Billionaire's Match

Chapter 427 "Yes." Nick's answer was without a trace of hesitation. The light in his eyes was deep, almost as if he were trying to look straight into Khloe's soul. There was no room for doubt- she couldn't not believe him. "Since you say being with me isn't about seeking security, then tell me... why are you with me?" "It's..." The words faltered on Nick's lips. He suddenly felt as if Khloe was subtly trapping him. Khloe's eyes sparkled with barely contained excitement. She stared at him, eager to hear him say something heartfelt.

She already knew the truth of his feelings-those earlier words had been meant to provoke him: Seeing him hesitate, she sighed and pressed her hand gently against his slowly loosening grasp. The tension between them melted like ice in the sun. She guided his raised arm down, and with her other hand, quietly wrapped around his waist, leaning her body against his chest. ---- Nick's heart raced, pounding like it wanted to break free from his chest. "You're with me for happiness," Khloe said softly. "I know you've always wanted to love someone properly... and now we love each other." "Khloe...

each one had the power to change his mind effortlessly. From the moment he saw her at the door, Nick realized... all his struggles were meaningless. "Nick, in your heart... am

his neck, brushing through the hair at the nape and across his ear. ---- "In my heart, you're someone who wouldn't leave me in danger," she said softly, "but | never expected... that in your eyes, I'm just someone you can share joy with, not pain. The moment a storm comes, you would push me away?" "Not at all." Nick denied it immediately, eyes lifted, pain so

about is your own guilt and unease. You only care about your own inability to bear the pressure of possibly hurting me... "You're afraid of my rejection... so you ran first. That... is selfish." Nick bowed his head, utterly unable to respond. She was right. Every word "I'm so angry!" Khloe stood on tiptoe and slammed into his chest, her lips brushing against