Billionaire's Match

Trey's mind was a whirlwind, consumed entirely by thoughts of Khloe. Rationality had long since vanished. He refused to enter the company. Instead, he waited at the entrance, the inevitable path she would take when leaving. He had to see her again and speak his heart aloud. He needed to tell her, face to face, that he wasn't here for the company, nor for the Fox family-he was here for her. All those years of feelings, years even he couldn't bear to let go of-how could Khloe simply sever them so easily? Trey had bet correctly.

These past days, Khloe had been busy tying up the Fox family's affairs. Morning found her at the Morrison Group; by afternoon, she returned to the Fox Group HQ. The moment her figure appeared at the company entrance, Trey seemed to be injected with a surge of adrenaline. He flung open the car door and bolted forward. "Khloe!" He reached her in a few strides, but before he could get close, security guards at the company restrained him. One of Khloe's bodyguards immediately stepped in front of her as well.

shirt collar loose, his suit wrinkled. He looked disheveled and exhausted, almost broken. He was still weak from a high fever. Cold air from his rapid breathing, combined with a push from the guards, made him cough and bend forward, sweat beading on his forehead. Yet, he refused to retreat. His eyes were full of pleading as he gazed at Khloe. "Please...just let me say a few words. I know I was wrong... I know you don't want to see me now. But... just remember that we once loved each other." Khloe's gaze was icy. Seeing him like this, she felt a strange mixture of satisfaction and sorrow.

your bottom line is as worthless as your pride.

moved her, rushed on, speaking even more fervently. "I know I was completely wrong before, that I never cherished you... But believe me, in the days you've been gone, you've been all I've thought about! If