Billionaire's Match (Khloe and Nick Hunt) novel Chapter 697

Chapter 697

Henry’s smile was all surface, his lips curling without warmth as he scrutinized Arista.

No wonder Khloe was so devoted to the Hunt family. Every time she mentioned them, it was all praise and admiration. Indeed, the Hunt family knew how to manipulate hearts and minds.

A child like Khloe, who grew up without parents, would naturally be drawn to a family that radiated warmth and care. But he had seen enough of life in powerful families to know the truth: even amidst family bonds, human selfishness, calculation, and greed could devour every ounce of genuine affection. There was no true love-only fleeting obsession. 1

Nick’s attachment to Khloe was just a temporary infatuation. And Arista, a stepmother, wasn’t exactly in a position to claim concern for Khloe.

“So what do you want me to do? Should I, perhaps, wait until Khloe’s wedding and set aside part of my estate as a wedding gift?” Arista’s tone dripped with irony. She caught Henry’s subtle mockery and let out a bitter laugh.

Before their words could escalate further, a nurse stepped out from the ward, informing them that Khloe had woken up.

Arista no longer had time for argument. She rushed into the room.

Khloe, upon opening her eyes, immediately looked for Nick. Seeing that he wasn’t there, her eyes reddened again.

“Mom… where’s Nick?” she asked, gripping Arista’s hand.

Arista felt a momentary confusion and glanced at Lenny.

He had been tasked with bringing Khloe and Nick to safety, but upon arriving, she hadn’t seen any sign of Nick. All she knew was that Khloe had been unconscious.

“Did something happen to him…?” Khloe’s panic surged, and she bolted upright, nearly yanking the IV line with her sudden movement. Nurses and nearby staff rushed over to steady

her,

Khloe closed her eyes, hot tears spilling down her cheeks. She knew she needed to control herself-she had to be strong for the baby. Yet, the ache in her chest was unbearable. She was terrified and devastated. In her dreams, the bus had exploded, and Nick had been swallowed by flames.

Henry stepped closer, intending to offer a few words of comfort. After all, she had endured so much in her search for the truth. In the matter of Clarice targeting her, he had acted imperfectly, merely intending to use Clarice to test Khloe. He hadn’t anticipated such dire consequences.

And even though the death of Niel was unrelated to George, Khloe remained a Morrison family member. She should not have laid her heart entirely in the hands of the Hunt family.

But when Henry approached the bedside, Khloe turned her head aside, as if she hadn’t even noticed him.

Slightly awkward, he cleared his throat and spoke anyway, “You’ve kept your promise. Today marks the tenth day. You’ve learned the truth about your father’s death. As for what happened before, I misunderstood, and I know it caused you great pressure.

“I understand that you were wronged by all this. Rest assured, Clarice cannot leave Naraida. I will make sure you get an explanation.”