Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197

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Veronica threw herself into her father’s arms, and her mother hurried over to hug her as well. Both of them glanced at Winnie, sensing the tension between the two girls, yet their hearts ached more for their own daughter.

Winnie had always been difficult. Cold, stubborn, impossible to manage. If it weren’t for the family’s debt of gratitude and the trust fund they’d placed under her care, they wouldn’t have indulged such an unruly, arrogant young lady.

“Winnie! You embarrass yourself enough as it is-how can you act like this in front of everyone?” Her father’s voice was low but sharp, a mix of anger and exasperation. “Apologize to Veronica immediately, then go back inside and reflect on your behavior!”

“Apologize? For what? She threw juice at me. Shouldn’t she be apologizing? And if you’re going to favor your biological daughter this much, you shouldn’t have adopted me in the first place. That way, at least no one would look ridiculous.”

Winnie spoke calmly, taking the towel from the servant and brushing juice off her face and clothes as if no one else existed. She ignored the stares, the whispers, and took a step toward the exit. After all, they had forced her to attend this event; if they wanted her to leave now, she was more than willing.

But her father’s pride wouldn’t allow it. Her words struck him like a slap to the face.

“Ungrateful girl! You will apologize to Veronica right now, or you won’t leave!”

Before she could even react, her father grabbed her and pulled her toward Veronica.

Winnie only laughed. “I’m not apologizing. What are you going to do about it?”

Her father’s hand shot up in anger, and Winnie tilted her chin even higher, as if daring him to strike.

Michael, standing just behind her parents, felt his chest tighten. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, a figure moved faster.

“Mr. Olson, please don’t!”

It was Khloe. Her voice reached him clearly.

He looked up to see her step between Winnie and her father, gently pulling Winnie back. With Khloe were Nick,

Loretta and Leon.

Khloe had only just arrived, but she immediately noticed the commotion-Winnie and Veronica in the middle of it.

She remembered how Winnie had once helped her at a charity gala. From that, Khloe could tell Winnie wasn’t inherently cruel-just outwardly stubborn and cold. Veronica, by contrast, was the kind of pampered heiress who could be deliberately cruel.

“Khloe…” Mr. Olson’s anger softened immediately at the sight of her. “It’s not that I want to ruin the atmosphere,

but Winnie is so difficult… I-”

“I understand,” Khloe interrupted gently, a faint smile on her lips. “Every family has its troubles. Winnie certainly has her own personality, and yes, she can be impulsive. But look at her now-someone threw juice at her, and she’s being scolded. How could she be in the mood to speak reasonably?”

Her voice was calm, diplomatic, yet carried a quiet authority. She then glanced at Veronica, whose red handprint across her cheek was unmistakable.

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