Billionaire's Match

Chapter 263 Ethan couldn't swallow his frustration. Never in his life had he misjudged someone like this-especially only to be outplayed by a woman. Ethan tugged at his tie and strode toward the elevator, but halfway there, Khloe stepped directly into his path. "Ethan, aren't we about to meet the partners? Where are you rushing off to?" Khloe wore a black-and-white plaid retro Chanel-style dress, paired with five-centimeter black heels with red soles. Her long hair was tied neatly, walking with a purpose that seemed to command the air around her.

Her aura was both bold and captivating, her smile soft yet somehow chilling, even stronger than the first time they had met. Hearing her, Ethan's lips curved into a slight smile. "Had a small issue just now, but you're right. The meeting's about to start. I'll deal with it afterward." They walked side by side into the reserved conference room. The room was large, but conveniently-or inconveniently-located near the public area, meaning the soundproofing was poor. Any small stir could easily leak across the company. Ethan's intentions, subtle as he thought, were hardly hidden from Khloe.

haven't approved it yet," Khloe said lightly, scrolling through her phone. "If an employee resigns, I need to know why. "Charlotte's a diligent girl. Her performance is

handles it strictly. I plan to investigate first." Ethan's face drained of color, cycling from pale to green to dark. He stared at Khloe, trying to gauge her expression. She seemed to be deliberately signaling him. Had Charlotte really told her everything? Ethan knew human nature. After years in the corporate world, he had never

no words came out. Instead, he glanced at Khloe. Khloe, sensing something, put her phone away and looked at him with a warm, unassuming smile. "What is it?" "You-go out for now." Ethan dismissed the assistant. Their gazes met again, a chill glinting in both eyes. Khloe's was calm, unreadable-far more so than his. 1/2 Chapter 263 +25