The car pulled up, but I couldn't open the door.Pete lowered the window and teased, "What kind of clumsy little fool are you? Put some strength into it!"I struggled with the oversized SUV he had somehow acquired, pulling at the door with all my might but to no avail.It was as though the man who h
Pete was already in his 30s. No matter how happy he felt, he could calm down within seconds.He set me down but didn't immediately let go of me. He leaned down, intending to place a kiss on my forehead."Pete Shelman," I called his name.Upon hearing his name, his movement froze, replaced by deep af
Nicholas's sudden appearance shattered the delicate hint of romance that had formed between Pete and me.Once the moment dissolved in the air, it was impossible to restore. Some topics were no longer suitable for a second discussion.He dropped me off at the Jones residence. He hesitated for a momen
I wanted to ask Nicholas why he was here, but my throat felt dry and sore, almost on the verge of burning.Nicholas didn't seem to be in a hurry to speak either. He lowered his eyes and lit a cigarette.Since his recovery, the black suit and pants had become his signature look. Had Claudia stopped d
"Is that so? If you're having trouble, Mr. Hawk, feel free to have a chat with my assistant. Given our past, I won't just ignore you."I understood Nicholas's sarcastic tone perfectly. I lowered my voice and added, "Even if it's a 30-year case, I'm confident I can handle it."He chuckled coldly and
Ridiculous. It was absolutely ridiculous. I had been outplayed by Nicholas, someone I once trusted deeply.In the study of Coral Villa, it was the second time Nicholas helped me reclaim the company. Back then, he asked, "Aren't you going to read through it before signing?"I shook my head. I thought
Seeing Nicholas act so nonchalantly almost made me lose my composure. It felt like an invisible force was pressing down on me. If I stayed with him for even one more minute, the facade I was desperately holding up would crumble completely.I forced myself to shake my head and said as calmly as poss
The car moved smoothly along the road, and neither Nicholas nor I had any intention of speaking. It wasn't until the car came to a stop at a red light that the cold expression on Nicholas's face softened slightly. A little girl broke free from her mother's hand and skipped across the street."Is yo