Billionaire's Match (Khloe and Nick Hunt) novel Chapter 800

Barney's assistant sighed in resignation.

Barney had always been obsessive about finding his sister. Over the years, he had hired every private investigator and agency in both Jayelle City and Goldmont City, yet few were truly reliable.

Still, every time, Barney treated these people like honored guests. Even the slightest lead earned them a generous payment.

The assistant could see through it all: most of these "leads" were repetitive, recycled just to claim credit. Barney probably knew it too. But he persisted anyway, seeking hope even where none existed.

"Hey, but this is urgent! I've already found his sister!" the detective said, rifling through his briefcase and pushing up his glasses. "I'm telling you, Mr. Lemont's sister's surname is Roswell… it's—"

"Enough, enough. I'll pass it along. You can go."

The assistant's patience wore thin. Barney didn't have time for visitors, and there was a mountain of work waiting. He snatched the folder from the man's hands, waved him off, and had the receptionist see him out.

"But… the final payment—"

"Mr. Lemont will contact you once he confirms."

The detective didn't get a response; the assistant had already walked away. Shortly after, he delivered the folder to Barney's suite, placing it on the coffee table.

Meanwhile, Khloe and Michelle had spent the afternoon managing the PR from her livestream. When it ended, they discussed the next phase of the bidding strategy.

For now, public opinion was under control. Khloe predicted Solara Energy would hold an online truce temporarily. If Michelle were to release Solara Energy's scandals too soon, it could backfire, making it seem like a coordinated PR stunt.

The leverage against Solara Energy needed to appear more subtle and contrasting.

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