Chapter 2

He arrived at the hospital and walked to the well 'known chemotherapy room.' Valentina has gotten used to this routine, just looking at her mother outside the glass window.

  

Her mother has been in a coma for a year without any change, and she knows that her time is running out. 

  

After talking to her mother for half an hour, Valentina abandoned the idea of waiting any longer and sadly left, lost in her thoughts and engulfed in the great change that is her life now. 

  

Suddenly, he seemed to accidentally hit someone. When she looked up, she was a woman of delicate appearance, accompanied by a tall and elegant man with fine features. Yet, you seem to have seen it somewhere. 

  

The man held the woman and looked at Valentina with indifference. 

  

“I’m sorry,” “apologized, accidentally bumped into you.” 

  

“It’s unfortunate you don’t have eyes to watch where you’re going. Get out of my way” sounded the woman’s dismissive voice. 

  

“It was just an accident, okay?” 

  

Valentina cursed at their heart but kept calm in her face, consciously leaning aside to let them pass. 

  

Not competing with others has always been Valentina’s good character. 

  

“Don’t waste time” claimed Matt Adams. “Let’s go see a doctor. Didn’t you say you feel uncomfortable?” the man spoke in a light tone, but there was an implicit deterrent. 

  

The woman’s arrogance died out instantly, and Isabella Matthew took her husband by the arm and walked away. 

  

Valentina smiled mockingly and denied herself. It’s best to go home. 

  

The moment she turned around, she did not see him, but the man turned his head and looked at her deeply. 

  

Valentina returned to her new home, or in other words, to the house that Nathan had prepared for her wedding. The apartment is in the exclusive area of Once Hyde Park in the city center of London; the 20-story building overlooking the city’s lung, the imposing HYDE PARK, is a pleasant landscape and of great value. 

  

She is very satisfied; she has never lived in such a good house since her father abandoned her and her mother. 

  

This isn’t Nathan’s house; all the furniture and clothes are new. 

  

No one at home. Of course, no one would wait for her. As a company president, Nathan Mercer would not return regularly. 

  

His stomach roared suddenly; with so many things in the day, he forgot to eat. 

  

Valentina searched the kitchen, and there was nothing to prepare. You can only go down the stairs to buy something convenient and fast; you cannot cook. 

  

After half an hour, he returned with a bag of frozen meatballs, instant salads, and snacks. 

  

As soon as I walked into the house, I heard the phone ring. He ran to answer. 

  

“Hello.” 

  

“I am” I speak a male voice on the other end of the phone. 

  

“Who are you?” Valentina was confused. 

  

Across the phone, Nathan rubbed his eyebrows without speaking. 

  

“It’s me. Nathan.” 

  

“Nat-Nathan? Ah, it’s you” he replied with a red face. “Is something wrong?” 

  

“No, I’ll go home.” 

  

“Well, good.” Valentina raised an eyebrow. 

  

 The contract did not specify whether I should inform if I would come home, but, still, the president is very polite, knowing how to make a call. 

  

There was silence on the phone. 

  

“Eh…” 

  

“I…” 

  

They both spoke at the same time. 

  

“You speak first,” asked Nathan. 

  

“Nothing, then I’ll hang up. I … I’ll go to bed early.” 

  

“It’s all right.” 

  

Before Nathan finished talking, the phone was already hanging. 

  

Looking at the phone, Valentina felt lost for no reason. Today can be considered her wedding night. Even if it is false, it will still be lost. 

  

Holding the meatballs I prepared, Valentina curled up on the couch to watch a variety show, watching television without paying attention to what was happening. 

  

Mercer Grup Co, Ltd. was established in 2011. The company’s business area includes real estate, the clothing industry, film and television investments, brokerage of actors, etc. It is one of the best companies in the UK. Nathan has grown very fast in the past ten years and is one of the most important CEOs today. But what made him buy a marriage? 

  

Huh? What am I thinking? 

  

Valentina turned away the thoughts that bothered her and hurriedly returned her attention to the television. 

  

On the other hand, the office of the president of the Mercer Group is still illuminated. 

  

Nathan held a glass of whiskey and stood before the window, looking at the lights of London’s city center. The attractive figure seemed sad and lonely at the time. I took a sip of whiskey, reflecting on the pros and cons of this decision. 

  

I had just hung up the phone after talking to the one who was now legally his wife but was a little uncomfortable. When did Nathan Mercer inform others of his whereabouts? 

  

Reflecting on it, suddenly, the door behind him opened, and Nathan saw his figure reflected in the glass. 

  

He was also a tall and handsome man, with a more feminine temperament, but at the same time eviller than Nathan’s. 

  

This person is the man Valentina saw in the hospital. 

  

“Why are you drinking whiskey here alone? Especially today, which is your wedding night.” I ask sarcastically. 

  

“You know why I got married? You came here to make fun of me again?” 

  

“Not at all,” said the man as he had a drink and served himself some whiskey. 

  

“How do you feel?” Walked to Nathan. 

  

The two people stood side by side. 

  

“There are no feelings between us, said Nathan without understanding his question” “If I had any feelings, do you think I would be with you tonight?” 

  

There was a long silence, neither of them spokes. 

  

Neon flashes outside the window, and traffic is especially light at this time of night. 

  

“What do you suppose will happen to us in the future?” Asked curious Matt to Nathan. 

  

“I don’t know,” answered Nathan, sipping his whiskey. 

  

“The family urged me to have a baby,” said Matt. 

  

That day, he accompanied his wife to the hospital for a pregnancy test. His family had given him an ultimatum. 

  

“I should have guessed long ago,” Nathan smiled mockingly. “When you got married, you knew you should have children.” 

  

“Will you leave me?” 

  

“At least we’re still together.” 

  

“Let’s go!” Suddenly, Matt talked enthusiastically, “Let’s go abroad, so no one will stop us.” 

  

“My old man and your old man, even if we hide under the earth, they will dig us up.” 

  

Matt stared at Nathan, and at the truth, he drank a bitter sip of whiskey in his hand without speaking. 

  

How many nights are meant to be lonely? 

  

The next morning, Valentina felt the air was fresh. Stretching out and smiling, she woke up full of vitality. 

  

Her day began hectic when she arrived at the company; the assistant president called and said Nathan was waiting for her. Valentina ran to the 32nd floor of the president’s office. 

  

“Knock, Knock, Knock” 

  

“Enter,” Nathan replied briefly and quietly. 

  

“President, are you looking for me?” Valentina came in, asking respectfully. 

  

Nathan lifted his head from the pile of documents and looked closely at the girl. Today she dresses in a black professional outfit with hair in a ponytail and light makeup but seems capable and gentle. 

  

“President?” She saw that he did not answer and called him with uncertainty. 

  

“Call me by my name from now on,” I order coldly. 

  

She stayed for a while, thinking that she had changed her identity before everyone; it was logical to call him with more familiarity, and she replied, “Okay.” 

  

Nathan, from now on, it’s Nathan for me. 

  

“Well, is there anything else?” 

  

“Also, starting today, you will be my assistant.” 

  

“But what about my position in the public relations department? I don’t see the need for ….” 

“It is an order. I do not accept that you contradict me,” Nathan, I exclaim coldly. 

  

“Yes, sir, I understand. I just assumed that…” 

  

Nathan, you’ve never had a female personal assistant, and your office rarely allows women in, so how has this suddenly changed? 

  

“Don’t assume too much,” said Nathan again. “It’s just to meet the needs of the contract. As my wife, the job of a personal assistant is perfect.” 

  

“But I haven’t been an assistant before, so I don’t know anything…” 

  

“What? Not everyone can learn?” He said, raising his eyebrow sarcastically. 

  

“Yes, sir, all right” Valentina nodded, hesitated for a moment, but at the end asked. 

  

“What about the salary?” 

  

Nathan looked at her and said lightly, “You’ll earn more than before.” 

  

“Okay, okay!” Before Nathan’s words ended, Valentina couldn’t wait to agree. 

  

Seeing Nathan’s cold stare suddenly fall on her, Valentina quickly closed her mouth. 

  

“Go out first. I’ll tell you the details when I get home tonight.” 

  

Reacting to her words, she asked, “Are you going home tonight?” 

  

“Yes,” Nathan answered without looking at her. 

  

“Well, see you tonight.” 

  

“Wait a minute.” He stopped her before she turned. “Ahem … Well, last night, I slept in the company.” 

  

“What?” 

  

Valentina suddenly felt her heart beating faster after hearing her clarification. 

  

What is this? Are you explaining? Why is there a hint of joy suddenly? 

  

“It’s good to hear it, Nathan” Valentina blushed and left quickly, closing the door behind her. 

  

His fast heartbeat gradually calmed down. Remembering his new position at the company, he leaped for joy and said as he walked. 

  

“I’ll get a raise!” 

  

After he left, Nathan raised his head. Even though he did not realize it, the corners of his mouth showed a smile.