Billionaire's Match

Chapter 787

So today, Khloe struck first by handing Angela's secret over to Barney as a warning. She wasn't certain how far things had progressed between Barney and Angela. But she was sure of one thing: Barney, as the head of Solara Energy and the only son of the Lemont family, had pride to protect What Khloe preserved wasn't Angela's last shred of dignity-it was Barney's last ounce of honor.

If Barney were smart, he would weigh his next move carefully. And no doubt, the Lemont family had likely received the same" gift."

As for Angela's dream of marrying into the Lemont family...

it was probably shattered. During the meal, Charlotte noticed Khloe staring down at her phone and couldn't help speaking up.

"Khloe, you should separate work from rest. If you don't focus while eating, your stomach will suffer."

"Mm, you're right." Khloe heeded the advice, setting her phone aside and picking up her fork. But barely a few bites in, the doorbell rang.

could stand, the housemaid went to answer, yet the video monitor revealed no

check, Charlotte said to the housekeeper, "It's fine. You go back to what you were doing-this is a friend of mine."

special status, he rarely contacted anyone

bending slightly to sniff Charlotte's shoulder before she could

a thin T-shirt under a leather jacket,

us." Khloe had already guessed it was him and had retrieved plates and cutlery from the kitchen. The housekeeper was still inside, so Khloe quietly pulled the partition door closed. Though she trusted the housekeeper, Noah

pretense. His rough, direct manner immediately erased the slight impression Charlotte had just formed. She opened her mouth, intending to suggest he wash his hands first, but he

set down her own

eat. I'll go help out in the kitchen."

swallowed a few bites and