Billionaire's Match

Chapter 696

Ralph's throat went dry, and a sharp sting welled up in his eyes. Seeing Khloe just moments ago, trembling and helpless, had pierced him with a sudden, deep sorrow.

"Expand the search. We have to find... Nick, no matter what," he said hoarsely, issuing the command even as he knew the odds were slim. The burning wreckage crackled, sending acrid smoke and the scent of scorched metal and plastic into the air.

Nick couldn't possibly still be alive. Meanwhile, Henry rushed to the hospital after receiving the news. Khloe was still unconscious, an IV drip attached to her arm.

The doctors had already examined her. Physically, she was unharmed, but her pregnancy left her fragile. Strong emotional shock had caused temporary cerebral hypoperfusion, leading to her fainting.

by Khloe's side every moment these past days, responsible for reporting any abnormality immediately. How had she missed something as crucial

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heard the news, ignoring all else. Seeing Henry outside the ward, Arista's anger flared uncontrollably. Behind her, Ryan stood

you satisfied now?" Arista's voice

You're Khloe's grandfather, a parent yourself. Never mind that our family could never intentionally harm Niel-regardless of past grudges, you shouldn't drag the next generation into this! You listened to others' schemes and allowed our loved ones to be harmed-how can you still stand here with a clear conscience?" Her words grew sharper, losing any pretense of decorum. She was livid. The most infuriating thing

that! Henry's face darkened completely. Before coming, he had already heard Delilah's report: Khloe had sent a distress message, claiming that Clarice had

brushed it off, thinking Clarice was simply interfering on his behalf, trying to

situation had become. By the time he sent people