Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Khloe didn’t want to take up any more of Michael’s time. As soon as he escorted her to the hotel elevator, she spoke up. “Thank you, Michael. I can manage from here. You should go handle your work.”

Michael offered a warm smile. “Of course. If you need anything at all, just call me.”

“I will.” Khloe gave a small wave.

Just then, someone abruptly forced the elevator doors open A figure slipped inside and deliberately shouldered past Khloe with surprising force, nearly knocking her off balance in the spacious cabin.

“Winnie.”

Khloe had barely steadied herself when she recognized the woman in the Chanel–style tweed suit. Michael’s voice came from the hallway, sharp with recognition.

Winnie Olson’s long black curls cascaded down her back, her perfume so potent it seemed to stain the air. She cast a dismissive glance at Khloe before fixing her gaze on Michael. “Michael, new girlfriend?”

“Don’t be ridiculous. This is my cousin, Khloe.” Michael’s tone carried a clear note of displeasure, though he remained civil for Winnie’s sake.

“Khloe? Oh, you mean Niel’s… illegitimate daughter?”

Winnie tilted her head, her eyes narrowing as she scrutinized Khloe with newfound interest.

Khloe remained silent. She had no patience for spoiled heiresses–especially one who had intentionally rammed into her hard enough to leave a bruise.

“Winnie, mind your language. She is my uncle’s daughter, my cousin, and the rightful heir of the Morrison family.

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“Rightful heir or not, I’m not a Morrison, so I don’t care!” Winnie retorted, jabbing the ‘close door‘ button and cutting off Michael’s reply.

The elevator doors slid shut with a definitive chime. Inside, a thick silence fell. Winnie offered no apology, and Khloe didn’t expect one. It was obvious Winnie’s hostility was aimed at Michael as much as at her, and Khloe had no interest in getting involved in their drama.

When the doors opened on her floor, Khloe strode out without a backward glance.

She had just reached her suite when her phone rang. It was Michael, checking to see if she’d arrived safely.

Then, his tone careful, he explained that Winnie was the adopted daughter of the Olson family–a childhood friend of his. “She has a terrible temper, but she’s not truly malicious. Please don’t take what she said to heart.”

“The Olson family? Olson Toys?” A memory clicked into place–the Miss Olson she’d clashed with while purchasing her penthouse.

“Yes, that’s the one,” Michael confirmed.

Michael went on to explain that Mrs. Olson and Clarice were close, so the two families often socialized. The Olsons. had no sons, only two daughters: Veronica, their biological child, and Winnie, the adopted one.

So the woman who had tried to snatch her penthouse must have been Veronica.

No wonder Winnie had looked at her so strangely after hearing her name. The “illegitimate daughter” slur had likely originated from Veronica, too.

The thought of navigating a gala with both of them tomorrow instantly drained Khloe’s enthusiasm. Mingling

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with society heiresses was infinitely more exhausting than any boardroom battle.

That night, jet lag from her first trip abroad kept her restless. Lying in bed, she absently scrolled through her phone until a new post from Nick appeared in her feed.

It was a beautifully shot photo of a city skyline at night, posted without a caption.

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