Billionaire's Match

Chapter 294 For a moment, Michelle was frozen by Nick's gaze, but she forced herself to meet his eyes and even managed a small smile. "So... you don't fully trust Khloe either, do you? Since you know no one can withstand that kind of pressure, why can't you forgive me..." (1 "Don't dress up betrayal with such noble words." Nick's voice was low, sharp, and laced with an almost suffocating weight. Michelle's face went pale instantly. "I've never hurt an innocent person," he added, his tone leaving no room for doubt. Lenny's worry flared.

Seeing the storm rising in Nick's eyes, he coldly warned Michelle again, "Miss Keller! That's enough. This is a business trip-your personal matters shouldn't be involved. Please, step back!" Michelle's eyes were red, but she refused to weaken or cry. She gritted her teeth and held her ground. "Nick, I didn't betray you. You were just too decisive..." "I think I've made myself very clear. As for Khloe and me..." Suddenly, Nick stepped forward, passing Lenny. His gaze was almost predatory, and the intensity sent a shiver down Michelle's spine.

tension easing as Nick's measured steps carried him out of sight. "Miss Keller, please get a hold of yourself," he muttered, voice unusually terse, then followed Nick's departure. Michelle felt drained, barely able to stand. An assistant ran over from a distance, concern etched on their face. "Miss Keller..." "Everything's done?" Michelle asked, taking a steadying breath and eyeing the

close, some frames looking intimate. Yet, the irony wasn't lost on her-Nick's closeness wasn't affection. It was disdain. Tomorrow, he would leave. As usual, Lenny prepared to tidy Nick's clothes, but Nick waved him off before reaching the room. Knowing his mood, Lenny didn't press, planning to return in the morning.

gnawing at him. Finally, he took out his phone and hesitated before dialing Khloe. It took a while before Khloe answered the call. "Nick... what's wrong?" she greeted him in her sleepy, intimate voice. His jaw tightened, the coldness in his chest dissipating almost instantly.