Billionaire's Match

Chapter 616 Mrs. Hodsteader blinked, startled back to reality, and quickly apologized. Winnie's cheeks were still flushed. She opened her mouth to say something, but Michael spoke first. "t's fine, You don't need to concem yourself with what happens between us-my wife is very shy. You can go on with your work." "Oh... okay, thank you, sir. | understand." Hearing Michael's words, the housekeeper cast an apologetic glance at Winnie. Seeing that she wasn't upset, Winnie finally felt the tension ease from her chest. "She's just kind-hearted.

She's worried | might neglect you," Michael said casually. He could see the embarrassment on Winnie's face, but how could he not feel equally awkward? The memories from last night-some he still thought might have been dreams-kept replaying in his mind. He wasn't even certain which of his actions had crossed the line, or whether she had been put off by him. Yet, seeing how strongly she had reacted to the housekeeper, Michael wanted to thank her-but the thought of bringing up last ---- night made him hesitate. Best not to "Aren't you hungry?

from Khloe just now?" "How did you know?" Michael asked. Winnie said simply, "I could tell from your tone." Only with Khloe

She hadn't gone through Oscar because it was more convenient for her to work with Michael directly, and because Oscar had closer ties to Henry. She trusted Michael, and he had promised to help-he wouldn't go back on that promise. The things Khloe wanted investigated in secret, he wouldn't

quietly added, "The things you're investigating... will they be troublesome?" Hearing concern in her voice stirred something warm in Michael's chest. "No. It's just old matters. Nothing that will affect me personally." "Oh..." She exhaled softly, as if relieved, then nodded. "| should get going," Michael said after a pause, looking at her. "t's still early. Why don't we have breakfast together?" Winnie asked instinctively, looking up. Her