Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 195

Chapter 195

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he matter of Khloe and Nick’s union-Oscar should have known long ago. And yet, he hadn’t said a single word

her.

y all rights, an illegitimate daughter inheriting all of Niel’s legacy should have prompted Oscar, as the elder other, to consider the needs of Niel’s wife and adopted son.

et Oscar turned and walked so closely with Khloe, even supporting her with his son in public. It was clear: he asn’t giving Clarice any face.

Oscar, I don’t think I’ve done anything to offend you,” Clarice said, her voice calm but sharp. “Is it just because m not a Morrison, while Ethan isn’t blood of your Morrison family either?”

he raised an eyebrow and held his gentle gaze, no longer beating around the bush.

You… you’re speaking in a way I don’t understand,” Oscar said quickly, lowering his glass. “If this is about hloe’s marriage, I was only following my dad’s wishes. I never meant to go against you.”

e had avoided Clarice for some time, wary of her sharp mind and long memory. She held grudges, and he could

ot afford her ire.

You know I could never give up the Morrison Group,” Clarice said. “Niel and I endured countless hardships gether. All I’ve done for the company-he might forget, but everyone else remembers. To simply hand it ove 1 illegitimate daughter… do you think that’s fair to me?”

arice’s eyes glistened with emotion. Her voice wavered in the last sentences, and she looked down to wipe at th ars threatening to fall.

scar hated this-the power of a woman’s tears.

I’ve long since stopped interfering with the company. I can’t control it. But believe me, I would never target you. hloe is related to me by blood, that’s true, but you’re just as much my family as she is.”

arice lowered her head, her voice soft. “Then why… why didn’t you tell me about the marriage?”

scar hesitated for only a moment before answering. “Dad asked me not to speak of it. I didn’t know Khloe well ther. The marriage… it wasn’t something to be revealed lightly.”

arice remained silent. She was testing him. He had been closest to her father-in-law, and after Niel’s illness left m infertile, she had no children of her own.

he late patriarch had been wary of her from the start. Now Khloe had returned while he was abroad. Clarice felt

neasy.

it were just Khloe, that might have been manageable. But if both the patriarch and Oscar favored the girl… she ould have no way forward.

Oscar… you’re the one I trust most in this family. After Niel left, my only anchor is the Morrison Group. If Dad uly can’t accept me here, just tell me…”

er voice broke mid-sentence, and tears rolled down. Oscar had no choice but to reach out, offering comfort.

I promise,” he said repeatedly. “Dad isn’t against you. Before Niel passed, he asked me to take care of you. As ng as you don’t want to leave the Morrison Group, no one will ever be able to force you out.”

larice lifted her head, eyes red but relieved. “If, in the future, you would have to pick between Khloe and I in the

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Chapter 195

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Chapter 195

The matter of Khloe and Nick’s union-Oscar should have known long ago. And yet, he hadn’t said a single word

to her.

By all rights, an illegitimate daughter inheriting all of Niel’s legacy should have prompted Oscar, as the elder brother, to consider the needs of Niel’s wife and adopted son.

Yet Oscar turned and walked so closely with Khloe, even supporting her with his son in public. It was clear: he wasn’t giving Clarice any face.

“Oscar, I don’t think I’ve done anything to offend you,” Clarice said, her voice calm but sharp. “Is it just because I’m not a Morrison, while Ethan isn’t blood of your Morrison family either?”

She raised an eyebrow and held his gentle gaze, no longer beating around the bush.

“You… you’re speaking in a way I don’t understand,” Oscar said quickly, lowering his glass. “If this is about Khloe’s marriage, I was only following my dad’s wishes. I never meant to go against you.”

He had avoided Clarice for some time, wary of her sharp mind and long memory. She held grudges, and he could not afford her ire.

“You know I could never give up the Morrison Group,” Clarice said. “Niel and I endured countless hardships together. All I’ve done for the company-he might forget, but everyone else remembers. To simply hand it over to an illegitimate daughter… do you think that’s fair to me?”

Clarice’s eyes glistened with emotion. Her voice wavered in the last sentences, and she looked down to wipe at the tears threatening to fall.

Oscar hated this-the power of a woman’s tears.

“I’ve long since stopped interfering with the company. I can’t control it. But believe me, I would never target you. Khloe is related to me by blood, that’s true, but you’re just as much my family as she is.”

Clarice lowered her head, her voice soft. “Then why… why didn’t you tell me about the marriage?”

Oscar hesitated for only a moment before answering. “Dad asked me not to speak of it. I didn’t know Khloe well either. The marriage… it wasn’t something to be revealed lightly.”

Clarice remained silent. She was testing him. He had been closest to her father-in-law, and after Niel’s illness left him infertile, she had no children of her own.

The late patriarch had been wary of her from the start. Now Khloe had returned while he was abroad. Clarice felt

uneasy.

If it were just Khloe, that might have been manageable.. But if both the patriarch and Oscar favored the girl… she would have no way forward.

“Oscar… you’re the one I trust most in this family. After Niel left, my only anchor is the Morrison Group. If Dad truly can’t accept me here, just tell me…”

Her voice broke mid-sentence, and tears rolled down. Oscar had no choice but to reach out, offering comfort.

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