Chapter 40:

Like a thief caught in the act, Connor raised an eyebrow awkwardly before managing a smile. “What a coincidence.”

“Coincidence?” Marissa’s sharp stare met his. “Mr. Daniels, you’ve followed me all the way here and even observed me from the security room. You call that a coincidence?”

Domenic quickly came to his boss’s defense. “Miss Nash, Mr. Daniels was concerned you might get mistreated by the Nash family, so he wanted to check on you himself. Also, when he learned about your meeting with Derek here, he feared Derek might harass you, so he followed you.”

“Really?” Marissa asked. “Mr. Daniels, were you concerned about me being harassed, or were you worried I might hurt your nephew?”

“It was you I was concerned about,” Connor responded bluntly. However, he wasn’t worried that Derek might harass her; rather, he feared she might still harbor feelings for him. She had slipped into the Palace Hotel, evaded numerous Daniels family guards, and confronted Derek. Clearly, Derek was no match for her. Now that he had witnessed how she had tormented Derek, Connor couldn’t suppress a mischievous grin. Perhaps he could never become a good uncle to Derek

Marissa seemed both flattered and a bit embarrassed. “I seem to have frightened your nephew quite a bit. Will you hold it against me?”

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“No,” Connor replied

parents might stir

“I’ll handle that.”

you then, Mr. Daniels.

walk away. Connor quickly caught up. “Where are

to the Nash family’s

you returning

free room and meals. Living at your place would cost me ten thousand a day. I’m not about

he made things harder for himself? Upon reaching the parking lot, Marissa climbed onto her motorcycle and said to Connor, “Tell Marc to stop following me. It’s getting on my

guidance. Watching Marissa speed away, swift and graceful as a dragonfly skimming across water, Connor gave Marc a dismissive

cheeks flushed with

family’s house, the sun was dipping below the horizon. The Nash family had just finished their meal and were lounging on the sofas, talking. The topic was still centered on Ayla’s chance to become

pride and affection. “Ayla, the Nash family is

“There’s a medical conference coming up in Blebert. Dr. Riss will be there.

just seconds before, suddenly stiffened, her smile faltering. Unaware

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