Felix was just a bit slower.James gave him a smug look, feeling proud of his quick reaction!Inside, Nina was startled by their shouting. Flustered, she quickly pushed Nash away! She then picked up her fork, pretending nothing had happened. Her face flushed red, and she dared not look up, hoping they had not noticed anything.Nash, taken aback by the sudden push, stumbled back a couple of steps, surprised by Nina's strength. He looked towards the door and saw the two men standing like watchmen, blocking the view. Nash's face darkened with irritation, his sharp eyes fixing on them. His moment with Nina had been interrupted, and he was far from pleased.James and Felix looked inside, seeing only the couple eating breakfast, completely unaware that they had just interrupted an intimate moment of them kissing. Nash's clothes were wrinkled due to the result of Nina's grip, making him look slightly disheveled. As a straightforward man with little romantic experience, James did
He then gave Nina a kiss on the forehead before leaving with peace of mind. Nina walked him to the door, watching as James and Felix were still running, drenched in sweat and repeating their chants. She felt a bit sorry for them.Only after Nash got into the car and called them back did they finish their run. Watching them leave, Nina returned to the house.She checked her phone first and was pleased to see that 'Glory' was gaining more and more popularity each day.Nelly had complimented her sharp eye for spotting a good script, admitting that she herself didn't have such foresight.Meanwhile, Penelope Zhang's popularity had skyrocketed. The largest billboard in the city center featured her image, and fans had bought subway ads to play her show three times a day. Discussions were buzzing. Penelope had made a spectacular comeback, and her schedule was now packed with endorsements and work. Despite her busy days, she still kept in touch with Nina.Seeing Penelope's radiant pres
Meanwhile, Nina had changed into a new dress and applied some lipstick, looking much more refreshed. She grabbed her purse, ready to go out. Just as she stepped outside, James's car pulled up at the entrance.He quickly got out of the car. "Ma'am," James called out.Nina was a bit surprised. "Didn't you leave with Nash?"James smiled broadly. "Captain sent me here. He wanted to make sure I handed the antidote directly to you."He produced the well-preserved vial of the antidote.Nina took the vial from him, even more surprised. "It's ready?""Yes, as soon as Captain got it, he sent me straight here," James said excitedly."Alright."Holding the vial, Nina felt a mix of emotions. The shadow of the poisoning still loomed large in her mind. She had not expected the antidote to be ready so soon. It all felt almost surreal.Scott was still abroad, searching for an antidote for her. Could it really be this easy to find one? Though she didn’t voice it, she still worried about Sco
Nash furrowed his brows, clearly running out of patience. "Is this the important matter you wanted to discuss?" "No," Miranda replied softly. "This is my most important matter. Once I've said my piece, I'll get to what's most important for you."Nash did not respond verbally, but his eyes communicated to Miranda that his patience was wearing thin. She sighed softly, a bitter smile on her lips. "When have I ever lied to you? Just listen to me, and you'll understand."Miranda's feelings for Nash were genuine. She might have deceived many people and committed countless unscrupulous acts, but Nash was the one person she had always treated sincerely."In your mind, you think I rescued you from the organization, but it was you who saved me," Miranda began. "I took advantage of your kindness, your sense of duty as a soldier, trying to erase my own dark past. But no man had ever treated me the way you did. The first thing you did when you woke up was ask for me. 'Where is Miranda?' you
They had not fulfilled their duties as parents and grandfather, so why were they so harsh and unloving towards her? She hated them. Her downfall was entirely their fault!"No matter what you believe, those are the facts," Nash stated."No! They never loved me. Only you did. You love me!" Miranda clung to the bars. She refused to accept that Nash's kindness was just an obligation, following his grandfather's wishes."Grandfather was a rational man," Nash continued. "He knew the difference between right and wrong. The York family wasn't left to William but to an outsider like me because he knew the family couldn't be destroyed."This was why Miranda could never return to the York family. Her malicious intent was clear to Grandfather. Even if he knew she was his granddaughter, he had to think about the family's well-being. Revealing her identity would have been disastrous.For Miranda, this was a heavy blow. She had lived, believing in Nash's love, confident he would fall for her a
Inside the hotel room, the place was a mess. Nina Walker woke up, her entire body sore and achy. She rubbed her temples, preparing to rise, and glanced at the tall figure lying next to her. His strikingly handsome face boasted sharply defined features and deep-set eyes. He remained sound asleep, showing no signs of waking.Nina sat up, the sheets slipping off, revealing faint marks on her fair, sensual shoulders. She got out of bed, bloodstains clearly visible on the sheets.Glancing at the time, realizing she was almost late for work, she grabbed her scattered professional attire from the floor and changed into it. Her stockings were already torn by him. She balled them up and tossed them into the trash, slipping on her high heels. There was a knock at the door. Nina was already neatly dressed, back in her role as an efficient secretary, holding her purse as she headed out. Entering was a pure-looking beauty. Nina had called her. The type that Nash York liked. Nina said, "You ju
Upon hearing the voice, Nina's face jolted with surprise, nearly stumbling.With her balance faltering, her body leaned towards him. Nash felt her body tilting and reached out to steady her by the waist. The scorching warmth instantly reminded her of the scene from last night when he ravaged her recklessly.Nina composed herself, lifting her head to meet his deep gaze. His eyes were too serious, containing both questioning and doubt, as if trying to see through her with just one look. Nina's heart raced rapidly. She dared not hold his gaze for another second, instinctively lowering her head.When he assumed it was the woman from earlier, he flew into a rage. If he were to discover it was her, her fate wouldn't be any better. Yet, she couldn't accept it. If Nash knew it was her, could their marriage last a little longer? She dared not meet his eyes. "Why would you ask such a thing?" Only she knew she was hoping for it.However, Nash chuckled lightly. "You don't have the courage."
She looked up to see Miranda wearing an apron, holding a ladle. Upon seeing Nina, her smile faltered for a moment, then she warmly greeted, "Are you Sally’s guest? I just made some extra soup. Come in and have a seat." Her demeanor was composed, entirely that of the lady of the house. It was as if Nina was the guest from afar. Indeed, before long, she would become an outsider.Nina frowned, feeling deeply repelled. When she married Nash, Miranda even sent a congratulatory letter. It was impossible for her not to know Nina was Nash's wife. Seeing her standing motionless at the door, Miranda quickly came over and took her hand, "A guest is a guest, don't be shy, come in." As she approached, a faint jasmine scent filled the air, the exact same fragrance of the perfume Nash gave her on her birthday last year. She felt her throat ache, and her breathing became heavy, as if there were a thousand pounds on her feet, making it difficult to move. Sally noticed Nina standing there m