Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 345

Chapter 345

During the meeting earlier, Nick had sent Khloe a message.

It was a simple question-asking what time she would be home tonight so that Lenny could pick her up.

But he had already asked the same thing in the morning and again at noon. This was the third time.

Khloe knew exactly what it meant. Nick missed her. She had told him she was busy with the meeting, and he hadn’t interrupted again.

Now, looking back, she realized how clingy he really was-sending messages so persistently. People who cling

tend to be insecure.

Even though Nick rarely voiced his needs, over these past days, Khloe had come to feel it deeply. She herself was the same in relationships-lacking security-but her way of handling it was different: sensing something wrong, swallowing her feelings quietly, or trusting herself absolutely and pushing others away.

She had once thought Nick cold, assuming he was like her. But now, she saw the truth: the more uncertain he was, the harder he tried to hold on. He lowered his needs, gave without reservation, even knowing he might get

hurt.

He had entrusted her with his vulnerabilities. She had to be equally careful in receiving them.

As soon as Khloe called, Nick picked up-instantly, as if he’d been holding the phone just waiting.

“Khloe,” he said, his voice slightly hoarse, but the deep, resonant bass was magnetic, hypnotic. “Finished with work?”

“Mhm,” Khloe said, smiling the moment she heard his voice. “I’m heading back now, should be about thirty

minutes.”

“Good. Go to your place. I’m not at the manor.”

Khloe paused, a flicker of surprise crossing her face. Her brows knit. “Who told you to go wandering around? Didn’t the doctor say you should rest at home?”

Nick’s caregivers, the family doctor, and his grandmother were all there. They ensured he wouldn’t overexert himself.

“They’re too fussing,” he said. The more worried she sounded, the softer his voice became. “Besides… I want to be with you alone.”

“You really are…”

She felt annoyed, speechless even-but what could she do? She couldn’t very well order him to rush back.

“Did the doctor say anything? Change your dressings today? Never mind, I’ll check when I get there.”

Impatient to see him, Khloe hurried to the car and drove home.

Nick refused to hang up, so they stayed on the line. He didn’t want to disturb her driving; at the start, he had only said, “Drive slow, no rush,” and remained silent after that.

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Near her building, their call was interrupted by a phone call from Oscar.

Khloe parked, answered, and walked toward the elevator. “Uncle Oscar.”

“Are you free for dinner tomorrow night? With me and Michael.” Oscar’s voice carried a smile. “There’s something I want to discuss with you.’

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Khloe could already guess-likely about Clarice. She had heard about Michael’s recent difficulties.

When she returned to the company, Oscar had been there too. Both had silently agreed: the drug launch took priority.

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