Billionaire's Match

Chapter 600 "| just have a bit of a cold," Nick explained. "After you left yesterday, | took some medicine and rested. Lenny made a fuss and called in quite a few local doctors to check on me. Grandma even called just now." Everything he said sounded reasonable, almost perfectly plausible, but it did little to ease the tight knot of worry coiling in Khloe's chest. "All right, | won't keep you. My messages are about to explode; | need to handle this." Before Khloe could respond, he ended the call abruptly.

It was the first time he had ever hung up so decisively, and it only sent her anxiety soaring to a new peak. She quickly packed her things and headed for the door. Delilah was waiting outside. She had seen the news herself and had lingered outside Khloe's room early, hesitating but ultimately stepping in to block her path. "Miss Khloe, you can't go out right now." "Don't stop me." "Master Henry is probably waiting to see how you handle yourself. If you go to him now, it could play right into the hands ---- of those with ill intentions." Delilah frowned, her tone firm.

night, not out of friendship but to gain another ally. In the Morrison family, Khloe appeared to be a pampered heiress, but beneath the

would regret it. "Then I'll help you," Delilah said quietly. Meanwhile, after Nick ended the call, his body was already faltering. ---- He had collapsed suddenly last night. The chief physician's initial assessment indicated his condition had worsened, and hospitalization was recommended. But to prevent Khloe from worrying, he had refused

a deep, gnawing helplessness. He was secretly relieved that Khloe had chosen