
{"id":30154,"date":"2026-02-16T06:16:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-540\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T06:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:16:46","slug":"the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-540","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-540\/","title":{"rendered":"The Billionaire\u2019s Checkmate Novel Chapter 540"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Billionaire\u2019s Match By Tangy Candy Novel Chapter 540<\/h1>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Read Billionaire\u2019s Match By Tangy Candy Novel Chapter 540 \u2013 Chapter 540 On the way back, Barney held Angela\u2019s hand in comfort. Her fingers were icy, and she looked deeply wronged. \u201cHave you really ended things with him?\u201d he asked gently. Angela nodded, tears finally spilling freely. The shadow Trey had cast over her was too deep. Even knowing there was no going back, emotionally, she couldn\u2019t accept it \u201cSomeone like him isn\u2019t worth it. Seeing his true face\u2026 it\u2019s better for you,\u201d Barney sighed, carefully dabbing her tears with a tissue. Angela didn\u2019t speak. She simply rested her head on his shoulder. Right now, only Barney could give her solace.<\/p>\n<p>Only Barney could help her start anew. She couldn\u2019t let the opportunity slip. Slowly, she pushed down the ache in her chest. After a moment, she lifted her hands to wrap around his neck and tilted her head up, closing her eyes. Barney felt the subtle warmth radiating from her, a delicate, ambiguous tension. Seeing her tear-streaked, fragile face tugged at his heart like a hook. But just as he leaned closer to touch her lips, reason returned. \u2014- \u201cAngela\u2026 I\u2019m not saying | don\u2019t want you,\u201d he said softly, \u201cbut | need you to steady yourself first. Make a clean break with the past.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m patient. | can wait until you\u2019re truly ready to accept new feelings.\u201d He reined in his breath, gently brushing the stray strands from her forehead, lifting her face with careful hands. Angela opened her eyes and saw the furrowed brows above him. Why could a man desire her so deeply, yet exercise such restraint? She couldn\u2019t read the complex emotions in his eyes, but looking at him made her feel safer than she ever had before. Angela nodded. Barney, satisfied that she had calmed, allowed himself the faintest, approving smile. The next day, at the Morrison residence.<\/p>\n<p>Follow new episodes on the ebookcrush.Com<\/p>\n<p>Ethan had just parked his car when a familiar voice called out to him, He turned and saw Charlotte\u2019s younger brother. \u201cChristopher?\u201d he squinted. Christopher hurried over, carrying a shopping bag that seemed \u2014- to contain a gift. \u201cEthan, | sent you a message. Did you see it?\u201d Christopher\u2019s voice was timid, but he brightened at seeing Ethan and immediately offered the bag. \u201cIt\u2019s handmade-a robot model kit. | thought you might like it\u2026 You could put it on your desk, or in your study!\u201d Ethan glanced at him. The boy\u2019s eyes sparkled with anticipation, hoping for approval.<\/p>\n<p>He didn\u2019t speak at first, only took the bag after a long pause and peeked inside. The model was indeed finely crafted, clearly requiring time and effort. Christopher had been serious. But Ethan didn\u2019t like such kits; even if he wanted one, it wouldn\u2019t be something so cheap or childish. Putting it on his office desk would look immature. A flicker of disdain crossed his eyes, but his lips still curled into a faint smile. \u201cNot bad. Thank you.\u201d He had received Christopher\u2019s messages over the past few days. The boy had settled into school smoothly, with the school taking good care of him.<\/p>\n<p>His messages were meant to show gratitude. Ethan had only replied with an emoji. When Christopher later suggested coming over with his sister for a meal, Ethan didn\u2019t \u2014- reply. The timing of Christopher\u2019s messages coincided exactly with the day Ethan\u2019s contract with Solara Energy fell through. Charlotte despised him bitterly, yet her little brother still saw him as a good person.<\/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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