
{"id":30156,"date":"2026-02-16T06:16:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-542\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T06:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:16:50","slug":"the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-542","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/the-billionaires-checkmate-novel-chapter-542\/","title":{"rendered":"The Billionaire\u2019s Checkmate Novel Chapter 542"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Billionaire\u2019s Match By Tangy Candy Novel Chapter 542<\/h1>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Read Billionaire\u2019s Match By Tangy Candy Novel Chapter 542 \u2013 Chapter 542 But as soon as they reached the garage, Ethan noticed a figure standing by his car. It was Charlotte. \u201cCharlotte\u2026\u201d Christopher froze the moment he saw her. Ethan also revealed a trace of amusement in his eyes. Of course, Charlotte would have seen his post. Even if she hadn\u2019t, word in the office would inevitably reach her. She couldn\u2019t avoid hearing about him. Before either of them could react, Charlotte suddenly stepped forward and slapped Christopher across the face! Ethan was startled by the sudden motion, thinking she aimed for him.<\/p>\n<p>He sidestepped, almost tripping in the process. Christopher\u2019s face burned fiercely; he stared at Charlotte in shock, tears instantly welling up. This was the first time his sister had ever hit him. No matter what mistakes he had made before, her anger had been limited to a few harsh words or a disapproving glare. Charlotte had always despised physical confrontation. Now, Christopher realized she was truly furious. He quickly \u2014- bowed his head, not even daring to breathe. \u201cChristopher, have you grown wings? You actually dared to skip school without telling me?<\/p>\n<p>Do you think switching schools is some kind of vacation for you?\u201d Charlotte\u2019s voice trembled with restrained anger. She had tried to control herself. After seeing Ethan\u2019s photo in the office, she immediately messaged Christopher, asking where he was. He took forever to respond, saying he was at school. But Christopher had apparently forgotten-the watch she had bought him had a built-in GPS. Today, Khloe had gone abroad, leaving Charlotte with a long list of tasks. She was already overwhelmed, yet Christopher had run off to hang out with Ethan, giving her a heart-stopping scare.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She had rushed straight over. At first, she thought Ethan was using Christopher to get back at her, but from a distance, she saw the two of them laughing together. Christopher was even carrying several shopping bags filled with luxury goods. That was the last straw-her temper flared \u201cCharlotte, why are you so violent? Christopher has no classes this afternoon. Taking a short leave to see me isn\u2019t wrong, and he\u2019s here to thank me. This is between the two of us,\u201d Ethan said, caught off guard. He forced a calm tone to mediate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014- Although he had come partly to tease Charlotte and watch the scene unfold, spending half the day with Christopher had made him realize just how pure and sweet the boy was. In some ways, he reminded Ethan of a younger brother. Christopher kept his head lowered, silent. Charlotte took several deep breaths, gradually calming herself. She grabbed the shopping bags from her brother and turned to return them to Ethan \u201cEthan, | know you\u2019re generous, but children don\u2019t need these things. We appreciate your kindness, but we won\u2019t accept them.\u201d Ethan, naturally, didn\u2019t take the bags. He snorted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCharlotte, these were all specially for Christopher. They\u2019re things he likes. | can\u2019t use them. Luxury goods can\u2019t be returned once opened. If you really want to give them back\u2026 just pay me.\u201d He said the last part with a grin, his eyes taking in Charlotte\u2019s flushed face. Seeing her expression eased some of the frustration he had been holding in. \u201cHow much\u2026 how much are these?\u201d Charlotte asked, forcing herself to speak. Almost immediately, she regretted it. Ethan held up three fingers. That couldn\u2019t mean three hundred-it had to be thirty thousand.<\/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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