Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 802

"Huh?"

Lenny didn't quite grasp what Michelle meant.

Her expression darkened. "Forget it."

She pushed open the car door, ready to get out.

"Miss Keller!" Something stirred in Lenny's chest, and he blurted out, "Of course I have something to say to you!"

"What is it?" Michelle glanced back, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Lenny looked utterly sincere. "I misunderstood you before and even made some unfavorable assumptions. I want to apologize for that. I hope you won't hold it against me."

Michelle's brows drew together. A dull heaviness settled in her heart.

"Is that all? Just an apology?"

"Yes."

There wasn't the slightest ripple of emotion on Lenny's face.

"As if I ever held it against you," Michelle replied curtly. With no interest in saying another word, she stepped out of the car and left.

When she returned home, her mother came out to greet her.

Seeing how exhausted her daughter looked after such a long day, she felt a pang of concern. "Everything's more or less taken care of, right?"

"Mhm." Michelle was still thinking about Lenny's expression, her mind wandering.

Taking her hand, Michelle's mom led her back to the bedroom. After closing the door, she sat beside her with a gentle smile.

"Michelle, there's something I want to ask you. Can you answer me honestly? I know you're grown now. Whatever choices you make, your father and I will respect them."

It was rare to see her mother so solemn and cautious. Michelle couldn't help feeling curious.

She nodded. "Go ahead."

"I've noticed you and Khloe get along well, and your livestreaming career can develop here in the country too. Could you… maybe not return to Felanche in the future?"

What she meant was clear: since Michelle had already moved past her heartbreak, there was no need for her to keep running off to somewhere so far away.

In truth, she and her husband had long made plans. Their daughter was no longer young, and they had already found several suitable candidates for marriage. But Michelle had once been wholly devoted to Nick.

But Khloe was certain he had his own unspeakable reasons. Since he wouldn't come forward, she would have to find him her own way.

"Clarice, everything you asked for is ready… I can leave the Morrison family with nothing and walk away from Morrison Group. But on one condition—you must not lie to me. Tomorrow, I want to see Nick."

Her words were spoken through clenched teeth.

"Khloe…"

The instant Khloe hung up, Charlotte's voice sounded from behind her.

She turned to find Charlotte standing right there.

Charlotte had been in such a rush earlier that she only realized in the elevator she'd left her phone behind. Knowing Khloe's door code, she had let herself in without knocking.

Khloe had been on the phone and hadn't noticed the movement at the door.

It seemed Charlotte had heard the entire conversation with Clarice.

"What did you leave behind?"

Khloe froze for only a split second before calmly sweeping her gaze across the room.