Billionaire's Match (by Tangy Candy) novel Chapter 960

"Taking leave? Is Ethan feeling unwell?" Charlotte asked instinctively.

But the assistant shook her head, indicating she didn't know.

With Ethan absent, the process could only be put on hold for now.

Back at her desk, Charlotte considered sending him a message to check on his condition.

After all, he had only just taken office and was under a heavy workload. Unless he was truly unwell, he wouldn't have taken leave so easily.

But even after typing the message, she deleted it.

Their relationship was, first and foremost, that of superior and subordinate—only then ordinary friends.

Charlotte had already drawn a clear line between them, yet from yesterday's events, it was obvious Ethan hadn't completely let go of his feelings for her.

At a time like this, the only thing she could do was keep her distance.

If you don't like someone, you shouldn't give them hope.

After work that evening, Charlotte bought some barbecue and beer.

When she was in a bad mood, eating and drinking a little helped her fall asleep.

Her neighborhood wasn't particularly remote, but there was a quieter stretch of road she had to pass through.

After leaving the convenience store, the path was nearly empty. Then, all of a sudden, she sensed someone staggering along behind her.

A flicker of unease rose in her chest. She didn't dare turn around and instinctively quickened her pace.

But at that moment, the person behind her also started running.

Charlotte broke into a sprint.

Fortunately, her building wasn't far. She rushed inside, darted into the elevator, and rode it up.

Only after reaching her door did she finally turn back, breathing hard, and glance down through the stairwell window.

On the path below, a few drunken men staggered past.

Cold sweat soaked her back as she let out a long breath.

Even the casual response carried a faint hint of sweetness: [Nick took it. I'll pass that along for you.]

Nick had always liked photographing the sky, even before he met Khloe. Back then, he preferred solitude as a way to unwind.

The scenes he captured at random often reflected his state of mind during those periods. But now, his heart was completely filled with Khloe. Every emotion, every thought, revolved around her.

At her offhand remark that the photo looked nice, he had carefully taken many shots, then selected the one he felt held the most atmosphere to send to her.

Khloe couldn't help but think that from now on, whenever they traveled, her social media would have someone dedicated to supplying material.

At the moment, Khloe and Nick were at their residence. Nick was in the shower, while Khloe was preparing afternoon tea. She had just replied to Charlotte's comment when another message came in.

It was a voice message from Charlotte, explaining that a doctor named Anna Reid had come looking for her earlier that day.

Khloe recalled that there had indeed been a female doctor back in Naraida. She hadn't expected the woman to still be thinking of Nick—and even to seek out alternative remedies specifically for him.

Although Charlotte wasn't convinced those remedies would be effective, she had still saved the doctor's contact information, just in case.

Khloe thought Charlotte had handled it well, but before she could say much more, Nick stepped out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped loosely around his waist.