Chapter 455 "So in the eyes of your family, cheating in marriage, having affairs, using fraud, and hurling abuse at others... all of that counts as a kind of blessing?" Nick's voice was calm, almost detached. "If that's the case, why don't you keep that 'blessing' for yourself?" As if cradling a small cat, he drew Khloe fully into his arms. His hand slid up, gently pressing against the back of her head, as though shielding her from every filthy word ringing in her ears. Normally, he might have let it go.

But today, with him here, how could he possibly allow Khloe to face such ugliness alone? Thinking of the life she'd endured all these years, his heart ached -and beneath that ache burned anger. The faint smile at the corner of his mouth vanished. He lifted his gaze and looked coldly at the old woman. Lauren felt a sudden chill run down her spine But seeing him glare at her while holding Khloe so protectively only made her breathing grow heavier. "I'm talking to Khloe. You don't get to interrupt!" "You said this place was bought with Trey's money?" "Yes!" Lauren barked.

them until they had nowhere left to hide. Nick let out a short, derisive laugh. A dark, dangerous smile curved his lips, and the look he cast at Lauren was like a blade meant for slow execution-icy and merciless. Her hunched body shuddered, a

seriously underestimating my wife-and grossly insulting the Hunt family." He spoke slowly, each word measured. His voice wasn't loud, yet it struck with bone-deep force, carrying a ruthless edge Even the security guards nearby felt the air grow tense Lauren froze. The

before her truly belonged to the Hunt family, then let alone their small Fox family-even the Morrison family, the richest in Goldmont, would have to show deference. It was a name no one in the country could afford to offend. Just the thought of it sent cold sweat breaking out across

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