naturally held their tongues. But Veronica was relentless. "She slapped me and just walks away? What am I supposed to do about the humiliation? Khloe, don't you think siding with Winnie like this is bullying?" Her voice trembled, the words coming through tears, while a crowd had gathered around to watch. From the onlookers' perspective, the one who'd been slapped seemed weaker. No one had seen Veronica pour juice on Winnie earlier, but everyone had witnessed Winnie arguing back with her father.

Veronica was seizing the moment, trying to make Winnie look bad, and by extension, Khloe. Seeing Veronica turning her frustration on Khloe, Khloe's calmness drew another figure in-Nick. The instant he stepped forward, Veronica's eyes lit up with hope-but just as quickly, her expression sank, her eyebrows knitting into a pitiful line. How could Nick have shown up just as Khloe arrived? She had come today precisely because she'd heard his family would be there, hoping to see him... "You were hit, she was splashed. Isn't that even?

gently pulled her daughter back. "All right, Veronica.

No fairness, only emotion. And today is the Morrison family dinner. As a guest, creating such a scene-it's rather disrespectful." Veronica stayed quiet, but Nick's eyes didn't leave Mr. Olson. The man's face paled; he hadn't expected an outsider to intervene in his household affairs. Everyone around was surprised. Nick was well-known in business circles for his cold, detached temperament. He had no friends and no enemies in the market-he never took sides, let alone defended a woman. His

wealth or influence. And now, for the first time, he was protecting someone else. "Sorry, Nick," Mr. Olson said quickly. "I got carried away and neglected the issues between my daughters. This is entirely my fault." Nick didn't respond. He walked to Khloe's side and leaned in to whisper something quietly. Then he summoned 1/2 Chapter 198 +25 Bonus his people to escort Khloe and Winnie to the car so she could change. Loretta joined in, accompanying Khloe with