Billionaire's Match

Chapter 324 Michelle looked slightly awkward, but she made no move to explain, only offering Khloe a polite smile. "Khloe, I was just doing my job. Please don't misunderstand-" "I'm not misunderstanding anything," Khloe interrupted, her tone calm but firm, carrying just enough weight for everyone nearby to hear. "But I do need to clarify something for Michelle. You are only Nick's colleague. If any false rumors spread, I'd hate for it to affect you." Michelle's eyes flickered, her lashes trembling, her cheeks faintly pink. She fell silent, caught off guard.

Khloe's words carried a hidden meaning. Khloe had likely already seen the rumors surrounding Nick and Michelle herself-but her reaction differed from what Michelle might have expected. A woman who isn't jealous over a man can mean only one thing... she didn't love him enough. The village chief, who had led the group, quickly apologized to Khloe. "I'm sorry. We didn't understand the situation before. Please don't take offense." Then, glancing at Michelle, he added awkwardly, "Michelle, you... you needn't mind either." "But..." The little girl's wide eyes were full of curiosity.

license with Nick. They haven't even had the wedding

to blame, it's me-I wasn't careful enough to prevent the misunderstanding. But the villagers meant no harm." Though she sounded apologetic, every word subtly suggested that the "official wife" was absent while her husband faced danger-and that even an outsider like Michelle had done more. Khloe

for the supposed neglect. The villagers, sensing the tension and wanting to support Michelle, hurried to speak. "Please don't blame Michelle. It was our gossiping that caused this..." "That's right. Michelle works so diligently. She really is such a good person!" Even the little girl glanced