Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 136

Chapter 136

“Mind if I use your bathroom to freshen up? And…” Nick said, glancing toward the kitchen, “…I’m a little hungry. Might I have the honor of tasting your cooking again?”

“Of course,” Khloe nodded, then went to fetch a fresh towel for him.

Soon, Nick emerged from the shower just as Khloe finished preparing breakfast.

It was simple-milk-soaked toast, fried eggs, and tomatoes-but arranged on elegant plates and placed in front of them, the sunlight streaming through the window made everything feel incredibly warm and intimate.

For a fleeting moment, Khloe felt as if they were already living together as husband and wife.

“Once we’re married, I hope we can have breakfast together every day.”

Nick’s voice was calm, even, but carried a quiet current that stirred her heart.

“All right,” Khloe replied almost instinctively.

Even if it was only a formal arrangement, being with Nick like this-sharing ordinary moments-felt perfect. With him, it really did.

No sooner had they finished breakfast than Nick’s phone rang. Flustered, he tried to fix his shirt collar but couldn’t manage the buttons. Khloe stood and helped him with a gentle hand.

Nick’s gaze lingered a moment, then, after ending the call, he leaned close and whispered, “The movie yesterday was good. Next time, when you’re rested, we can finish it together.”

“You liked it?”

“Mhm. I found it quite interesting.” His tone was sincere, not perfunctory, even offering a few analytical thoughts on the plot.

Khloe’s face lit up. “Great!”

“But… aren’t you scared?”

“With you here, what’s there to fear? You’re like my protection charm.

Hearing this, Nick let out a low, soft laugh, warm and pleasant, making her heart skip a beat.

“I should go,” he said, moving toward the door. Turning, he looked at her. “Thanks for breakfast.”

“Mm,” Khloe nodded. As he turned, she instinctively reached out, lightly rubbing his hand in hers before letting

“I’ll come by again tonight,” he said casually, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

His gaze lingered on her face for a moment, faintly reluctant, before he finally left, returning to his usual composed, cool demeanor.

After Nick left, Khloe patted her own face, forcing herself to return to normal. Even though he was perfect, she couldn’t let herself be swept away, couldn’t allow her emotions to sink so deeply.

At noon, Trey received a phone call and rushed to the hospital.

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It was from the household staff: Grandma Lauren had suddenly collapsed that morning and had been taken to the hospital.

By the time Trey arrived, most of the family was already there. Stella and Alicia waited outside the ward, while Pete had been brought along by the staff as well.

“What happened?”

Trey quickly asked, learning that his grandmother had received a phone call that morning, had erupted in a rage in her room, shouting “You worthless fools!”-clearly a case of anger striking at her heart.

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