Billionaire's Match

Chapter 727

Lucas had eyes and ears within Lacuna. When he learned of Nick's peril, loyalty and old friendship left him no choice: he had to save Nick.

But given his current position, he couldn't risk exposing himself. Stepping into the fray would not only draw Lacuna's wrath but also alienate many of his key clients. The only solution was to locate Nick before the organization did, extract him in complete secrecy, and escort him safely back to his home country. Every step had to be invisible-no witnesses, no leaks.

Night clouds drifted, the moon traced its arc, and the sun slowly rose, While Naraida was just waking, Khloe had already landed in Goldmont City, where night still held sway. Arista worried about her traveling alone and wanted to take her straight to the Hunt family estate, but Khloe refused. She bid Arista a calm farewell, insisting she just wanted to go home and rest.

and Leon were at home, and Khloe wasn't yet ready to break the news about Nick. The

expression was solemn. He, too,

if she had the capability, her pregnancy complicated everything. The bigger question loomed: how long could the truth about Nick's death be postponed? On the way home, Khloe had already run through all these questions herself, but exhaustion and grief

even have the energy to speak. Lenny hesitated, unsure how to offer comfort, but Khloe had already walked away. Inside, the darkened apartment suffocated her. Every memory of them together surged back. She looked out at the faint city lights through the floor-to-ceiling window and recalled

familiar low

stretch endlessly. But the moment she returned, that entire day would suddenly be the most beautiful, the most worthwhile. Nick... Khloe rushed toward the sofa, hand outstretched, only to embrace empty air. He was gone. He would never wait for her to come