Billionaire's Match

Chapter 814

Lucas knew Nick's temper all too well. His phone kept ringing, but Nick had already switched it off, gripping the wheel and pressing on alone. Ahead, the road was about to enter a desolate stretch. Lucas had few men to spare, and even if the other party wasn't deliberately leading them into a trap, he wasn't willing to risk it without certainty.

Nick understood. Lucas, though a friend, had to prioritize his subordinates. So halfway through, Nick made Lucas's team pull over and leave by the roadside. He had to go alone on this trip. Fire, blades, or traps-none of it mattered.

As long as Khloe was in danger, he wouldn't gamble on "what if."

Over an hour later, exhaustion began to set in. Nick bit down hard on his palm until the metallic taste of blood filled his mouth. The sharp pain quelled the uncontrollable tremors shaking his body. Suddenly, the vehicle ahead disappeared into a narrow dirt trail.

Nick accelerated, following swiftly. But in the next moment, the path ended abruptly. Before him stood an abandoned earthen building, looming in the black night. A blinding light shot through his car window. Instinctively, he raised an arm to shield his face.

he could make out several men standing there-ordinary clothes, sturdy builds, faces obscured. No visible weapons, but each one was armored and unreadable. He drew a deep breath, swallowing the rising dizziness and discomfort clawing from within, then pushed the car door open

cold across his pale cheeks, but his posture remained unwavering, exuding strength and

hesitated at the sight of a lone man moving forward without fear.

here?" Nick's voice was

man in

Do we even know

Nick repeated, quieter but no less commanding It was obvious-they had lured him here intentionally. He seized the collar of the nearest man, voice steady

to her." The man in front stared for a long moment, then motioned to his

and checking him for anything else. Once satisfied, they bound his arms behind his back. Nick went along with it calmly.