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****A nurse came up to Ana as she was making her way to her cabin, saying, "Miss Ana, you have to toss the flowers today.""Is there something wrong with the flower?" Ana asked as she turned to face the roses in her palm."Actually, our CEO came a few minutes ago and declared that he is allergic to flowers, therefore the flowers in the hospital should be thrown out today," the nurse murmured, casting a glance around her. Everyone in the hospital whispered that the new CEO was nasty, as a result, everyone exercised extreme caution to ensure that no one lost their job due to a simple error."CEO!" Ana repeated, her nostrils flared as her eyes narrowed before mentioning, "I am going to keep them. As long as the CEO does not come to meet with me, I do not believe he will experience an allergic response. Do not worry! You go to your work!"The nurse nodded at Ana and quickly left her side."Jerk! Definitely thinking of tormenting me in the hospital! This is my workplace; he should not do
*****Emilia swallowed nervously when the phone conversation ended. When she contacted Richard in the morning, he had not mentioned going to the hospital, and she could not understand why Ana opted to notify her rather than Richard contacting her and requesting her attendance. "Is Kendell correct in this regard?" Emilia dabbed at her temple. Given that Richard was seeing Ana frequently and that physical contact was a major source of vulnerability for men, she had forewarned her several times that anything may happen in his heart.Emilia called Kendall right away, saying, "Hey, Kendall. Thank you for your wishes! I have a few things to discuss. Could you help me, please!""Yes, sure! Come to my house!" Kendall said from the other end of the phone."Alright! I am soon heading out!" Emilia answered and cut the call.Emilia gripped the phone firmly and made the decision not to visit the hospital because she did not want Richard to think she was insecure, especially after he reassured her
****Ana felt a sense of slowness at the idea of visiting Richard's grandmother, as she neither knew her nor had any compelling reason to do so. Despite this, George's persistent urging left her feeling guilty about ignoring his suggestion. Eventually, overwhelmed by conflicting emotions, she reluctantly decided to go.Ana hesitated before gently rapping on the door, then cautiously pushed it open. Inside, she found Richard engaged in conversation with his grandmother. The sudden appearance of Ana startled them both, each reacting with a mix of surprise and curiosity."Please, don't linger at the door. Come in," Richard implored, his eyes brimming with emotion. "I was just considering asking for your company in this room, even though I know you can't offer any assistance." His words carried a sense of ease as if Ana's mere presence brought a sense of comfort to his troubled heart."Who is she, Richi?!" Grandmother asked, her voice tinged with confusion and disbelief, the shock still v
****Ana reluctantly drove her car to the party, it already being underway for hours—an event she felt obliged to attend rather than genuinely excited about. In an effort to blend in and avoid drawing attention to herself, she opted for a casual knee-length outfit and tied her hair up in a high ponytail.She parked her car outside a posh hotel and stepped out carrying a gift bag. Suddenly, the sound of camera clicks nearby caught her off guard, causing her to freeze in her tracks and scan her surroundings apprehensively.Her fingers clenched the bag tightly, her pulse racing as her breath quickened with nervous anticipation. Without a second thought, she hastened towards the venue, instinctively following the unerring guidance of her intuition, since her gut could never be wrong and it was telling her that someone was hiding and looking at her.As Ana stepped into the venue, she collided with a woman, their bodies jolting against each other. "Ow! I'm sorry!" Ana exclaimed with urgency,
"Hey there, birthday queen! You can't spend your time in one person when the whole place is buzzing for you," Kendall's voice echoed from behind Emilia, who spun around with a playful grin. "Well, well, well, look who decided to crash the party!" she exclaimed before whisking Kendall forward. "Allow me to unveil the mystery girl I've been hyping up," Emilia declared, looking at Ana, "the one and only Anastasia!""Oh, hey there! I've heard plenty about you," Kendall remarked, eyeing Ana up and down with keen interest. To her surprise, Emilia's praises were spot on. Despite not wearing any fancy makeup or designer clothes, Ana still managed to stand out like a diamond in the crowd."Hello, a pleasure to meet you, Kendall!" Ana greeted with a polished smile, though she couldn't help but notice Emilia and Kendall's eyes darting behind her, piquing her curiosity. With a raised eyebrow, she turned around to see what had caught their attention, only to be met with an unexpected collision wit
****"Why?" Ana questioned, her brows knitting together in confusion. "I don't like it. He's not there to ease his boredom; he's out to butter you up. Give that fella the heave-ho, or find yourself a new perch," Richard grumbled, sounding like a wild animal at the sight of Mason cozying up to Ana, even though Phoebe was sitting with them as well.He had practically seen the whole shebang: Mason being casual by the door with Ana, then miraculously finding his way to their table. Ana pushed herself up from her seat and edged away from Phoebe and Mason, to avoid them listening to her conversation."Why do you care? Shouldn't you be focusing on celebrating your fiancé's birthday instead of meddling in my business? And let me make it crystal clear: you have no authority over me. I'm no one to you," Ana spat out angrily, her frustration mounting as she confronted Richard. Earlier, he had feigned to be uninterested in attending Emilia's celebration even though he had arrived far earlier tha
***** "You are going too far, Richard. I am not your property to wield your authority over. Your constant intrusion and control over my life have left me utterly drained," she yelled, her voice cracking with the weight of her emotions, as she struggled to wrench her hand free from his tightening grasp.Ignoring Ana's protests, Richard forcefully guided her to a secluded corner of the venue, a grassy lawn bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. With an indifferent demeanour, he swung her around to face him, his grip on her hand tightening before abruptly releasing her, his actions conveying a sense of dominance. Ana stumbled slightly, her body tense with anger and frustration."I clearly told you to stay away from him, but you deliberately seek him out. Are you trying to make me jealous?" he demanded, his words laced with frustration and insecurity. His hands clenched into fists at his sides, as he struggled to contain the turmoil roiling within him. "Is there any particular reason I w
****"Richard!" Emilia's voice echoed with urgency as she frantically scanned everywhere, her heart racing with anxiety. His unanswered phone calls only ignited her worry, prompting her to fear he might have hastily departed the party with Ana."Excuse me," Emilia's voice trembled with concern as she approached the guard stationed outside the hotel entrance. "Have you seen my fiancé, Richard Hill?"The guard glanced at her with a neutral expression before shaking his head. "No, ma'am. No guest has left the hotel yet. Perhaps he's in the bathroom or enjoying the lawn on the other side."Emilia's heart raced, "Thank you," she managed, her voice barely above a whisper, before hurrying off in search of Richard, her mind plagued with worry.Emilia swiftly pivoted away from the venue, her heels clicking against the pavement as she headed towards the lawn. She had already checked the men's washroom with no sign of Richard."Richard!" Emilia's voice echoed urgently from a nearby pillar as she