Looking exasperated, Hilda sneered. "What do you know?"
At that very moment, a knock was heard. Calmly Nathan said. "Come in."Walking in Stanley brought a shopping bag. Handing it over to Nathan, "Sir, the dress you requested for."Taking the bag, Nathan handed it to Hilda. "Your dress. You can get changed now."With the bag in her hand, she entered the bathroom.After some time she came out. Noticing that the dress fit her perfectly Nathan smiled.Looking at him who was smiling, she berated. "What's funny?"Shaking his head, he said nothing.Taking her bag she looked at the man and said. "About what happened last night... erm I am grateful but can we act like nothing happened. We are adults after all."Looking at her with a smile on his face he nodded. "Sure, but I want to help you."Noticing the look of confusion on her face he continued. "Don't you want to take revenge? I can help you.""Why would you want to help me?" Hilda asked."Because I want you to be my woman."Dumbfounded she smirked. "Why would you want me as your woman? After all you don't know me."Smiling mischievously he said calmly "Who said I don't know you? You are Miss Hilda Adams, and I saw your body last night."Stunned she glared at him. "You jerk! You are shameless."Nathan's gaze darkened.Taking a step closer to her with the smile still plastered on his face, she took a step back. With each step he took, Hilda took a step back. Finally backing her into a corner, he leaned closer.Looking at the man who seemed to be getting closer, Hilda's heart started beating faster. Looking up at him, she met his brown eyes which seemed deep like a bottomless abyss. Narrowing his eyes, Nathan blew his warm breath on her neck.The warm breath on her neck made her skin tingle. He then extended his hand to pin her against the wall. Looking down, he cupped her chin his his hand. Leaning down, he chuckled. "This is what is called being shameless."Snapping out of her daze, Hilda beckoned. "Let's go of me." Shoving him back, she took a few steps backwards herself.Hilda didn't want to be close to him because he made her heart beat uncontrollably. "Don't expect me to be your woman just because you saved me last night."Brushing his fingers on her smooth and soft face, "Miss Adams, you are rejecting the proposal of being my woman violently. I'm the only man who can give you the happiness you deserve. How about you think about it then?""But why do you think that?" He knows my situation here so why does he want me to be his woman? "Who are you?" Looking confused Hilda asked."Who I am should not matter. Just know I want to help you." Taking out his card he handed it to her."Miss Adams, I will be expecting your good news soon."Starring blankly at the card in her hand with the details 'Mr. Nathan Clemon, CEO of Clemon Group.' she was shocked.Raising her head, the man was already gone.The Clemons family was the most powerful family in Taadi City. With the bys of the Michel family then the Anderson family and the Fleming family. This four families were know as the big four in Taadi city.Thinking about his breath on her neck a while ago which was flirty but loving and not lustful, she blushed.Gripping the complimentary card in her hands tightly, she lowered her head. After this incident, the name Nathan Clemon would occupied some space in her mind which would be impossible to erase.Walking out, she thought. Why does a powerful man like Mr. Clemons want to help an infamous person like her?Exiting the club, She hailed a taxi back to her apartment.Upon arriving, she noticed two people waiting at the door of her apartment. Looking closer, she noticed it was Daniel and Carmen.When Carmen saw her, she walked closed to her and said, "You are back Hilda. We have been waiting for you for a while now."Furrowing her eyebrow, she turned to leave but suddenly felt a grip on her hand. Looking up she noticed it was Carmen who was looking at her anxiously. "Hilda."Flinging her hand away, she noticed the grip was held tightly. "Where did you go last night sis? Daniel and I have been waiting for you. We were really worried."Hilda smiled "Worried? Were you guys really worried about me?.Walking over, Daniel answered "Don't talk like that. I know what we did was wrong but Carmen and I really love each other. When you were gone for the past two years, It was Carmen who help me through all those hard times. So Hilda, you..."Without waiting for him to finish Hilda laughed. "Hah. So you knew I was out there all this while, why didn't you call to tell me anything eh? Everytime I called you were busy haha.. I was stupid to believe you all those times. And you Carmen you knew he was my boyfriend right? Thank you for taking care of him. So why did you hold on to him after? You had this all planned right?" Hilda roared at them.Still holding unto Hilda, Hilda felt a burst of pain coming from her hand. Flinging Carmen's hand away, Carmen screamed and staggered falling on the ground a few steps away.Walking over to Carmen who was on the ground, Daniel helped her up. Looking back at Hilda who was staring at them he lashed out. "Hilda, I know you might be hurt but that does not give you the right to push your sister down. What is done is done. I'm now engaged to her and that won't be changed. We are going to get married soon. Why don't you just accept it?"Smirking at him "Who said I don't want to accept it? Have you forgotten I blessed you yesterday? Ain't you the ones here. You can get married today for all I care. You guys disgust me."Looking at them who were being unreasonable and scolding her she yelled yet again "I don't want you guys appearing in front of me again. Scram! Now!"Carmen then pouted and siad. "Hilda, you can't talk to us like that. Even if we have done something wrong we are a family. Why would you talk to us like that?""We just came to explain things to you. Daniel and I really love each other. We didn't mean to hurt you but if we did we are sorry.""Really?" Since childhood Carmen took everything away be it toys, dress, food. Anything that belonged to Hilda was taken away by her. Her mother always told her, since Carmen is your younger sister, it doesn't matter. But now she has taken her boyfriend too."Hah... You disgust me. Since you like second hand things, you can keep him. I don't want him anymore."Hearing her words, Daniel's eyes darkened. Raising his hand to slap her, someone grabbed his hand in mid air.Looking back, he noticed it was Carmen.Pouting and looking at him pitifully she shook her head. "Don't do it Danny. She is my elder sister. She is aggrieved. It is my fault so if you want to slap someone then it should be me. Please don't blame her it is my fault for loving you."Looking at Carmen who looked pitiful, Daniel couldn't bring himself to hit Hilda and then he slowly placed his hand down.Looking at Hilda, he was at a loss of words. "You why..."Carmen looked at Hilda and said helplessly. "Sis, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you but you know Daniel and I really love each other. Why don't you just let it go."Listening to what Carmen was saying Hilda snorted. "I've already blessed you so I don't care about him anymore. As you can see I just came back from town and I'm really tired I want to rest you can leave now." "But sis, we came to check on you we were really worried.""Enough Carmen. I don't want to see any of you."Looking at Hilda in confusion Daniel asked. "Can't we just break up peacefully? Do you have to leave such a bad impression?"Feeling a tinge of pain in her heart Hilda teared up. Looking at the man who she had loved for the past four years, she wasn't expecting him to say that.Trying her best to hold back her tears she glar
At the hospital.Getting out of the car, Nathan decided to carry her again. Sensing what he wanted to do, Hilda backed away saying, "I can walk don't worry." Shaking his head, he watched as she limped into the hospital.In the hospital, Hilda was taken into a ward to be taken care of. Taking this chance, Stanley moved over to Nathan and said. "Sir, about the meeting with the clients from America, they are already waiting for you."With a cold glare he said coldly with a deep meaning "You seem to be regressing Stanley." Ignoring him, he walked into the ward. Noticing him, the doctors bowed respectfully and explained her condition to him."Mr. Nathan, it is nothing serious. She seemed to have sprained her ankle but she is going to be okay after some few days of treatment."Nodding his head, the doctors walked out.Looking at Hilda meaningfully, he said sarcastically. "You can't wait to be my woman so you throw yourself at my car to get my attention, no?"Angrily, Hilda snorted. "Me? Wh
Smiling Nathan said. "You are getting discharged." "Oh okay. Thank you.""My pleasure." Nathan replied looking at Hilda with a smile. Hilda frowned looking at the smile which seems to come with an irresistible charm. For some reasons, she doesn't like him behaving like this around her.Looking at her who was packing up to leave he stated. "I would be waiting for you downstairs."She hurriedly rejected him saying. "I don't want to trouble you Mr. Nathan so I will hail a ride back myself.""You seem to dislike me Miss Adams. Is it that you got a thing for me?" Nathan arched his eyebrow.Feeling annoyed with his way of thinking. "Don't take this the wrong way Mr. Nathan. I just think we should maintain some distance since we are not related. You seem to be very busy, so I won't be bothering you. Good day."Hilda was about to move out of the ward when Nathan grabbed her hand.Nathan squinted, feeling delighted when he saw her blush from anger. "I'm not busy. I would send you back. Beside
Shaking her head, she thought there must be something wrong with him. "What kind of woman was I? Huh? The kind that was meek and docile. The submissive and kind woman who listens to all your orders? The one who calls you 'master' and follows you around like a dog following it's master? You sent me away to further my education since you said my skills would be needed by the company. It was all a plan right? A scheme for you to hook up with my sister when I was away. What happened to us facing trials and tribulations together? Carmen took care of you when I was away so that's fine for you to hook up with her hah."Daniel chipped in. "Do you know what you are saying? How can you think about your sister and I like that? Carmen and I love each other. We fell in love with eac...""That's enough Daniel. I get it. You and Carmen are in love. Just don't keep on saying it. I understand. I won't want to completely crush and ruin the last bit of good impression left if I were you. You disgust me.
Running out, she run as far as she can with her tears still streaming down her face. Arriving at a desolated corner, she sat on the floor with her head in between her knees as she cried.Nathan was driving by him self after a hard day's work when he spotted a tiny little figure sitting on the ground with head buried in her knees. Taking a look, he looked away indifferently as he didn't care. Buh a moment later he felt the person looked familiar. Stepping on the brakes, he stopped the car at the opposite side of the street. Getting out he walked to the other side. Looking at her with head buried between her knees, He felt an inexplicable sadness within him. "Miss Hilda, are you okay?"Raising her head to look at him who was staring at her with a caring gaze, Hilda couldn't help but cry again. Getting up, she hugged him and cried desperately."Looking at her who was hugging him and crying as if she lost everything, he felt his heart tighten. Patting her back, he said to her. "Don't wor
Looking at the details, he frowned. Pushing it aside, he busied himself with work.Nathan finally packed up his work when it was past midnight. He stood on the balcony gazing at the sky. It was deep into the night and his residence was engulfed by complete darkness. His sharp bright eyes looked brighter than usual under the night sky.He passed by the master's bedroom and entered. Hilda was still sleeping peacefully but he decided to watch over her lest her fever became serious overnight.As he stood by the bedside gazing down on Hilda, He noticed her initial scarlet face had now returned to normal. She was looking exquisite.Nathan could tell at first glance that Hilda was a real beauty but he didn't expect her to look this good.With a smile, he pulled the blanket over her with his slender fingers. She looked rather unruly when she slept as her usual demeanor was different. It was too warm for her as she gave the blanket a kick when she felt it revealing her bare shoulders.At that
Pulling a chair out, Hilda remained standing for a long time.Nathan retracted his gaze and his lips curled into a faint smile. "Family? I don't have one yet."Hilda's heart beat uncontrollably as she wondered if she had said something she shouldn't have. Feeling at a loss, she finally sat down.Nathan smiled and brought a pot of porridge from the kitchen. "Miss Hilda, it couldn't be helped last night as I had to lower your body temperature. The doctor said you might have a fever again today but since you are all fine you should take something really light."Hilda looked at him in surprise. He looked different from the usual cold demeanor he usually had. Nathan wasn't in suit today. He merely wore a set of grey colored casual clothes but he still looked really good. And the most surprising was his homely demeanor. He could even cook. "It smells good." Hilda said as she took a whiff.Nathan smiled and filled her bowl with some porridge. "Then give it a try. I only started making it ea
Hilda thought for while before speaking. "My relationship with the Adams family is very complicated. You already know it. I do not have access to any of my family's share nor a place in the family business. You are aware of that right? And I'm already gonna be given off on a marriage alliance with another family so once they find out..."Nathan nodded. "Only a worthless man would depend on his woman like this for family alliance. And you don't have to worry about these. I will take care of it once we get married. Don't you trust me?" Hilda laughed. "Okay."Nathan raised his tone slightly and asked in confusion. "I was thinking you would be talking more about matters relating to your personal benefits?""Benefits?" Hilda felt uncomfortable for some reasons. She didn't want their marriage to involve such things. "There is no need to talk about those. I trust you."Nathan curled his lips. "Since you have no more questions, when do you want to get married?" Hilda felt complicated. She h