Billionaire's Match

Chapter 714

Angela shifted upright beside Barney, turning her head as she spoke, her tone growing more earnest with each word. Warmth surged through Barney at the sound of "the one I love."

Her gaze was sincere, not a hint of pretense. Over these past weeks, she had been attentive, gentle, and obedient-but no amount of deliberate sweetness compared to the raw honesty in her current jealousy. It struck him deeper than any words could.

"Never," Barney murmured, wrapping his arms around her from behind. He pressed a gentle, low laugh against her ear.

"If my sister doesn't like you, I'll find a way to make her." Angela's eyes widened slightly.

if nothing works, and she has to choose

"I'd choose my sister."

expected a flirtatious response, maybe some tender words-but this? He was speaking the truth? Her gaze turned to him, incredulous. Barney caught her expression and couldn't help but snort softly, a laugh

ever a conflict between you two, I'll let her win-but I am yours. My heart, my person, will always be with you" It was true. But to Barney, this was the most beautiful kind of love talk. Real love wasn't deception-it was responsibility.

choose the right thing in logic while remaining entwined in love. Yet to Angela, his

in her hands and pressed

enough for me," she whispered. Barney's gaze softened, and

him halfway, letting herself follow his lead But when it neared the point of intimacy, Barney pulled back, reasoning overtaking desire. He said, resting against the sofa, eyes

trust me?"