Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29

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Yet Khloe remained seated, her composure unshaken, her poise so natural it couldn’t possibly be an act.

The organizer, realizing she wouldn’t be moved easily, was on the verge of begging. “Miss Morrison, it was our error! We can arrange another seat for you at the head table immediately–we promise you won’t be slighted. It’s just that this particular seat… was reserved some time ago. The guest will be here any moment. Please, don’t make this difficult for me…”

The longer Khloe held her ground, the more strained the atmosphere grew. Whether she stayed or left now, it would be awkward.

Veronica’s smirk widened, her triumph barely contained. Sie seized the moment to twist the knife.

“Some people love to put on a show, but they never know how to end it. It’s just pathetic.”

Her barb ignited a wave of murmurs. Voices around the room suggested it would be wiser for Khloe to yield gracefully. At least then she could save face by appearing considerate of the organizers.

If she was forced out or clung on until a scene erupted, the humiliation would be far greater.

A faint smile touched Khloe’s lips. She adjusted her posture with deliberate elegance, gathered her thoughts, and spoke with calm authority, “I understand that mistakes happen.”

Her voice was even, but her gaze sharpened as it landed on the pale manager, her tone turning icy.

“But I am here as the official representative of Morrison Group. By occupying this seat, I uphold the dignity of the Morrison family. First, you failed to place my name card. Now, for the sake of a guest who hasn’t even arrived, you ask me to move to a makeshift seat? Does that mean the Morrison family’s honor isn’t worthy of your respect?”

A stunned silence fell over the room. Everyone understood the weight the Morrison name carried–this blunder was, indeed, a profound sign of disrespect.

Cold sweat beaded on the manager’s forehead. He opened his mouth to explain, but Khloe pressed on.

“As for the distinguished guest who is on his way, his presence is a favor to this event. But if, due to your error, it appears that he ‘took the seat‘ from the Morrison family, that is surely not the reputation he would wish to cultivate.”

Her meaning was razor–sharp. The fault lay entirely with the organizers. She would not be made a scapegoat, nor would she be pitted against the incoming guest.

From the sidelines, Veronica sneered, waiting for Khloe to crumble. What could she possibly do? Force the organizers to give up the reserved seat? Impossible.

But then Khloe turned back to the organizers, her tone softening as if offering them a way out.

“The solution is actually quite simple.”

“Oh? And what solution would that be?”

The reply did not come from the floor manager.

A deep, magnetic voice resonated from the edge of the crowd.

Every head turned.

There stood Nick, dressed in a simple yet impeccably tailored black suit, his strides long and commanding. Only his assistant, Lenny, accompanied him–yet it was Nick alane whose presence seemed to suck the air from the

room.

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