Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 324

Michelle looked slightly awkward, but she made no move to explain, only offering Khloe a polite smile.

"Khloe, I was just doing my job. Please don't misunderstand—"

"I'm not misunderstanding anything," Khloe interrupted, her tone calm but firm, carrying just enough weight for everyone nearby to hear. "But I do need to clarify something for Michelle. You are only Nick's colleague. If any false rumors spread, I'd hate for it to affect you."

Michelle's eyes flickered, her lashes trembling, her cheeks faintly pink. She fell silent, caught off guard.

Khloe's words carried a hidden meaning. Khloe had likely already seen the rumors surrounding Nick and Michelle herself—but her reaction differed from what Michelle might have expected.

A woman who isn't jealous over a man can mean only one thing… she didn't love him enough.

The village chief, who had led the group, quickly apologized to Khloe.

"I'm sorry. We didn't understand the situation before. Please don't take offense." Then, glancing at Michelle, he added awkwardly, "Michelle, you… you needn't mind either."

"But…" The little girl's wide eyes were full of curiosity. "If you're Nick's wife, why has Michelle been staying with him all this time?"

"Because Khloe is very busy," Michelle answered before Khloe could.

"And besides," Michelle added gently, her tone soft and careful, "she just got the marriage license with Nick. They haven't even had the wedding yet."

Even the little girl glanced at Khloe with a hint of fear, as though Khloe might be scolding Michelle. After all, Michelle had been visible throughout the project, tirelessly handling the charity work. If she were blamed for anything, it would seem unjust.

Khloe paid them no mind; with Nick still unconscious, rumors barely registered with her. But Michelle had stepped forward, so Khloe decided to address it properly.

"It seems everyone appreciates Michelle's work. But I've never said a word of blame." Her tone remained steady. She offered a gentle, composed smile.

"Michelle, it's not that you weren't careful—you were too careful. I understand unrequited feelings are difficult, so you stayed close to Nick under the guise of work. But your care for him, even without me knowing… as his wife, I am grateful."

Khloe's words were measured—and in just a few sentences, Michelle's face went pale.