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Khloe had barely taken a few steps when a man emerged from the car and opened the rear door for her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was the same man who had given her the business card, but today he wasn\u2019t in his formal uniform. Dressed in a simple black suit and sunglasses, he seemed far more approachable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe offered a faint smile and slid into the car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The interior was quiet; aside from the two of them, it was empty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMay I ask who you are\u2026?\u201d she began.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m Mr. Hunt\u2019s personal assistant. You can call me Lenny.\u201d He anticipated her question before she could finish it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLenny, why would your employer choose me for this marriage alliance? We\u2019ve never even met, have we?\u201d Khloe asked, choosing her words carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lenny\u2019s lips curved into a slight smile. \u201cI\u2019m not privy to his personal considerations. But my employer only recently returned to the country. It\u2019s unlikely he\u2019s had the opportunity to meet you before.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen\u2026\u201d Khloe hesitated, her curiosity getting the better of her. \u201cWhat does your employer look like?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all the secrecy, never showing his face\u2013what if he was disfigured or unappealing?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even if this was a marriage of convenience, she wanted to be mentally prepared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that, Lenny couldn\u2019t hold back a soft chuckle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had worked for Nick for years, and never once had a woman been concerned about his appearance. But he quickly schooled his expression back to neutrality. \u201cI\u2019m not at liberty to comment on my employer\u2019s appearance. You\u2019ll see for yourself soon enough, Miss Roswell.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018That probably means he\u2019s very ordinary,\u2018 Khloe thought, mentally lowering her expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before long, the car pulled up to an opulent villa. Though still within the city limits, the location was secluded and intensely private.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a renowned member\u2019s\u2013only club,\u201d Lenny explained. \u201cMr. Hunt has reserved the entire venue for this evening.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside, Lenny and the other guards remained at the entrance, while a server escorted Khloe into a serene, private dining room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Hunt?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beneath the dazzling radiance of a crystal chandelier stood a tall, commanding silhouette.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he turned, Khloe froze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The face that met her was arrestingly sharp\u2013defined by razor\u2013sharp brows, a prominent nose, and lips carved with an elegant precision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She stared for a beat longer than was polite, until his cool voice sliced through her daze. \u201cIt\u2019s me. Miss Roswell, please have a seat.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cO\u2013oh. Right.\u201d She quickly dropped her gaze, so flustered she forgot all her practiced composure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I thought he was supposed to be plain?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs something wrong? Do I not meet your expectations?\u201d Nick\u2019s tone was edged with impatience when she kept\u00a0<\/p>\n
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her head bowed. His presence felt like a physical pressure in the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe shook her head immediately. \u201cNo. Not at all. You\u2019re remarkably handsome. Strikingly so.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In truth, he was the most breathtaking man she had ever la eyes on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Trey had been considered a god on campus, his looks compared to a celebrity\u2019s. She thought she was accustomed to handsome men.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Nick was in an entirely different league\u2013otherworldly as if sculpted by divine hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you.\u201d He gave a slight, acknowledging nod. \u201cAnd you, Miss Roswell, look exceptionally beautiful. That dress becomes you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI should be the one thanking you for the gift,\u201d she replied, managing a faint smile as she met his gaze. He didn\u2019t seem nearly as difficult as the rumors had made him out to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a trifle. If it pleases you, I\u2019ll have more sent to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words were polite, even pleasant, but the profound distance in his tone was unmistakable, like a chill, impenetrable wall between them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They exchanged only a few brief pleasantries before the meal began.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The courses arrived one after another, each one a miniature work of art\u2013exquisitely plated, but no more than a delicate bite. The flavors were complex and refined, but for Khloe, the pace felt agonizingly slow and left her wanting more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And through it all, Nick remained silent, eating with an unnerving stillness, his gaze occasionally flicking up to meet hers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The air grew thick with unspoken words. Remembering Oscar\u2019s warning about him being a perfectionist, she didn\u2019t dare speak first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until dessert was served that he finally asked, \u201cHow is it? Do you enjoy the food here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, it\u2019s very good.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She popped the entire dessert into her mouth, then immediately cringed at how simple and unrefined she must have sounded. Her ears grew warm as she hastily added, \u201cYou clearly have impeccable taste. The dishes are unique, and the flavor profiles are very sophisticated.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nick lowered his gaze, his expression giving nothing away\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was that too try\u2013hard? She wasn\u2019t a food critic. She rarely dined in places like this\u2013her vocabulary for this was limited.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you don\u2019t care for it, Miss Roswell, we can go elsewhere next time. The choice will be yours.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I really do like it,\u201d she said, waving a hand quickly. But when his eyes remained fixed on her, sharp and analytical, she felt compelled to be more honest. \u201cThe food is wonderful, truly. It\u2019s just\u2026 this is my first time in a place like this, and meeting you has me a bit on edge. Perhaps next time, in a more relaxed setting, the conversation might flow more easily.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She figured she might as well say it. This was a strategic alliance, not a relationship. Her comfort was a factor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He gave a single nod, his lips pressed into a thin line, his fage as inscrutable as ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m just not much of a talker,\u201d he added, almost as an afterthought. \u201cI never know what to say.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI noticed,\u201d Khloe said, and a small, genuine chuckle escaped her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Something in his posture seemed to loosen almost imperceptibly. He leaned back slightly in his chair, the dark fabric of his shirt stretching across his shoulders and making his powerful build even more pronounced.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHenry informed me that you\u2019ve agreed to the marriage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d Khloe nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family is traditional. The process from engagement to the marriage registration must follow protocol. My schedule is full in the coming days, so it cannot be rushed. You may have to wait a while. Of course, if you have any requests of your own, you may state them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s fine. I\u2019ll follow your lead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her decisiveness seemed to please him. He gave a short, approving nod, glanced at his watch, and said, \u201cIt\u2019s getting late. We can conclude for today-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Hunt.\u201d Khloe interrupted, her gaze steady and direct. You\u2019re likely aware of my circumstances. May I ask why you chose me for this marriage?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no interest in your assets or the Morrison family\u2019s drama,\u201d he stated bluntly. \u201cI\u2019ve reached the age where marriage is expected. The Morrison family is a suitable match.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had seen right through her suspicion. She had wondered if her newfound inheritance was the bait. But the Hunt family\u2019s wealth and power were legendary\u2013countless families would kneel for an opportunity like this. He had no need for her money.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFamily pressure, then?\u201d she ventured.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSomething like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then his tone shifted, becoming harder, more definitive. \u201cBut understand this clearly\u2013I require a wife who is obedient. One who knows how to cooperate in all matters.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words struck a familiar, painful chord. Trey also valued her for the very same reasons: compliant, easy to control, and utterly alone in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Khloe met Nick\u2019s gaze without flinching, her voice level and assured. \u201cI am the principal heir to the Morrison Group. The Morrisons have deep roots in Goldmont City. If your family plans to expand here, that is the most direct support you will find. And I, having just returned to the family, cannot stand firm on my own without being\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cOur marriage gives the Hunt family a strategic foothold and gives me the foundation I need to survive. It\u2019s a mutually beneficial arrangement. That seems perfectly fair\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nick didn\u2019t respond, but his slight nod was tacit agreement\u00a0<\/p>\n
His time was clearly a precious commodity. The moment they stepped out of the restaurant, an aide was there to remind him he was due at the airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ever the pragmatist, Khloe immediately offered to leave on her own, assuring him there was no need for an escort.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t argue\u2013simply ensured she was safely settled into a waiting car before turning away without a backward glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the ride, her phone rang. It was Oscar, checking in on how the meeting had gone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt went smoothly,\u201d Khloe answered honestly. If there was any issue, it was merely the sheer intensity of Nick\u2019s presence\u2013an overwhelming pressure that was hard to shake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Later that night, fresh out of the shower, she noticed her phone buzzing incessantly on the counter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment she answered, Trey\u2019s voice flooded the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKhloe, where are you? It\u2019s so late. Is everything okay? Why weren\u2019t you answering your phone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Khloe was only half\u2013listening. Her eyes were drawn to the glittering cityscape beyond her floor\u2013to\u2013ceiling windows. She couldn\u2019t help but admire her own foresight in choosing this apartment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKhloe?\u201d His voice grew more anxious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She responded absently. \u201cOh. I had a client meeting across town today. It was easier to just get a hotel room.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had assumed he already knew she\u2019d moved out. But clearly, preoccupied with Angela, he hadn\u2019t even noticed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All the better, she thought. She fed him the casual excuse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you comfortable at the hotel? If not, I can come pick you up right now. Just send me the address.\u201d Relief softened his tone, lacing it with manufactured concern.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo need. I\u2019m exhausted and I don\u2019t want the hassle. It\u2019s late; I need to rest.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t push further. \u201cAlright. I\u2019ll see you at the office tomorrow, then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She murmured a noncommittal \u201cMm,\u201d and was about to hang up when he stopped her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHoney\u2026 I miss you. Do you miss me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
An empty silence stretched over the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKhloe?\u201d he coaxed, his voice soft.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m falling asleep\u2026\u201d she whispered, feigning drowsiness. I\u2019m just too tired\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Helpless, he finally relented, murmuring, \u201cAlright then. Sleep well. I\u2019ll let you go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay.\u201d Khloe ended the call without a second thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The abrupt dial tone buzzed in Trey\u2019s ear, leaving a strange, hollow feeling in his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For years, whispering sweet nothings and feigning tenderness toward Khloe had been a perfunctory act\u2013it never stirred a single genuine emotion in him. But now, for reasons he couldn\u2019t explain, her dismissal left him with an unfamiliar ache.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTrey\u2026 do you love me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he drifted in this strange mood, slender arms slid around his waist from behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Angela.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her voice was soft, instantly melting his heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled faintly, covering her hands with his. \u201cHow could you even ask? You\u2019re the only woman I\u2019ll ever love. For you, I\u2019d do anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
And he meant it. Angela was etched into his very soul.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From the moment she had saved his life when he was six, he had vowed to protect her forever\u2013to be the guardian of her happiness and walk beside her until their hair turned white.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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