Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 1140

Ever since Michelle learned about Nick and Khloe's marital breakdown, she had been deeply worried.

But Lenny had orders from his boss not to say too much, and with Michelle's impatient temperament, the only way he could handle it was by not answering her calls.

Still, he hadn't been heartless enough. She had called nonstop through the entire night—she must have been frantic.

Sure enough, the moment he returned her call, Michelle immediately demanded to know about Nick's condition.

"That bruise is huge. It must hurt… it's not exactly a minor injury…"

"It's not important."

Lenny cut her off, gripping his own arm as he lowered his head further.

He could hear the concern in her voice. But he would rather she didn't notice him at all—better yet, that she showed none of this unnecessary concern.

For someone like him, as long as a wound went unseen, the pain wouldn't linger.

Michelle felt a little at a loss, but as she watched Lenny walk away, an inexplicable surge of anger rose within her.

She strode after him and suddenly shoved him into the corner of the wall.

"Miss Keller!"

Caught off guard, Lenny had no time to react.

Michelle pressed in close, rising onto her toes as she yanked hard on his tie, her face nearly brushing his lips.

"Listen carefully. What happened between Nick and I are already in the past. Yes, he still matters to me, and I am worried about him… but what right do you have to be jealous?"

"I—"

Her abrupt accusation left Lenny speechless, but his body reacted before his mind could catch up. Heat rushed to his face in an instant.

"I'm not jealous. You misunderstand, Miss Keller. How would I dare be jealous over you?"

"You might not dare, but you are jealous!"

Michelle cut him off forcefully. Her breath brushed against his face, teasing in a way that was hard to endure.

Her voice softened as she reached up, intending to touch his face.

Without his clothes, he was even more attractive than with them on. That night… hadn't been so bad.

"Miss Keller, please stop this!"

Lenny abruptly let go of her and avoided her touch.

For the first time, Michelle saw a trace of fierceness in his expression.

"Angry? Good. That's how it should be. Would it kill you to act like a normal person? If you're unhappy with me, why keep holding it in?"

She had wanted to say all this for a long time.

After that night, she had expected him to come and question her at least once.

But he never sought her out again.