Chapter 666

The scene sparked endless speculation. Yet, Nick's composure was unshakable. He gave Henry a slight, courteous nod-a subtle greeting-and then, with effortless grace, moved to the empty seat beside Khloe and pulled out the chair.

Originally, Khloe had been seated next to Ralph, both occupying the main seats. Now, with Nick beside her, Ralph had to settle at a side angle. The entire atmosphere of the dinner shifted the moment Nick arrived.

Outside of Ralph, the Remington family had no inkling of the relationship between Khloe and Nick.

They genuinely wanted to bring the two families closer together and strengthen cooperation, hoping to match the pair. But when they'd mentioned it to Henry, his ambiguous responses had left them unsure, thinking he merely wanted to gauge their sincerity. So, they'd invested heavily in the project, anticipating a real collaborative opportunity with the Morrison family and expanded access to international markets.

Instead, they had been left hanging, their costs increased for nothing. Naturally, this left the Remington family a little disgruntled.

Morrisons' Naraida contacts were from the Remington network, and the scene now carried a slight tension. Ralph, unwilling to let the atmosphere freeze, picked up the unfinished glass of

tonight, making this banquet even more distinguished. I raise this glass to you, Nick."

tugged at his sleeve. Nick wasn't much of a drinker. But he merely smiled,

want to watch over your wife even while she's absent,

strange. My wife is exceptional-standing beside her without

bringing laughter and light chatter back into the hall. Even the media hurried to

uneasy, couldn't show displeasure

was Nick himself. They could only offer polite

such a remarkable daughter-in-law as Khloe... our family will never

win Khloe's heart? Do tell us." Nick merely smiled faintly, ignoring the bait, his eyes locking with Khloe's

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