Billionaire's Match (Khloe and Nick Hunt) novel Chapter 878

Chapter 878

+25 Bonus

At that moment, Khloe was heading downstairs. The housekeeper was already busy in the dining area. She planned to spend a little time in the gym, doing some gentle exercise, and then have breakfast with Nick. The doctor had reminded her that a pregnant woman should maintain some daily activity, gradually forming a healthy routine.

“Just a small token of my sincerity… though I feel it’s still not enough,” Barney said when he noticed her tone soften slightly.” I’ll be leaving Goldmont City tomorrow. Would it be convenient to meet today?”

“Barney, why don’t you just be straightforward? What exactly do you want from me?” Khloe asked without hesitation.

Her blunt question silenced him.

“Rest assured, I have no ill intentions. I just… simply want to see you, talk with you.”

“I’m a married woman.” Khloe’s tone carried a hint of amusement.

Earlier, she had brushed off Nick’s jealousy as him overreacting. Now, talking to Barney, she couldn’t help but wonder if he actually had designs on her.

“Don’t misunderstand. I mean nothing else… it’s just… a brotherly feeling for a younger sister…”

“The more you explain, the less sense it makes,” Khloe said lightly, smiling. “You’re older than me, yes–but we aren’t even friends. How could we possibly have a brother-sister relationship? Besides, I already have someone I treat like a brother.”

Her words left Barney momentarily speechless. He swallowed, throat tight, and said, “But that’s not the same as a biological brother… Khloe, haven’t you ever thought that maybe-”

At that moment, Nick called out to her from upstairs. She hadn’t even heard Barney’s words.

Nick had just woken up and noticed the space beside him was empty, so he came searching for her. Wrapping his arms around her from behind, he pressed a quick, affectionate kiss to her cheek.

“Up this early?”

Khloe pointed to her phone, signaling him to keep quiet.

Nick, eyes unreadable, leaned closer and placed the phone back by her ear.

Barney, hearing nothing from Khloe, assumed she was upset. Panic crept into his tone.

“Khloe… are you still listening?”

The urgency in his voice came clearly through the receiver.

Nick, standing right behind Khloe, heard every word. His expression darkened slightly, but he kept his arms gently around her waist, chin resting heavier on her shoulder, breath deepening.

Khloe, focused entirely on Nick, responded to Barney with deliberate indifference.

“I’m listening. But I think there’s no need for us to discuss such matters. The bidding competition is over. In the future, it we meet in business, we don’t need to be friends-but we won’t be enemies either.

“If you truly wish to invite me for a meal, Nick and I will hold our wedding in Jayelle City next week. You’re welcome to attend then.”

Nick held her close, each word she spoke making him want to capture her lips. Khloe, however, did her best to dodge his attempts.

On the other end of the line, Barney felt as if a stone had settled in his chest. Words caught in his throat, courage failing him.

Then Nick leaned over the phone. “Barney.”

Chapter 878

+25 Bonus

Hearing Nick’s voice, Barney snapped back, quickly responding and again suggesting a meal invitation-for both Khloe and Nick to meet him.

But Nick once again declined politely.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify