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.

and once again placed a hand protectively over her belly. Lenny followed right

bullets, quickened his pace, while Nick

could fully climb in, Nick led Khloe and Arista from the balcony toward the room door. The corridor

stairs, descending floor

swift. By the tenth floor, faint footsteps from below

pushing open a door marked "Staff Passage." Inside was a cramped, cluttered back area with dim lighting and stacked supplies. A wave of nausea suddenly surged from Khloe's belly. Her body rebelled, and

"You okay?"

teeth and shook her

few narrow paths. Nick was about to contact rescue when a gunshot rang sharply