Billionaire's Match

Chapter 693

Now, Noah couldn't be sure how much time was left. Noah reported the situation honestly. Nick immediately turned to Khloe.

"Khloe, take Ryan and get off the bus. Go somewhere safe."

"No... no, I want to stay with you..." Khloe said without a second thought. Before she could finish, Nick pressed his lips to hers in a deep, lingering kiss.

It was bitter, like a farewell. Khloe struggled for a moment, and he gently nibbled her lower lip-not hard enough to hurt, just enough to ground her.

"For the baby, and for me, you have to protect yourself now." He cupped her face, fingers threading through her hair.

"When it comes to those who would hurt us, we cannot be soft. We cannot give up. You've always been strong. You will continue to be strong."

was for Khloe to stay composed. At that moment, a dazzling set of headlights cut through the darkness. Ryan flinched

The ones who tried to kill me?" Khloe

on the

It's me!" It wasn't Clarice's people-it

and Khloe. Nick's positioning signal hadn't been precise. When contact was lost, Lenny had no choice but to search along the approximate location until

immediately instructed, "Take Khloe and the

didn't fully understand the situation, but seeing Khloe's tear-streaked

from the fallen man-it was a tracking device, meant to communicate with

just sent the location; reinforcements were likely on the way. They were armed. The police hadn't arrived, the professional rescue team hadn't arrived, and Nick was still trapped.

Noah relayed the situation, echoing Nick. "I can evacuate last. Khloe, listen to your husband and leave now."

spoke again, "Khloe, if you stay here, neither Noah nor I can focus. For the baby, and for my peace of mind, go wait for me,