Billionaire's Match (Khloe and Nick Hunt) novel Chapter 765

"No. He's fine," Khloe said immediately, her voice firm. "He has to be."

"I believe he'll come back… because he promised me," she added, cutting off any chance for Noah to respond, as if speaking another word might shatter the hard-won hope that had just reached her.

"What do you plan to do?" Noah asked, concern tightening his chest.

"I'm going to do as Clarice suggested… exchange for Nick."

"Are you out of your mind?" Noah's worry spiked.

Never mind that Clarice's words were likely a lie—Khloe shouldn't surrender herself even if Nick really was in their hands.

"Of course not. Clarice doesn't have all the evidence. I need to hold the leverage so that she dies completely—without escape." Khloe's tone was calm, but her body betrayed her emotions. Her arms pressed against the edge of the table for support.

Noah understood her intent and felt a chill. She was walking straight into danger herself.

"If you insist on doing this, I'll help you," he said. "Give me a few days. I'll make sure—confirm whether Nick is actually with Lacuna."

By all logic, he didn't need to get involved anymore. Collect the payment, deliver the message, and leave. Risking Lacuna's pursuit was already part of the price. Yet now, he couldn't pull away—half because of Lacuna, half because of Nick and Khloe's bond that had touched him.

"Noah… thank you," Khloe said, her voice thick with gratitude. "But… I don't want you risking yourself for us."

"Don't worry. I can protect myself. Besides… Lacuna is essentially my home," Noah replied.

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