Chapter 1113
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If Nick came to hate her, perhaps he would be able to move on. But Khloe herself would never find relief again. The pain and torment she would bear… would be at least twice his. 1
“Yes. It’s worth it,” Khloe answered without hesitation.
She loved Nick. As long as he could find happiness, she could accept being… a little less happy.
Lucas ended the call. He lifted his gaze to the night sky outside the window-deep as ink, a thin crescent moon hanging high, cold and clear.
What was love? Perhaps only those who had never truly touched it could still believe it was beautiful.
The next morning, Khloe’s phone did not stop ringing.
Calls and messages flooded in. Even Barney sent her multiple messages in succession.
Everyone had been shocked by the news of her divorce from Nick.
If it was fake, then Nick had already personally come forward to clarify it. Yet Khloe’s side not only remained silent, but further “evidence” of marital breakdown had begun to surface.
Those who knew Khloe well understood immediately-something was very wrong.
Even Henry sent Delilah to verify the truth.
Khloe did not reply to a single message. Upon arriving at the Morrison Group, she went straight to Winnie’s office.
During this period, Winnie had been buried in work at the company. Her responsibility was to implement her mother’s new technology-conducting large-scale drug testing and application trials.
Among all of Khloe’s friends, Winnie was surprisingly the calmest regarding Khloe’s breakup with Nick.
She understood Khloe too well.
If Khloe were the type to abandon love for profit, she would never have risked so much just to secure a sliver of survival for Nick.
Even though Khloe had never told her the full truth, Winnie was certain-everything she did was for Nick.
“The new technology has passed all rounds of testing. There are no issues.”
Winnie handed the report to Khloe, her voice crisp and decisive.
After confirming that it had gone through all approval layers, the tension in Khloe’s chest finally eased slightly.
Now, they only needed T7.
She set the report down and, a little emotionally, grasped Winnie’s hand. “You’ve worked hard these past
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few days. Thank you.”
“It’s nothing. Whether professionally or personally, I should give it my all.”
Winnie’s tone was light, but the exhaustion on her face-the fatigue and dark circles from consecutive sleepless nights-could not be hidden.
“I’m approving your leave starting now. You don’t need to handle anything else for the time being. Go rest a few days… and take care of your own matters too.”
Khloe gently touched Winnie’s face, her concern evident, though she herself was powerless to do more.
After going to Jayelle City, Michael had not returned. He had only sent a lawyer to deliver divorce papers, allocating most of his assets to Winnie, as if determined to end the marriage.
Winnie and Oscar had gone to Jayelle City several times, but Michael refused to see them.
His doctor stated that his condition had not yet stabilized, and to avoid further external stimulation, he hoped Winnie and Oscar would give him time alone.
Khloe had asked Barney to closely monitor Michael’s condition. So far, he was stable-just shut away from everyone, isolating himself completely.
In truth, the company did not require Winnie’s constant presence. Khloe had even suggested she go resolve Michael’s situation first. But Winnie insisted on staying behind to personally complete the
project.
Michael’s condition pained her more than anyone, but if he truly wanted to be alone right now, she was willing to wait.
Moreover, she had witnessed Khloe and Nick’s journey together-how difficult it had been. No matter what, she could not abandon Khloe when she needed help most.
“Khloe, I don’t like leaving things unfinished. This technology exists for the new special drug. Until we secure that drug, I won’t leave the company.”
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