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.

at home, and Khloe wasn't yet ready to break the

her, stroking her face before leaving with George. George's expression was solemn. He, too, worried about how to break the news to his parents, and whether Khloe could bear the weight of

could the truth about Nick's death be postponed? On the way home, Khloe had already run

first. Lenny parked the car beneath her apartment building, intending to escort her to the elevator, but she stopped him. She truly wanted to be alone. She didn't 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 the moments they had watched sunsets

familiar low voice pierced

lights; he simply waited, quietly curled on the couch, holding his phone, feeling each day stretch endlessly.