Billionaire's Match

Chapter 540 On the way back, Barney held Angela's hand in comfort. Her fingers were icy, and she looked deeply wronged. "Have you really ended things with him?" he asked gently. Angela nodded, tears finally spilling freely. The shadow Trey had cast over her was too deep. Even knowing there was no going back, emotionally, she couldn't accept it "Someone like him isn't worth it. Seeing his true face... it's better for you," Barney sighed, carefully dabbing her tears with a tissue. Angela didn't speak. She simply rested her head on his shoulder. Right now, only Barney could give her solace.

Only Barney could help her start anew. She couldn't let the opportunity slip. Slowly, she pushed down the ache in her chest. After a moment, she lifted her hands to wrap around his neck and tilted her head up, closing her eyes. Barney felt the subtle warmth radiating from her, a delicate, ambiguous tension. Seeing her tear-streaked, fragile face tugged at his heart like a hook. But just as he leaned closer to touch her lips, reason returned. ---- "Angela... I'm not saying | don't want you," he said softly, "but | need you to steady yourself first. Make a clean break with the past.

in his breath, gently brushing the stray strands from her forehead, lifting her face with careful hands. Angela opened her eyes and saw the furrowed brows above him. Why could a man desire her so deeply, yet exercise such restraint? She couldn't read the complex emotions in his eyes, but looking at him made her feel safer than she ever had before. Angela nodded. Barney, satisfied that she had

and saw Charlotte's younger brother. "Christopher?" he squinted. Christopher hurried over, carrying a shopping bag that seemed ---- to contain a gift. "Ethan, | sent you a message. Did you see it?" Christopher's voice was timid, but he brightened at seeing Ethan and immediately offered the bag. "It's handmade-a robot model kit.