Billionaire's Match

Chapter 535 Angela didn't respond. Her breathing had grown heavier. She couldn't even lift her face to look at Barney. She had assumed that after what she'd done, Chiche would have dragged her into court for compensation, and that Barney himself would despise her completely. But unexpectedly, he had gone to great lengths to secure her release. On the way, the lawyer had explained that Barney would handle the legal case for her.

Angela's actions hadn't caused serious consequences; Solara Energy had agreed to share the responsibility, compensating the Morrison Group and aiming for a suspended sentence. Thanks to Barney's connections, she was now free to move under supervision. In other words, Barney was willing to shield her personally. Angela thought back to how different his attitude had been toward her before she left. She understood now-it wasn't just professional concern; he had personal motives too. Barney lifted his chin, and one by one, the assistants and lawyers left the room.

---- In the quiet living room, only the two of them remained. Barney took a glass, poured hot water himself, and pushed it toward her. "It's cold. Drink some hot water." Angela's jaw tensed. Finally, she lifted her head to meet his gaze. His face was sharply chiseled, every angle precise and defined. Under the bright lights, he exuded an air of noble authority. Angela felt utterly ridiculous, like a clown exposed in front of a king Her throat hoarse, she murmured, "I'm sorry for all the trouble." "Making mistakes isn't the problem. What matters is recognizing them," Barney said.

himself as well. He cradled it in his hands but didn't drink. "I shouldn't... | shouldn't have... plagiarized." Her voice was strained, faint as a whisper. Heat surged across her face, burning fiercely. "And...2" "| shouldn't have lied to you. | shouldn't have dragged Solara Energy into this." ---- "Go on." "| let greed and ambition blind me... | wanted to rise all at once. | truly let you down." Angela's

her, there was no way he'd allow her to work for him again. And her actions might even endanger her parents' career. But she had no time to think about that now. "Continue." Barney's voice was deeper this time. He warmed his hands over

stunned as she looked at him. A faint chill flashed in his eyes. From his expression, it was clear he had pieced together every detail of her past. ---- Indeed, it had taken him a long