Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 455

"So in the eyes of your family, cheating in marriage, having affairs, using fraud, and hurling abuse at others… all of that counts as a kind of blessing?" Nick's voice was calm, almost detached. "If that's the case, why don't you keep that 'blessing' for yourself?"

As if cradling a small cat, he drew Khloe fully into his arms. His hand slid up, gently pressing against the back of her head, as though shielding her from every filthy word ringing in her ears.

Normally, he might have let it go. But today, with him here, how could he possibly allow Khloe to face such ugliness alone?

Thinking of the life she'd endured all these years, his heart ached—and beneath that ache burned anger.

The faint smile at the corner of his mouth vanished. He lifted his gaze and looked coldly at the old woman. Lauren felt a sudden chill run down her spine.

But seeing him glare at her while holding Khloe so protectively only made her breathing grow heavier. "I'm talking to Khloe. You don't get to interrupt!"

"You said this place was bought with Trey's money?"

"Yes!" Lauren barked. "Khloe used our family's money to support you!"

She wanted to curse them until they had nowhere left to hide.

Nick let out a short, derisive laugh. A dark, dangerous smile curved his lips, and the look he cast at Lauren was like a blade meant for slow execution—icy and merciless.

Her hunched body shuddered, a chill rippling through her twice in quick succession.

All an act, she thought.

What kind of decent man could end up with someone like Khloe? He was probably just a pretty face—who knew what kind of filth he was mixed up in?

"My wife supporting me," Nick said evenly, "would be perfectly natural. But using your Fox family's money to support me?" His tone sharpened. "You're seriously underestimating my wife—and grossly insulting the Hunt family."

He spoke slowly, each word measured. His voice wasn't loud, yet it struck with bone-deep force, carrying a ruthless edge.

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