"Mr. York." Nina nodded in acknowledgment as she greeted him. However, Mr. York did not respond. Instead, he walked steadily toward her, his imposing figure casting a strong sense of pressure over Nina. His expression was tense.Nina did not understand his current demeanor until he furrowed his brows and asked, "Nina, why did you help me?"He had heard from Quincy. He knew about Nina's plan, how she swiftly orchestrated everything, ensuring his quick release and exposing the schemes of Clement and Paris.He clearly told her not to go, but she went anyway and acted so swiftly. Was it out of concern for him or afraid that something might happen to him?Nina had not expected Mr. York to question her like this. Though momentarily taken aback, she quickly responded, "Mr. York, I'm your secretary. As long as I'm with York Corporation, I'll always help you through thick and thin."Her tone was calm, devoid of any extra emotion, her clear eyes revealing nothing.A hint of sarcasm tugge
Upon hearing this, Caleb immediately sensed an opportunity. "We're in the Chroma Room 409. Hurry up and come over. I'm on duty tonight, so I have to leave early.""Alright."Even if Caleb had not mentioned being on duty, since the call was made to her, she could not just ignore it when it came to Nash.Hearing the busy tone on the phone and realizing that Nina had hung up, Caleb slipped the phone back into Nash's pocket, giving a knowing look to Hunter and Ben before they all left.But as soon as they left, Nash opened his eyes. His deep black gaze showed no signs of drunkenness.---Nina arrived at the Chroma Room an hour later. It took her an hour to get from Nash's place to the Chroma Room by taxi, but she encountered traffic along the way, causing delays.Having been Nash's secretary for seven years, Nina was no stranger to such places. However, as she walked down the corridor, she encountered a man stumbling toward her.His eyes were squinted, clearly indicating he was dru
The man's rugged voice suddenly boomed from across the room, "Damn it, where did this little pretty boy come from, trying to play the hero here? I'll teach you a lesson!"The voice grew closer and closer.The man charged forward, his attack fierce.However, Nash simply lifted his foot, and in an instant, the man went flying out."Bang!" The man landed heavily on the ground. Nash wrapped an arm around Nina while dialing a number, "Hunter, get a few guys to deal with the scumbag at the door of the room, and tell Caleb to bring the first aid kit to the room." Leaving this message, Nash led Nina into the room. With Nash's swift actions and his authoritative tone while making the call, the man realized Nash was not to be trifled with. Instinctively, the man bolted, but he could not escape. Hunter, Caleb, and Ben had all come together after some effort. As Caleb had used Nash's phone to call Nina, it was fine if Nash did not join them. However, since the three of them had pla
"Thank you." Setting aside all that, it was a fact that Nash helped her.Nash was already agitated and drinking did not diminish it a bit. Just now, the words from that man undoubtedly acted as a catalyst.And now Nina said thank you to him?Nash's thin lips lifted coldly. "Courtesy demands reciprocity, the word 'thank you' is unnecessary."A heaviness settled in Nina's throat. He was just repaying her favor.That was fine. There would be no more indebtedness in the future.Nina pursed her lips, then, after a moment of silence, she finally picked up Nash's words, "Are we going home now?""Just wait for me.""Okay." Nina did not dwell on it.Nash placed the ice cubes in Nina's hand, his large palm gripping hers, "Keep it on for a bit. Since you're still here, you're still a reflection of the York family." His tone was devoid of emotion.Nina nodded. "Got it."He rescued her because she was his wife and his secretary, both roles representing the York family's image. And also,
Nina was washing her face, using a lot of facial cleanser. She even used hand soap and body wash. The air was filled with a faint scent of gardenia, which was the perfume scent Nina liked. Wasn't Nina doing this to mask his scent? What could possibly linger on his body? The pungent smell of cigarette, the strong smell of alcohol, and the bloody smell from that man. Nina froze and she quickly explained, "You're reading too much into it. You know why we're getting divorced."The time had come and he never truly wanted her to stay anyway. If she did not leave, was she supposed to continue witnessing the development between him and Miranda? Nash's lips curled into a sneer. He knew all too well. She was returning to Zac, to Scott's side.Nash reminisced about earlier today, Nina seated beside Scott by the flower bed, their laughter filling the air. Especially Nina's expression at that moment. She seemed so calm but since her return, she had not uttered a single word to him.
Ben's words were slow and clear. Nina was dumbfounded. In two and a half months, she would be four months along, visibly pregnant. By then, Nash would be even less likely to let her go. However, Nina quickly realized something. Her lips curled into a smirk as she said, "Should I address you as Nash's friend?" Ben's eyes narrowed slightly, but he quickly smiled. "Miss Walker has sharp eyes." Although Ben appeared nonchalant on the surface, he admired Nina inwardly. She had seen through him with just one glance. "Since you won't handle my divorce case, I'll take my leave," Nina said, turning to leave. After she left, Ben called Nash. Nash was still asleep, having drunk too much. He was awoken by the noise, his entire body aching. Hearing Nash's hoarse voice, Ben chuckled. "Still sleeping? Your wife came to see me early in the morning, and she saw through my identity. I think you should pay more attention!" Nash's exhaustion vanished from his pupils, replaced by a coldness
Stella walked up to Nina with a smile on her face, a stark contrast to yesterday's demeanor. Nina could only respond with a smile, "No problem, Cynthia, come and greet our business partner."Even though Stella's attitude had improved significantly since yesterday, Nina still wanted to introduce Cynthia to her. Despite Stella's inner displeasure, she remained composed outwardly. "Is Nina training new staff recently?" Stella inquired, noticing the arrival of both Serene and now Cynthia. With Nash still nowhere in sight, Stella was growing increasingly dissatisfied, but she restrained herself from expressing it.Nina replied, "Is Miss Jasper worried about delays in our cooperation? Rest assured. All agreements will be reviewed personally by Mr. York.""Then let's discuss matters at the York Corporation. Nina, what are your thoughts on the proposed cooperation plan?" Stella redirected the conversation.After Nina left, Stella learned that Nina had been Nash's secretary for seven year
Nina was also caught off guard by Stella's struggle to keep hold of the tea cup."Miss Jasper, you've misunderstood. I don't hold grudges. It's just that you didn't hold it steady yourself," Nina replied calmly. She met Stella's dark gaze, and a hint of coldness flickered in her own eyes."I didn't hold it steady? Am I unable to even hold a cup of tea? Mr. York, I approached you with the utmost sincerity for cooperation, but your secretary is acting so arrogantly?" Stella retorted with two questions in a row. In her final sentence, she looked directly at Nash.Nash stood nearby, his gaze cool with a hint of disdain. "Should I have Miss Jasper review the surveillance footage?" he added.He understood Nina's character well. Nina would not bother holding a grudge against someone who countered her. Until she quit, she would not slack off but instead would fulfill her duties diligently.Stella's behavior was evidently aimed at defaming Nina. Indeed, after Mr. York's comment, Stella's f
The trash can sailed through the air, scattering its foul-smelling contents across the police station, filling the air with a pungent odor. Several young officers flanked Kieran from both sides, trying to grab hold of his arms. But Kieran thrashed wildly, his surprising strength allowing him to break free from one officer’s grip. With a sharp elbow strike, he hit another officer square in the stomach. The officer grunted in pain, stumbling back a few steps but gritted his teeth and held his ground. The scene in the reception hall descended into chaos. Civilians seeking assistance huddled in corners, some shrieking in fear. Mrs. Stone stood to the side, wringing her hands and stomping her feet in desperation. Her voice, pleading and panicked, was drowned out by her son’s shouting. “Kieran, stop this! Calm down!” she cried. But Kieran was too far gone, consumed by his manic performance. He couldn’t—or wouldn’t—hear her. The situation was teetering on the brink of tot
Karina stared at the flood of messages, feeling nothing but disgust and revulsion. Kieran’s texts were growing increasingly obsessive, filled with unhinged threats, unreasonable demands, and even veiled warnings against her safety. No. She couldn’t allow the Stone family’s harassment to continue unchecked. Taking a deep breath, she decisively dialed the police. She provided the authorities with a detailed account of the Stone family’s relentless harassment, including Kieran’s disturbing demands and the threatening content of his messages. The officers assured her that they would investigate promptly and provide her with protection if necessary. With the police now involved, Karina finally felt a sliver of relief. *The response was swift. The blare of sirens pierced through the city’s noise as several police cars raced toward Kieran’s address. Flashing red and blue lights reflected off the surrounding buildings, drawing curious stares from passersby. Guided by
The Stone family wasn’t just greedy. They were relentless, always pushing boundaries and expecting more.Karina sighed. “It’s not that I can’t stand up to them, but sometimes it feels unnecessary. There are things that just can’t be explained.”Wilfred didn’t press further. “Pack your things and come with me. I have to travel for a project negotiation that will help our hospital continue expanding.” He was determined to firmly establish himself in Birkham, not just for his professional ambitions but also because Nina was there. Wilfred wanted to protect her and mentor his students, ensuring they could safeguard Nina’s children in the future. “But didn’t we already promise a patient that we’d perform surgery?” Karina asked, a little hesitant. “I’ll arrange for someone else to handle it.” While Karina might have been the better choice for the surgery, Wilfred had other options, including pulling Caleb in at the last minute. “Alright,” Karina replied. Since Wilfred had
Sera blocked Karina’s path, her expression cold and disdainful. “You think you can just use that money to brush me off? Do I look like someone who needs your measly cash?”She grabbed Karina’s arm tightly, her nails biting into her skin. “Let me make this clear. If you don’t do what I’ve asked, I’ll ruin you, Karina. Completely.”Karina’s fear was palpable, but the thought of endless torment and manipulation was even more terrifying. She met Sera’s fierce gaze with a calm, unyielding stare. “Do whatever you want. But let me remind you, the money you gave me? I’m willing to go down with you if it comes to that. My life might not be worth much, but you’ve worked so hard to get into Wilfred’s hospital. Are you really willing to throw that all away?”Sera faltered. She had worked incredibly hard to get where she was. Countless sleepless nights studying, memorizing every detail of her medical texts, and enduring the challenges of difficult patients had pushed her to the brink. She often
Sera’s gaze was so sharp it felt like it could pierce through Karina. Karina hadn’t expected her momentary greed to create such a mess. If she couldn’t stay a doctor, she would have no source of income, and her life would spiral further out of control. “Please, don’t do this. Tell me what you want, and I’ll keep helping you. Maybe… I could spike his drink for you again, or set up another opportunity,” Karina said, grabbing Sera’s hand out of desperation. Sera clearly wasn’t short on money. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to give Karina such a large sum back then.All she wanted now was to secure her position at the hospital.Sera pulled her hand away, a mocking smile on her face. “Set up another opportunity? Do you think Wilfred would fall for it twice? Do you take him for an idiot, Dr. Norman?” Wilfred wasn’t an idiot, and ordinary drugs didn’t seem to affect him much.Karina felt utterly helpless. One wrong step had led to another, and now she had no idea how to
“Starting today, you’ll officially resume your position as my assistant. I trust you’ll adapt quickly,” Wilfred said firmly. Karina’s eyes lit up with a hint of surprise. “Dr. Wilfred, really? I’ll do my best to fulfill the responsibilities of the assistant role.” Wilfred stood up and walked over to her, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Familiarize yourself with the current work schedule and the relevant materials. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. I have confidence in you.” Karina hesitated, a trace of worry crossing her face. “But… I’m not sure this is a good idea.” Wilfred already had an assistant. If Karina agreed to take the position, wouldn’t that make her a target for trouble from his former assistant? And then there were all the people at the hospital who were infatuated with Wilfred. Lately, she had already been spending more time with him, drawing enough attention as it was. If she officially became his assistant, she’d surely
Back home, the first thing Karina did was take a shower, cranking the water temperature to the highest setting as if that was the only way to wash away the grim memories of the night.She scrubbed her arms fiercely, the spots where those repulsive men had touched her. Even through her clothes, the thought made her feel sick. Again and again, she lathered herself with soap until her skin turned slightly red, but no matter how hard she tried, the discomfort in her heart lingered.After her shower, Karina changed into clean pajamas and sat on the edge of her bed, unable to sleep. Her gaze fell on her phone. She hesitated for a moment before sending a text to Wilfred.“Dr. Wilfred, I’m truly grateful for your help tonight. I’ll never forget it.”After sending the message, she set her phone down, hugged her knees, and curled up on the bed. Returning to the hospital had always been her dream, but now she worried whether she could truly meet expectations and not let Wilfred down.As she
The men exchanged uneasy glances, hesitating for a moment before reluctantly mumbling, “Sorry,” to Karina. Wilfred watched their retreating figures with thinly veiled disgust. Turning to Karina, he asked gently, “Are you okay?” Karina shook her head lightly, brushing it off. “I’m fine, Dr. Wilfred. Thank you.” Wilfred let out a soft sigh. “Come with me. You shouldn’t be working here.” Karina nodded, following him out of the private room. Wilfred guided Karina through the bustling bar. The pounding music and chaotic chatter seemed distant and muted, fading into the background as they moved. They made their way to the parking lot, where Wilfred opened the car door, carefully helping Karina into the passenger seat before getting in himself and starting the engine. As Karina buckled her seatbelt, she turned to Wilfred with a look of curiosity. “Dr. Wilfred, didn’t you say you had things to handle at the hospital? How did you get here so quickly?” Wilfred kept his ey
When Karina stepped into the room, one of the men, his gaze hazy from drink, chuckled and said, “Well, so this is the beauty they sent over?”Karina forced herself to stay calm and replied politely, “Good evening, gentlemen. Here’s the drinks you ordered.” She began placing the drinks on the table one by one, hoping to finish quickly. Before she could finish, another man grabbed her wrist and yanked her toward him. “Come, have a few drinks with us, sweetheart.”Karina’s heart raced as she pulled her hand away with force. “Sir, I’m just here to deliver your drinks. I don’t entertain guests.”The men burst into laughter. “What bar do you think you’re in? There’s no such thing as not entertaining here. Don’t play coy, sweetheart. Sit with us, and you’ll be rewarded handsomely.”Fear surged through Karina as she instinctively stepped back, trying to maintain some distance. “I’m really just here for work,” she said, her voice trembling. “Please respect me!”But the men, emboldened