Billionaire's Match

Michelle's account erupted in chaos, with countless people tagging her, demanding a response. Fans had been obsessing over the gossip between the two of them for days. If the rumors were baseless, why would Nick personally step in to shut them down? Why would he post such a meaningless, official announcement flaunting his affection? Michelle's fans were furious. They were convinced it was a deliberate attack against her. Perhaps it was because he had once abandoned Michelle, leaving her heartbroken-and perhaps that heartbreak had driven her near to despair before.

Now that Nick had responded, Michelle's fans hoped she would courageously respond in kind. They wanted her to share her side of the story, to reclaim some justice for herself. Michelle stared at the trending news and public chatter, her chest tight with pain. Ever since returning from Felanche, she had barely slept. She had finally dozed off for a little while today, and now her sleep was gone again. Her phone lit up incessantly with messages and calls from close friends checking in on her.

The outside world didn't know the full story of Michelle nearly attempting suicide over Nick, but everyone close to her knew. Now that Nick had made such a massive show, everyone worried she wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure. Michelle had no energy to respond. Her phone stayed frozen on the photo Nick had sent with the caption: [ Married. Do not disturb.] Those four words felt like a fiery slap, scorching her into humiliation. Her eyes burned, yet the tears wouldn't fall. So, this was what it felt like-to completely lose someone.

message from an unknown number. It took him a while before he opened it. It was from Michelle. [Are you feeling better? I'm leaving the country tomorrow. Can we meet tonight? -Michelle] When Nick didn't reply, she sent another message a while later. [You said you would never forget my family's kindness. Is making me suffer like this how you repay them? I just want to say a proper goodbye, Otherwise, I could tell Khloe everything... but Nick, I don't want

Later, because of his biological mother, Nick was abandoned by George. Naturally, he became a "sacrificial pawn, 11 targeted both within the family and

her family, coordinated with the authorities, negotiated with the kidnappers for hours, and ultimately secured his release. George didn't appear