Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 316

Winnie still wasn't used to this.

"Now, can you tell me what exactly you did?"

Michael's tone carried urgency—cold, sharp, and commanding.

She rolled her eyes at his hard stance, then stretched out on the sofa.

"None of your business. Just focus on getting home. Your father is losing sleep over you. He's practically working with Clarice in hopes of saving you. From what I see of the Morrison family, neither Ethan nor Clarice is someone to underestimate. Stay as far away from them as possible."

"I'll call him."

Michael pulled out his phone, but the line wouldn't go through.

Winnie handed him her own. "Use mine."

"Thanks." Michael took her phone and went into the adjoining suite.

Meanwhile, at Morrison Group, Oscar was in a meeting. Khloe wasn't around, and he was handling the drug review in her place.

He needed to sign a tax report bearing Khloe's name. She had delegated part of her authority to him, but Oscar knew the report had been tampered with by Clarice's people. If he signed it, Khloe would bear the consequences.

Thinking of her trust in him as she left, Oscar felt conflicted. Winnie had asked him to wait three days, while Clarice was sharp enough to strike the moment Khloe stepped away.

He stared at the document in his hands, motionless.

The meeting room was silent. Clarice's envoy sat across from him, eyes fixed on every move.

"The project can't be delayed. Please sign on behalf of Miss Roswell as soon as possible," the envoy said.

Oscar lifted his eyes and twisted the pen cap, when suddenly his phone vibrated.

Seeing "Winnie" on the screen, his gaze shifted. He made a subtle pause gesture toward the room.

"Sorry, I need to take this," he said, rising and walking to the window.

The envoy's expression darkened. "The drug launch is imminent. Do you understand the consequences of delaying the review?"

"I understand them better than you. I will act quickly, and I will take full responsibility for any consequences." Oscar stood, sweeping his gaze across the room with finality. "Meeting adjourned."

…

Back in the hotel suite, Michael returned the phone to Winnie.

"Thanks for telling me this. Otherwise, my family might get into some serious trouble."

"You're always worried about your family… When will you care about yourself? Do you even know who did this to you?"

Winnie rolled her eyes silently.

Michael, as always, was utterly considerate. Even in danger, the first thought in his head was always for the people around him.