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Nikita paced the hospital corridor, her anxiety growing with each passing minute. Time dragged on, and the person she'd been waiting for still hadn't appeared.Hadn't he promised? Why wasn't he here yet?Nikita was confused by Nathaniel's absence and wondered why he'd made a promise and then vanished. As his secretary, she was used to accommodating his schedule, but she had her limits.She didn't know how long she stood there, her legs growing sore and her body reminding her just how long she'd been waiting.She checked her phone but found no messages or explanations. It was as if he'd never promised to come.Nikita intended to call Nathaniel and question him. Even if something had come up, he should've informed her. Waiting here while oblivious to the reason felt absurd.Her finger hovered over the screen for a long moment, but she couldn't bring herself to press the call button. Eventually, the screen dimmed on its own.Perhaps Nathaniel was busy with work or occupied with get
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After calming Yara down, Nikita returned home, physically and emotionally drained. She'd barely stepped inside when she received a message from Nathaniel. "Got busy, forgot."A brief, curt message without any explanation. It had taken him all day to remember to text her.Nikita wasn't sure whether to feel grateful that Nathaniel could think of her even while being wrapped up with Regina.She stared at the screen for a long time, until her eyes started to sting. Then, she finally put her phone away and went to take a shower.She didn't respond to his message because she didn't know what to say. She wanted to question him but felt she had no right to do so. She ended up going to bed early.The next day, she pretended nothing had happened at work.When she reported to Nathaniel, his gaze lingered on her indifferent expression. After she was done, he said, "About yesterday..."It was true that he'd forgotten at first, and when he'd remembered, it had almost been evening. He'd though
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Nikita looked up, meeting Nathaniel's gaze fearlessly, though her heart sank at his words. "I've worked for you for years and have never let personal feelings interfere with my job. Everyone here knows that. If I wanted to sabotage this project, I wouldn't have worked so hard to secure the deal in the first place. It would have been much easier to ruin it from the beginning."Nikita's argument left no room for rebuttal, but her attitude toward Nathaniel was blatantly disrespectful.His glare was sharp, and she felt as if it was slicing her apart. She knew better than to drag Regina into this; he would no doubt side with her."Fix the data and send it to me. You won't leave until it's done!" Nathaniel snapped before storming off, leaving everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.Some even felt a strange sympathy for Nikita. After all, she had a valid point. Nikita didn't waste any time on Regina. She focused on her work, her face expressionless as she typed furiously. Just before th
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Nathaniel frowned as he swiftly changed directions to follow Mason's car. When Mason's car stopped outside the villa, Nathaniel watched as he helped a drunken Nikita inside.The door closed, cutting off Nathaniel's view. In the dead of night, with Nikita intoxicated and Mason clearly interested in her, it wasn't hard to imagine what might happen.Nathaniel's eyes darkened with rage as he dialed Nikita's number, only to hear that her phone was off. His grip on his phone tightened as he glared at the door, wishing he could bore a hole through it.Furious, he stepped out of his car, ready to storm in and demand Nikita back. But then he paused. What right did he have to burst in and take her away?It would only reveal that Nikita held a special place in his life.Nathaniel got back in his car and slammed the door shut, but he didn't drive away. His expression grew colder than the night air. He would wait and see if Nikita dared to stay the night.…When Nikita woke up, she saw an un
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Nathaniel sneered. "How considerate of you. But do you think you can run after messing up the project? It's not that easy!"Nikita looked confused.Nathaniel released her chin and continued coldly, "The project with Robin Group has fallen through because of your mistake. They've lost faith in other employees and insist on terminating the cooperation."He clenched his jaw in annoyance, adding, "If that happens, the company will lose at least tens of millions. You can resign, but first, clean up this mess. Otherwise, you can expect to go to jail."Her mistake had caused the losses, and she had to take responsibility.Nikita was stunned. She'd done her best to salvage the situation the day before. She hadn't expected Robin Group to still propose to terminate their contract.She helplessly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she responded with determination, "If I fix this, will you let me go?"Nathaniel's brows furrowed subtly. Was she so desperate to leave?Even thou
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Nathaniel's icy gaze lingered on Nikita as he tossed the medicine into the trash. He'd seen her and Mason talking happily through his office window earlier, and his anger had immediately flared up.Seeing them together again after last night made him suspect they were dating behind his back. Nathaniel hadn't realized he was jealous of Mason; he only felt a strong, inexplicable sense of irritation.As Nikita watched the medicine get discarded, she felt like her heart was thrown away too.Her stomach churned painfully, a common aftereffect she experienced after drinking, but the pain in her chest was even more pronounced.Leaning back against the wall, she stared at Nathaniel and, for the first time, addressed him by his name. "Nathaniel."Nathaniel's brow twitched."After all these years, have you ever cared about me, even a little?"If he did, Nikita felt she could continue enduring this. But Nathaniel laughed, a cold, mocking laugh devoid of warmth. "What makes you think you're
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Nikita had no choice but to halt her steps and look at Nathaniel. "Is there anything else you'd like me to do, Mr. Foster?""Sit down," Nathaniel commanded assertively. "Why were you so eager to leave as soon as we sat down? What's the rush? Do you find us a bother?"Nikita found Nathaniel's piercing gaze unbearable, so she lowered her eyes and denied what he said. "I didn't mean that."Nikita was done with her meal, but she sat back down anyway. Nathaniel was accusing her of being discourteous, and she couldn't afford to be labeled as such.As she sat down, Nathaniel gave her a cold, inscrutable glance.Regina piped up, trying to direct Nathaniel's attention back to herself. "Nathaniel, I didn't even notice we have shrimp. It looks so delicious!""Do you want some?" Nathaniel turned to her, his tone suddenly much gentler.Regina bit her fork and said innocently, "Yes, I want some!"Nathaniel stole a glance discreetly at Nikita, who had her head lowered as she fiddled with her
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Indigo Country Club was the largest high-end clubhouse in the city. It featured a horse track, a golf course, and various entertainment facilities. It was famously known as an exclusive clubhouse for the wealthy.Nikita thanked the receptionist and turned to leave. She sat in her car for a moment, thinking things over before finally deciding to call Mason. Indigo Country Club had a strict membership policy. Those who weren't members were absolutely not allowed to enter. Of all the people she knew, the only one willing and able to take her inside was Mason.After just a few rings, Mason answered the phone. His cheerful voice came through the receiver. "Nikki, it's only been a day, and you're already calling me. I'm touched."This was the first time he'd addressed her so affectionately. Nikita was stunned for a moment and felt unsure how to react. She remembered Mason mentioning that he wanted to change the way he addressed her and cleared her throat a little awkwardly. She said t
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