Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 368

Chapter 368

Seeing how persistent Winnie was, Khloe finally gave in. “Winnie, why ask when you already know the answer? You don’t want to owe anyone, and he doesn’t want you to owe him either. So don’t ask anymore. Besides, overthinking it now serves no purpose. What matters most for you is leaving the Olson family. Since you already have a goal, you should grow up and move forward bravely.”

Khloe usually disliked lecturing people. Perhaps her own mood was off tonight-her words carried an unmistakable, almost disciplinarian tone.

Winnie didn’t mind. She was used to hearing far harsher things. Khloe’s earnest, well-intentioned advice actually felt warm to her.

She took a long gulp of her drink. “It was Michael, wasn’t it? Is he really that eager to repay the favor?”

Khloe felt a weight sink in her chest. She gave a quiet “Mhm.”

“He didn’t want me to say anything. It’s enough that you know.”

Winnie’s straightforward nature made things easier. Khloe had indeed agreed to help Michael, but this was the kind of lie that couldn’t be maintained. She couldn’t keep pretending.

Winnie had saved Michael, but their relationship was awkward. Michael didn’t want to show himself personally, assuming Winnie wouldn’t accept his care anyway. Khloe was merely a bridge between them.

Michael had offered five percent of his company’s shares, hoping Khloe would help Winnie build a career. At the very least, staying by Khloe’s side gave Winnie a reason to step out of the Olson family’s shadow.

Khloe had tried to persuade them to be honest with each other. Since Winnie had feelings for Michael, and Michael clearly couldn’t let her go, why complicate things like this?

But Michael had pleaded too earnestly, and in the end, she agreed.

Perhaps the deeper the feelings, the more cautious people became-hurting each other while trying not to.

Now that the answer was confirmed, Winnie wasn’t as calm as she’d imagined. Waves churned in her chest. She drained her glass in one go and ordered something stronger.

“We agreed on just one drink,” Khloe said.

She didn’t stop Winnie, only lowered her head and stirred the fruit in her cocktail.

“When you drink, the most important thing is to drink until it feels good,” Winnie said.

“If you get drunk later, should I call Michael to pick you up?” Khloe asked seriously.

Winnie froze instantly. “Khloe, don’t joke about us.”

Khloe smiled, propping her chin on her hand as she teased, “Winnie, I’m honestly curious. Why don’t you like Michael?”

As a woman herself, Khloe could tell how much Winnie cared about him. And Michael’s character, looks, and background-any one of them was more than enough to outshine all of Winnie’s exes combined.

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“I don’t dislike him,” Winnie said quietly, perhaps already affected by the alcohol. “I just can’t be with him.”

“Why?”

“If he stays with me, it won’t end well. In the end, he’ll come to resent me. It’s better to end things at their best and leave behind regret than to drag it out until it turns ugly.”

She spoke to her glass with solemn seriousness.

Khloe frowned. “Is that really what you think? Do you lack confidence in Michael-or in yourself?”

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