Billionaire's Match

Chapter 647

George explained that he had felt guilt toward the last friend who survived the incident, so he had given him a substantial sum to change his identity and move abroad, ensuring he would never have to worry about food or shelter again. But the friend's resentment ran deep. Nothing was ever enough. He repeatedly threatened George, demanding favors.

At first, George, out of old loyalty, tried to accommodate him wherever possible. Over time, however, the demands grew excessive, eventually crossing into risky and illegal territory.

accidents had long been compensated, and years had passed. Beyond stirring a temporary wave of criticism against George's character, the events had almost no impact on the Hunt family. The last remnants of their bond were gone. Later, George learned that the friend had gone bankrupt while running a business abroad and had been sentenced to two

for the past. George felt he had already done enough to make amends and refused outright. From then on, that friend could only lurk overseas, using underhanded methods to stir trouble and threaten George repeatedly. But the Hunt family had

of Niel's illness. At that time, George had just made his final refusal of the former friend's threats. Afterward, the Hunt family hosted the International Chamber of Commerce, held near the new industrial park. The weeklong event drew many high-profile participants, including Niel. One night, a small-scale gas leak

area, ending the Chamber's activities early. Because the leak happened late at night, when the surrounding area was empty, and lasted only a few minutes, it posed almost no danger to others. George decided not to make the incident public. Afterward, the Hunt family provided generous financial and medical compensation to the staff on duty and dismissed them from their posts. George never expected this incident to be connected

it could have been a deliberate attempt by someone to harm him again and create a catastrophe, though it ultimately failed. Even so, George acknowledged that he bore some responsibility. During the video call, he told Nick that