Billionaire's Match

Chapter 796

The ones who had stirred all the arguments and resentment were the people pressuring them. "Michelle, I was wrong," Francis said softly.

"I've always treated you like a child, and I overlooked your choices. Now, the decision is yours. If you still want to help Khloe, I won't stop you." Michelle lowered her head, hesitant to meet her father's deep, steady gaze.

"Dad... I understand your intentions... But if it's up to me, I... I don't want to bow to those who've forced us into this." Her voice faltered, trailing off. At that moment, Mrs.

Keller stepped forward and grasped her hand.

"It's okay. If you don't want to, we won't bow either. "Besides, we're not in positions of power anymore. Even if they try to mess with us, what can they really do?" Mrs. Keller glanced at her husband.

"I think she's right. One compromise could become a lifetime of compromise. We're old enough-we don't need anyone threatening us anymore."

"Mom..." Michelle felt a sudden pang of guilt hearing that.

want," Francis said with

will always support you." Michelle's resolve crumbled in an instant. She looked toward

Energy is so eager to

Michelle's eyes lit up

Earlier, Khloe had shared some of Solara Energy's

to release them just before the bid, to undermine public and evaluator trust in Solara Energy. But now, Khloe's intent was clear: with Barney determined to secure the bid, any

our trump

using this card in the right place is never a

At that moment, Francis's phone rang. He glanced

Michelle tensed instinctively. In front of everyone, Francis

a furrow forming between his brows.