"The driver already said it was one fare. Just count it as mine, no need to pay me back," Michael said as he paid for the ride. After getting out, he walked around to open Zoe’s door.Nina arrived just in time to witness the scene. Without thinking, she rushed over and stood protectively in front of Zoe. "You two are together?" She sounded genuinely jealous, which made Zoe flash a thumbs-up in appreciation.Michael chuckled softly. "Nina, should I call you Mrs. York or Miss Nina?"Both Nina and Zoe froze. It turned out Michael had known the truth all along, but he had been pretending to be clueless. Zoe had no desire to deal with him any further, so she grabbed Nina and headed into the building, ignoring him completely."Zoe, I’ve told you, I like you. No matter how you treat me, I’m not giving up. You’ll be mine, no matter what!" Michael’s voice echoed in the lobby, drawing the attention of nearby employees. Recognizing who they were, whispers quickly spread.Zoe dismissed his
After taking a few sips, Zoe immediately knew something was wrong. With her usual tolerance, there was no way she should feel this dizzy and unsteady. The drink was spiked. Michael had done it.Realizing this, Zoe moved closer to Leo next to her and asked, "Leo, did you drive here? I'm suddenly feeling unwell. Could you give me a ride?"Leo quickly exchanged glances with Michael and nodded. "Sure, I haven't had anything to drink," he replied, guiding her out. While Zoe wasn’t looking, he signaled Michael to follow. Michael exited through another door and got into the car ahead of them.When Leo opened the car door, Zoe spotted Michael sitting in the front passenger seat. She frowned. "Why is he here?""Oh, he's a friend of mine. We came together. Since I'm leaving, I thought I'd bring him along. Don't worry, I'll drop you off first," Leo explained, trying to sound reassuring.But his words only made Zoe more alert. She pulled away from him, backing up cautiously. These two wer
"No need," Nash said calmly. "So, Eugene from the Lowe family is back in Birkham."As the man turned away, Nash recognized him. Eugene Lowe was the carefree and unrestrained son of the Lowe family who had spent his youth wandering the world. He had grown up a lot since then.The Lowe family was known for their strict upbringing. While they didn’t demand their children become outstanding, their character had to be impeccable. Nash believed Eugene wouldn’t harm Zoe. And even if he did… A thought crossed Nash’s mind, and a sly smile appeared. If something did happen, he wouldn’t hesitate to pressure the Lowe family into marrying Zoe off to him. Forming an alliance with the Lowe family wouldn’t be a bad thing after all."But Mr. York," his subordinate continued, "the drug they gave Miss Zoe is a powerful sedative. It's one of the strongest out there."Nash’s eyebrow twitched slightly at that. Could something really be happening?At the hospital, Eugene stood outside the emergenc
Eugene took the breakfast from the butler, carefully opening each container and setting them on the small table. His meticulousness surprised the butler. "Mr. Lowe, let me handle it," the butler offered. He was trying to gauge whether Zoe was really Eugene's girlfriend or just someone brought in to appease Eugene’s grandmother, Mrs. Lowe Sr.Eugene saw through him instantly and immediately put on a stern face. "What, I’m taking care of my girlfriend, and you want to take over? Have you forgotten my rules just because I’ve been away all these years?"The butler quickly backtracked. "Of course not. I only wanted to be of service. Since you're handling it, I'll take my leave."With a wave of his hand, Eugene dismissed him and sat by Zoe’s bedside, feeding her soup."Careful, it's hot. This chicken soup is full of nutrients. If you ever want more, just let me know, and I'll have them make it for you. Whatever you want to eat, I'll make sure they cook it.""Promise? You better not be
Zoe shot a reproachful glance at Nash. Nina, aware of the matchmaking gathering, patted Zoe’s shoulder comfortingly. "Alright, Nash had good intentions that just went wrong. You must not have slept well. Go take a nap, and I'll cook something nice for lunch to treat you.""You're the best," Zoe said, giving Nina a quick kiss on the cheek before happily running upstairs.Nina noticed an unusual glint of amusement in Nash's eyes, almost like a shrewd hunter savoring his strategy. She wrapped her arm around his and leaned in closer. "Mr. York, is there something good you're not telling me?"With Nina in his arms, Nash couldn't resist. He pulled her in for a deep kiss, leaving her breathless."Are you going to tell me or not?" she demanded, a bit flustered at how easily she still lost her breath during a kiss.Nash leaned in and whispered in her ear, "The one who saved Zoe last night was Eugene Lowe."Eugene Lowe? Nina thought for a moment before remembering the Lowe family. He w
Mr. Zook was visibly shaken by Nina's intense gaze. If not for his years of sales experience, he would have lost his composure. After a long pause, he forced a smile and leaned closer to Nash in an attempt to curry favor. "Mr. York, I'll have to trouble you with this shipment. I'm really out of options this time.""I recall you used to work with the Lowe Group. Why aren’t you partnering with them anymore?" Nash didn’t beat around the bush, going straight to the point and waiting for an answer.Mr. Zook’s face fell, and after stumbling over his words for a moment, he let out a heavy sigh. Nash immediately grew suspicious. Something was off in this partnership. He gave Nina a glance, signaling her to look into it.Right then, Nina’s phone rang. It was Orion’s teacher."Excuse me, I need to take this call," she said, stepping out of the meeting room. She answered the phone politely, "Hello, this is Orion’s mother, Nina. What can I do for you?""Mrs. York, could you please come to
When Nina got home, she made a quick phone call to Nash, then asked their lawyer to contact Mrs. Lowe. For her, the matter was closed.She went to Orion's room and saw that he was already asleep, so she went downstairs to prepare dinner. As soon as she closed the door, Orion sat up in bed and whispered, "Grandpa, did you hear what we talked about earlier?""Yes, I heard. Someone bullied you, right?""Yes, Grandpa, you have to help us. You can't let anyone bully Mom. Bullying Mom is the same as bullying you."Before Pharaoh could respond, Orion continued, "Grandpa, do you have money? Lots and lots of money? Can you lend me some first?""Grandpa has money, Orion. Don’t worry about anything. Whether it’s about money or anything else, Grandpa will help you handle it. Just wait, I’ll arrange it right away."Pharaoh immediately arranged for someone to go to Birkham. Orion was right. Bullying Nina was the same as bullying him.After hanging up the phone, Pharaoh wanted to call Nina b
"No, I just… I’m just not used to this." Zoe wished she could disappear into a hole. She couldn't understand why Nash, who knew she worked in the advertising department, would arrange for her to meet with Eugene.No matter how hard she thought, she couldn’t recall any advertising collaboration with the Lowe Corporation. Then, a sudden thought struck her, and it startled her.With an uneasy heart, she entered the meeting room, only to find out that Nash wasn't even in the office. Zoe felt a surge of anger."Miss Zoe—no, Manager Zoe—how about a cup of tea first?"Eugene, knowing full well that Zoe had been tricked into coming, chose not to reveal it. If Nash had set this up, he must have understood Eugene's intentions, so there was no need to hide anything.After drinking a cup of tea, Eugene felt light-headed, as if he had consumed alcohol. He knew Nash wasn’t the type to use underhanded methods, but if he hadn’t been sure of that, he might have suspected something was wrong with