CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

When she saw who was calling, a complicated mix of emotions appeared on her face.

Shane managed to sneak a peek at the caller ID, too. His eyes narrowed dangerously when he realized who it was. All of a sudden, he had the urge to snatch Natalie’s phone away from her and reject the call on her behalf.

Before he could do that, however, Natalie had picked up the call. “Hey, Stanley. Are you awake now?”

Shane stared icily at her phone, trying to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Natalie sensed his curious gaze. However, she didn’t particularly care—he could listen in if he really wanted to.

“I just woke up, but I didn’t see you around. The caretaker told me you went back home.” On the other end of the line, Stanley was lying on the hospital bed, his face pale and pallid with illness.

Natalie admitted it. “I left yesterday night, and my plane only arrived this morning.”

Stanley coughed twice. His gaze darkening a little, he asked, “Did you leave because of me?”

Natalie pursed her lips. “Not entirely. I had to come back for an important meeting.”

“I’m sorry, Nat. I must have scared you, didn’t I? I was drunk then! I didn’t know what I was doing! I only realized how oafishly I must have behaved in front of you when I woke up. I’m really sorry, Nat. Please forgive me!” Stanley pleaded over the phone.

eyes. Instead, the expression in his eyes turned even

Natalie didn’t see that. She immediately believed his apology, and the uneasy feeling she had been harboring towards him disappeared. Even the smile on

pressed his lips into a thin

he couldn’t hear what Stanley was saying, he could develop a hunch about the content based on Natalie’s

other end of the line, Stanley said joyfully, “Do you really mean that? Thank

In the future, however, you

steely glint flashing in his eyes. “I will never drink so much and try to do those awful things to you again. But Nat, I was serious about my confession. I’ve liked you for five years. I fell in

over the phone. Her heart skipped a

her face made Shane feel a little perturbed. He couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows

did she look so

don’t say that anymore.” Natalie clamped a hand over the speakers of her cell phone and spoke even more quietly. “You

speaking as softly as she could, Shane heard

have any intentions towards you. All I wanted to do was to confess to you while I’m in the right state of mind. After all, I’ve liked you for five years. If I don’t let you know, I’ll never be able to forgive myself.” Stanley bowed his head

her lip. “I’m really

the one saying sorry to you. My feelings towards you have only caused you trouble. Don’t worry. Since you’ve already rejected me, I won’t try my luck with you ever again. Why don’t

of gentleness on his face at all. Instead, his expression was