Chapter 228 Back home, Khloe received a call from her assistant. The man who had attacked her had already been interrogated. It turned out he had once been on the brink of bankruptcy after Niel's critique of one of his company projects. His wife, overworking to save the company, had died from the strain. He blamed Niel for everything-and upon learning that Khloe was Niel's daughter, he had been waiting for the perfect chance to exact revenge.

"Someone like that, left unchecked, is a threat to society." Nick's voice was calm, almost casual, yet the cold intensity lurking beneath it sent a chill down the spine. Without hesitation, he called Lenny and gave the terse instruction to "handle him." Nick's words were always measured, but the ruthlessness in his eyes left no doubt. Even Khloe could feel a shiver at the lethal decisiveness he could summon when he chose. "Do you think someone might be behind that man?" Khloe asked after a moment's thought. Nick's gaze darkened immediately. "You mean Clarice?" "Yes," Khloe replied, nodding.

Although it was just her conjecture, Clarice's targeting of her had been far too obvious. And no matter how successful the man's business was, how could he have even appeared at the Morrison family banquet-or known Khloe's plans for the evening? The answer was clear, and Nick's expression turned grim. "But there's no proof. If they were going to do this, they wouldn't leave any trace. Clarice and Ethan are clearly playing a shadow game against me." Khloe felt a wave of unease. She was used to handling threats with soft tactics, not force.

gaze sharp and deep. After a brief pause, he added, "Leave the Morrison family to me. Don't try to bear it yourself." Khloe looked at him.

right I settle it myself. And your dad was right: your family shouldn't meddle in my private matters that might disrupt business ties. The Hunt Group shouldn't be dragged into the Morrison family feud. Clarice and Ethan must have skeletons in their closet. Can I

of George, Khloe must remain untouchable. 1/2 Chapter 228 +25 Bonus "Fine. I'll follow

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