Billionaire's Match

Chapter 679

Khloe lifted her head and met Nick's eyes. The tension in his expression was palpable, but beneath it lay unwavering trust and encouragement. In that instant, courage ignited within her. She drew a deep breath, and each step forward was deliberate and unhesitating.

When she had crossed just over halfway, Nick could no longer restrain himself. He leaned forward and grabbed the rope, even though it might pull him into danger as well. His arm muscles coiled like steel, veins standing out at his temple.

His eyes never blinked as he focused entirely on her, inching her forward with painstaking care, refusing to allow a single misstep. As she neared the last few steps, Khloe closed her eyes and leapt toward him. Nick flinched but reacted instantly, catching her safely.

Arista, behind them, also helped steady him. The short span of barely two meters felt like a journey across another world. Nick held her tightly, his heartbeat hammering in his chest.

"It's okay... it's okay..." he murmured against her ear, unsure if he was. soothing her or himself.

tremor in his body. But instinctively, she freed herself from his embrace and once again placed a hand protectively

while Nick and Khloe simultaneously gripped his

and Arista from the balcony toward the room door.

stairs, descending floor

light and swift. By the tenth

A wave of nausea suddenly surged from Khloe's belly. Her body rebelled, and she pressed forward harder, cold sweat beading

"You okay?"

her teeth and shook her

exit and arrived at a secluded loading area with a few narrow paths. Nick was about to contact rescue