CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Snapping back to her senses, Natalie suffered a fright when the first thing that greeted her was Jacqueline's magnified face. She shuddered for a moment. It was only after a few seconds had passed did she manage to school her expression and reply with a forced smile, “Nothing.”

“Okay, it's alright if you're not willing to tell me, Ms. Smith. Anyway, it's late, so I should be going back. Otherwise, I'll be scolded later if Jackie doesn't see me when he does his rounds.” Jacqueline chuckled wryly as she stood up while supporting herself on the edge of the bed.

At this, Natalie got to her feet as well. “I'll see you out.”

Jacqueline didn't decline, so Natalie saw her to the door.

With a hand propped against the wall, Jacqueline slowly ambled forward.

Jacqueline had just taken a few steps when something suddenly occurred to Natalie, and she called out to her, “Ms. Graham.”

Upon hearing her name, Jacqueline looked over her shoulder at Natalie. “Is there anything else, Ms. Smith?”

Natalie's nails dug into her palms. “Well, it's about the conversation we had yesterday on Mr. Shane's cell phone. I...”

“I know what you want to say.” Jacqueline cut her off with a smile. “Shane has already explained things to me, so don't worry. I've already forgotten about it.”

that, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief, her

the smile on Jacqueline's face vanished, and her voice turned sharp. “However, Ms. Smith, it's important that you know your place. Since you're aware of the situation between Shane and me, you should keep your distance from him. Although

jealousy flares,

moment. Then, her lips parted, and she hastily explained, “You've misunderstood, Ms.

interact with him. Is this not true?” Jacqueline stared at her as though she wanted to discern

intent gaze, a lump lodged in Natalie's

the blue, words eluded her because she couldn't deny that she was indeed rather close to Shane recently. While we merely

think that I'm speaking the truth, please do as I said earlier so that you won't have any regrets in

front and continued ambling toward

with pursed lips and a grim expression on her

Or was it a warning?

she lowered her eyes, knowing full well that she should indeed put some distance between her and

in doing so because I always failed after standing my ground for a while. Hence, I must do it this time! I can't allow the situation to persist, for Jasmine is already more than enough for me to

long sigh, Natalie closed the hospital room door and went back into