CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“So you're not going to do it?” Harrison exhaled a puff of smoke.

“That's right, I'm not!” Natalie shut her eyes, forcing the anger back inwards. All that was left was deep disappointment in her voice. “I need to know, Harrison. Do you even see me as your daughter?”

Harrison's age-riddled face twitched. “Of course, I do, but there's a difference between close and estranged daughters. I know you probably hate me, and I know that you'll never listen to what I tell you to do. So I can only sacrifice you in order to protect Jas.”

Hearing this, Natalie snorted ironically.

Harrison frowned. His voice deepened upsettingly, “Don't blame me. But for the sake of us being father and daughter, I'll give you another chance to think carefully about your answer. I'll call you later tonight to ask you again.”

He hung up after saying that.

A fit of fiery anger consumed Natalie as she threw her phone onto the bed. It took a while before she could calm down.

When she did, the doorbell rang.

Natalie sucked in a deep breath and patted her face, recomposing herself. Then, she climbed out of bed and headed for the door.

Shane stood outside with his head slightly lowered to look at her. Seeing her red and swollen eyes, he knew.

must've found out about what's happening

I come in?” Shane asked, a soft tone slipped from his thin

stepped aside sluggishly

the threshold, following her

curved upwards. He sat down and asked, “How are you planning to deal with the hateful

a cup of water. “I

me handle it.” Shane reached over to

astounded her, making her eyes widen.

This is my problem.

does he want to

felt like Shane had immediately read her mind. He drank a sip of water, then placed the cup down calmly. “The whole thing concerns me too. Harrison mentioned my name while he tainted your reputation. He used me to achieve his goal of ruining you. There's absolutely no way that I'll allow him to use

that's true.” Natalie

rumors with the

on Shane to be dragged into such a scandal. Now, it's clear as day that Shane is not only unwilling, but he's also

Harrison wanted to ruin you, I figured it has something to do with Jasmine and her mother.”

But he knew I wouldn't agree, so he