Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1008

Khloe had assumed Michael was always with Winnie and would naturally know about all of this.

But according to Lucas, Michael had been extremely busy these past couple of days and had even gone out of town today. If he had known what Winnie was planning, he would never have left her side.

Winnie hesitated for a moment. "I haven't had the chance to tell him yet, but it's fine. It's all over now anyway."

Khloe could already guess the truth. "Didn't have the chance, or chose not to say anything?"

Winnie fell silent under the question.

It wasn't that she deliberately wanted to hide it from Michael. She just didn't want him to worry—afraid that would make her hesitate and hold back.

Perhaps there was also a part of her that wanted to face the Olson family on her own.

Michael had always been the one protecting her. This time, she wanted him to see that she was no longer the same as before.

"Forget it. I'll tell Michael myself. If he gets angry, I'll apologize," Khloe said.

Winnie quickly stopped her. "No need. I'll talk to him myself."

Khloe agreed. "Alright, but…"

"Don't argue."

Her words came out with a hint of unease.

Winnie smiled. "We won't."

But despite her words, a trace of anxiety lingered in her heart. Michael usually had a gentle temperament—he seemed like the easygoing type. But only she knew that deep down, he was a man of firm principles, stubborn in his own way. If he really took issue with her keeping this from him, Khloe's guess might not be far off.

Winnie then asked about Nick's condition. Khloe glanced toward the bedroom.

It was still daytime on her side. Nick had just finished his treatment and was resting. His condition wasn't good—he was utterly exhausted.

But Khloe didn't want to say anything discouraging. She simply replied that everything was fine and told Winnie to focus on reclaiming the patent.

Yet, after hanging up, her brows drew together even more tightly.

"Mm." Khloe nodded, offering a faint smile.

Nick adjusted her slightly, looking down at her face nestled against him.

She hadn't slept well the night before—dark circles lingered under her eyes. From yesterday to today, she had been constantly on the phone, often shutting herself away in the study for long stretches.

But Nick didn't ask. He didn't need to. It was most likely about Olympus.

Even though he had said he no longer wanted to involve himself in the company, he was just like Khloe—unable to completely ignore it.

Privately, he had contacted Lenny, asking for updates on the Hunt Group.

Now that George had returned to take charge, the company had stabilized somewhat, but the new project continued to run into trouble.

Nick had also sent a message to Lucas, asking him to investigate the forces behind Olympus.

Though, truth be told, even without being asked, Lucas was already working on it.