
{"id":30054,"date":"2026-02-12T07:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T07:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-471\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T07:44:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T07:44:48","slug":"the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-471","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-471\/","title":{"rendered":"The Billionaire\u2019s Checkmate Novel Chapter 471"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Billionaire\u2019s Match By Tangy Candy Novel Chapter 471<\/h1>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Read Billionaire\u2019s Match By Tangy Candy Novel Chapter 471 \u2013 Chapter 471 Khloe rose and walked to the bathroom door, softly calling out Nick\u2019s name. The noises inside stopped abruptly. Just as she reached to push the door open, it swung open on its, own. Her body wobbled, and she fell straight into Nick\u2019s arms. Nick\u2019s sleepwear hung loose at the collar, and his warm, solid chest caught her effortlessly. \u201cCan\u2019t sleep?\u201d He wrapped her closer, pressing a gentle hand to the back of her head. His voice was indulgent, tender-utterly natural, betraying no hint of strain. Khloe let out a small breath, her hands clutching the broad plane of his back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah\u2026 | can\u2019t sleep. But you\u2026 you\u2019re awake too, Are you feeling unwell?\u201d \u201cNo, just missed you a bit, so | went to freshen up,\u201d he murmured, his voice low. He lingered near her ear, his warm breath brushing her skin, sending a rush of heat through her chest. \u201cYou\u2026 you may be strong, but you can\u2019t be this energetic all the \u2014- time,\u201d Khloe muttered softly, wriggling out of his embrace and shyly nodding, yet clasping his hand in hers. The moment she touched him, she froze. \u201cYour hand\u2026 it\u2019s so cold.\u201d She finally looked up at him, squinting in the dim light.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>His face seemed unusually pale, almost as if the shadows themselves clung to him. \u201cShowered,\u201d he said simply. \u201cYoure not\u2026\u201d Khloe\u2019s expression shifted instantly. Instinctively, she pulled him back to the bed, wrapping him into the warmth of the blankets. She tucked herself and the duvet around him and cranked the air conditioning up five degrees She rubbed his hands, finally settling them over her own chest to warm them. \u201cKhloe, I\u2019m fine,\u201d he said with a soft laugh, watching her fuss with a mixture of amusement and tenderness. \u201cYour hands are freezing\u2026 and your body\u2019s cold too.<\/p>\n<p>Youll catch a cold! Luckily, | brought medicine. Warm up first, then take a couple of pills.\u201d Her brows furrowed as she held his bony, solid hands, rubbing, pressing, and even blowing on them lightly, as if trying to make the warmth rise faster. \u2014- Nick simply watched her, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. In the darkness, she resembled a restless little animal, constantly charging at his heart. After a while, he gently pressed her back into his embrace. \u201cKhloe, I\u2019l be fine. I\u2019ll stay with you, always protecting you.\u201d She paused, then smiled, pressing closer to him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOf course you will. Her heart was light, her lips brushing against his brow and the bridge of his nose. He smelled\u2026 good. Not with heavy perfume, but a subtle, clean scent. At first, it reminded her of the crispness of pine or the cool freshness of mint, sharp yet invigorating. But over time, it softened, like the warm, grounding scent of earth-like coming home. Like him. Cold on the outside, warm within. Cloaked in frost, yet radiating the heat of the sun beneath. By the early hours of the morning, Khloe finally grew drowsy and fell asleep in his arms.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the bathroom sensor lights went out, and the automatic trash can lid closed, hiding the conspicuous bloodstains inside. \u2014- Khloe had barely slept all night. She didn\u2019t wake until nearly noon the next day. The moment she saw the time, she nearly leapt out of bed. She had missed the appointment with the Royal Palace representatives by an hour. Glancing back, she realized Nick wasn\u2019t beside her. She hurriedly got up, only to hear footsteps approaching from the living room. Nick appeared, phone in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing her awake, he quickly hung up and moved to embrace and kiss her, his expression calm, without a hint of worry. \u201cYou couldn\u2019t sleep last night\u2026 why didn\u2019t you stay in bed longer?<\/p>\n<p>Please support our website by sharing this novel\u2019s link on your social platforms \u2014 Reddit, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Your support helps us continue bringing you more amazing stories. 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