Billionaire's Match

Chapter 785

Late at night, Nick, far away in his suburban villa, couldn't sleep either. Since yesterday, the Hunt Group had been caught in the eye of a storm. Yet, he hadn't known about it until today. He'd been overmedicated recently, and his body had finally begun to buckle under the strain.

Since returning home the night before last, he'd been running a high fever. Even knowing the crisis around the Hunt Group, Lucas hadn't dared tell him. It wasn't until today, when Nick's condition had improved, that he learned about the media battle between the Hunt Group and Solara Energy.

Seeing that the whole incident had sprung from rumors centered on himself, Nick's guilt toward Khloe surged to the limit. Impulsively, he even wanted to see her immediately. But at the last moment, reason held him back. Khloe had already handled everything. She had acted swiftly, with exceptional skill and ruthless precision.

In a single day, she had pushed Solara Energy completely onto the defensive. She had proven once again that she could thrive even without him. Nick felt both relieved and ashamed.

knew that even as Nick's body recovered, his spirit remained weighed down-likely because he had been suppressing his emotions for too long.

emotional remedies. Perhaps only

press conference. News that Angela had completely withdrawn

to the hotel where Barney was staying. By the time Khloe arrived, Barney had just returned to his room

her to come in. Angela was also there. Hearing Khloe had arrived,

we'd see each other would be at the

he lifted

a seat." Khloe didn't sit. She remained standing, and Lenny placed a stack of old photographs on the

for formalities. I'm here for a very small matter. I'll be gone soon," she said. Barney picked up the photos. His expression changed instantly. He looked

should recognize the people in these photos, Barney," Khloe said slowly.