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It took Cordy considerable effort to help John back to his bed.He was staying in a VVIP ward, though it was more apt to call it a suite. Nurses and rehab staff were waiting for orders in the living area, while Cordy was alone with John in the bedroom.Randy his assistant, was nowhere to be seen.And things suddenly got awkward as they were alone together. "Would you like some fruit?" Cordy asked, just to say something. "Yeah."She glanced at the fruits in the room and asked, "Apple?""Sure.""Okay."Cordy picked up an apple, washed it, and started peeling it.She was no fan of fruits and basically kept none at home. Moreover, she had been busy during her time abroad, at Jessop Corp, and now at Starstream Group. She never had time to peel fruits for herself, and the apple certainly left a mess.She awkwardly looked up at John and saw the obvious smile in his eyes as he asked, "Are you done?""If you don't mind," she said, and gave it to him.John stared at it before comm
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It took Randy a long while to finish feeding John, and he fled the room after.Still, he did not forget to kindly lock the door behind him.Cordy glanced at the clock and saw that it was already 10 pm. She should be heading home. But just as she was about to speak, John suddenly said, "Please wipe my body."As she turned toward him, he continued, "The doctors told me that I should not bathe."She certainly knew that—but was it appropriate for her to do it?!"I'm not used to being touched by other men," John explained then, and Cordy quickly remembered that all the rehab staff were men too."I don't think I can sleep feeling dirty," John said. "Please."Cordy took a deep breath right then. It was always good manners to repay a favor, and she owed John more than a favor this time.Thus, she headed to the bathroom, filled a bucket with warm water, and soaked a towel before returning to him."Close your eyes," Cordy said. "I'll start with your face."John did as he was told,
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As such, Cordy promised him, "I'll come tomorrow when I'm finished with work.""Sure," John replied, grinning without going through the motions of being polite.He was just… sly!After Cordy left the hospital, Randy entered the room, groveling. "Mr. Levine.""Help me to the washroom," John told him."But you had the perfect chance… Why didn't you ask the missus to help?"John shot him a look.Cowed, Randy quickly corrected himself. "Oh, you're always straightlaced, sir. You'd never mess around."John scowled even harder—he just did not want Cordy to think that his kidneys were weak if he went to the washroom one too many times. As Randy helped him to the washroom, John paused. Randy quickly offered, "Should I help you with your pants, sir?"He had certainly lost John's 'affection' ever since John became lovesick.However, he was still a bootlicker when it was necessary, and he would always do so when the opportunity presented itself."Get out!" John snapped.Randy cring
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Keeping his temper in check, Simon asked, "What do I have to do for you to accept a private settlement?"Cordy sneered. "Why are you so eager to settle it privately? I'd be half-dead if John Levine didn't take that blow for me.""I know you suffered, but I'm doing this for Starstream Group," Simon said, his tone turning soft gradually. "It's going to affect the company negatively if this gets out, and we're still family, right? I naturally feel sentiment for Starstream after working there for so many years—I don't want our scores of employees to get hurt over this."Cordy sneered again—despite Simon's pretty words, he was just afraid that they would connect the incident to him.Still, she relented. "Well, since you've put it that way, it's not as if I can't settle it privately.""Really?" Simon was clearly thrilled."But I have several conditions.""What conditions?""Firstly, the culprit must cover all of John's medical expenses, including the fee for his medication, his hospi
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Noel had called Simon immediately after she left Cordy's office before driving straight to the hospital where John was staying.She had certainly been waiting for this day.Without any chance to get close to John and worried that she might repulse him, she now had the perfect excuse to approach him after he was hospitalized.And when it came to men, she had always bewitched them with relative ease.She knocked on the bedroom door and entered, a bouquet of flowers in her hand and a bright smile on her face. Seeing the man who was ridiculously handsome even as he lay in bed, she greeted him. "Hello, Mr. Levine."John, however, was looking at her coolly, so she quickly introduced herself. "I'm Noel Sachs, Cordy's sister.""Same father, different mother," John added.It left Noel feeling a little awkward, but she soon regained her composure. "You see, my sister is busy, so she sent me here to visit you. Also, allow me to apologize on behalf of Starstream Group after one of the wor
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Noel was left frozen stiff for a moment, but she quickly changed her expression, looking miserable and teary-eyed. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I didn't know you were allergic to lilies—I'll be careful next time.""I'm not allergic to lilies—I'm allergic to you," John said icily, every word a threat. "Just be careful not to show your face around me."Noel's face abruptly turned pale.She could not believe what she was hearing!No man had insulted her like that ever since she was a child, because they all loved her shy, delicate nature…It must be Cordy's fault! John must have said that for her benefit! Still, Noel withstood her distress and picked up the bouquet of lilies before running out of the ward.Cordy watched as Noel left, and she must admit that she felt a little exhilarated.Boys would hover around Noel ever since they started attending school, and Cordy had no idea why they all liked Noel so much.Did the scent of hypocrisy not stink enough? In fact, Cordy felt
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Cordy stayed in John's ward, keeping him company while working on her laptop—there was still a lot of work to do.She was so engrossed on the occasion that she did not hear what John was saying. Still, he did not disturb her, even picking up an apple nearby and starting to peel it.Randy Martin was just passing by when he happened upon the scene, his jaw dropping right then!Who was the patient there?! To think that his boss was quite the domestic goddess!Still, he quickly fled, afraid to disturb them just then.Meanwhile, Cordy was still reviewing several letters asking for instructions. Then, she suddenly spotted the plate of peeled apple slices beside her laptop, and each had a toothpick as a skewer. She picked one up and ate it offhandedly.It had been a while since she had apples, and she almost forgot that they could be so sweet. And after the first slice, she took a second, her eyes fixed on the screen… until she realized something unusual while eating.There was
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Before Cordy could speak, John added sharply, "And don't tell me you weren't being distant. I have a heart; I can feel it."In other words, he was telling her not to lie to him. Cordy stared at him in silence for a while before asking, "I thought you knew?""No, I don't," he replied, not bothered to play around."I don't believe in love, and I've rejected you before already," Cordy said, lowering her gaze in fear of meeting him. "It's just your stubbornness talking."She did not want to admit that it was because of Zoe York.There would be no 'other woman' if he never wanted to be with her."So you mean to say that my effort was bearing fruit, which was why you're deliberately distancing yourself?" John asked, as if to confirm it.Cordy was taken aback, but she admitted it with her silence. What other reason was there?!John was too dangerous—she must not get too involved with him."So, I failed to offer you a sense of security," John said. "I will restrain myself as best
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