Billionaire's Match

Chapter 583 Clarice's voice trembled, and for a moment, a faint redness appeared in her eyes. Khloe's eyelids flicked downward, taking in Clarice's restrained expression-but all she saw was affectation. Out in the world, rumors painted Clarice and Niel as a devoted, loving couple. Even Oscar said Niel truly loved Clarice, and that Clarice had stopped having children for him, choosing instead to adopt Ethan... Because of this, whenever Khloe faced Clarice's hostility, she tended to yield slightly. Clarice was, after all, the person her father had loved most.

If Clarice were willing to coexist peacefully, Khloe had hoped they could eventually become a true family. Yet from the start, Clarice had been a storm. Now it seemed her resentment toward Niel ran even deeper than Khloe had imagined. Before Khloe could say anything further, someone arrived. Clarice quickly turned away, and moments later, she left with her escort. Khloe felt a flicker of unease. When Clarice had spoken of Niel, ---- there had been a trace of emotion. If they had truly been that close, why had Niel left his entire estate to Khloe alone?

care about Niel's fortune. Meanwhile, Nick's convoy threaded through the night, entering the wide perimeter of the estate. But before he could reach the main grounds, a

would worry if he couldn't contact her-and sure enough, there were several missed calls. "Nick." Hearing his voice eased the tension in her shoulders, and her tone softened almost unconsciously. "Khloe, what happened? Why couldn't | reach you?" Though he had been frantic inside, his voice remained calm

She felt guilty. They had planned to speak, return home, and hold their wedding. Now everything would be delayed. And... the conversation with Henry and Clarice felt like a mountain standing between them. She didn't yet know how to climb over it. On the other end, Nick's breath hitched ever so slightly, though