Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 746

Words hovered on Khloe's lips, but she didn't voice them.

"By the way," she said instead, "did your business meeting go smoothly just now?"

Michael felt a twinge of embarrassment at her question. He smiled wryly and shook his head.

"Seems like without the Morrison family backing, it's still pretty tough."

"Whether or not you have the family's support, things are difficult either way. But no matter what, you're my cousin—no one can bully you." Khloe let out a soft sigh. That man's attitude earlier had been outrageous. Even if he didn't want to cooperate, there was no need to treat someone like that. The company was unprofessional.

Khloe had someone look into it. It turned out to be a start-up, but one with an inflated sense of self. Clearly, Michael's skills and experience far exceeded what they needed. A company like this, even if Michael joined, would probably only be a trap.

So she didn't leave it at that. She had the company's owner contacted and the employee officially complained about. With the weight of the Morrison family behind it, the employee would likely regret their behavior.

Michael didn't mind. "It's fine. In business, isn't it always about pushing people down to lift yourself up?"

"That doesn't matter." Khloe shook her head. "If Winnie knew, she'd be upset."

Hearing Winnie's name, Michael's expression darkened slightly. "Khloe… don't tell her."

"I know. You're afraid she'll worry about you. You two finally got together, and of course, you're happy. But have you considered how being together might put you in awkward situations? Or how much pressure it could put on her?"

Khloe hit the mark. Michael realized it too. Lately, Winnie had often hesitated, wanting to say something but holding back, and though she hadn't spoken, her concern was written all over her face.

"Come join the Morrison Group. Ethan's position is open. I'm tied up with the Hunt Group bid right now, but I trust you to manage things at the Morrison Group for the time being."

Khloe spoke at the right moment.

Michael hesitated, silent for a long moment. It wasn't about pride—he and Oscar had an agreement: from now on, he could no longer rely on the Morrison family for a single cent.

"But my father…"

Her words gave Barney pause. He nodded slowly.

"Khloe, you're right… it's just that I feel guilty about it."

"I've heard, though, that you're magnanimous and didn't pursue anyone's responsibility," Khloe added.

She knew Barney had chosen to let things rest. Angela could probably still live quietly in Jayelle City. As for the Fox family, they'd fallen, and Angela had become a dog without a home. Khloe had no interest in punishing someone already down.

But since Barney brought up the past, she had to ask: what was it about Angela that made him protect her?

Barney caught her meaning and silently breathed a small sigh of relief that Angela hadn't accompanied him to Goldmont City.

He realized Angela had been right—Khloe would not let this slide easily. He had thought she was generous, a seasoned businesswoman who would simply let past matters go. But now he understood otherwise.