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.”

she immediately breathed a sigh of relief, her nerves easing

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

say what I might do to you if my jealousy flares, Ms. Smith. Thus, Ms. Smith, I hope you won't approach him again in the future.

she hastily explained, “You've misunderstood,

this not true?” Jacqueline stared at her as though

her intent gaze, a lump lodged in Natalie's

words eluded her because she couldn't deny that she was indeed rather close to Shane recently. While we merely met by coincidence every single time, our interaction inevitably

“Ms. Smith, since you think that I'm speaking the truth, please

that, she turned back to the front and continued ambling toward the elevator while supporting herself against

Natalie stared at her back with pursed lips and a grim

it a warning? Or maybe...

knowing full well that she should indeed put some distance between her and Shane regardless of

the past, yet never once succeeded 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

hospital room door and went back