CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

He had always known that she wouldn't say yes to his proposal, so he didn't mind waiting for her to get used to him.

Natalie flashed him a heartwarming smile. “Thank you, Mr. Shane.”

“You don't have to thank me. You look like you're still in pain, so you should get a bit more sleep. I've had Joyce call in sick for you, so don't you worry about a thing,” Shane said while pointing at her handbag on the coffee table.

Natalie froze. “Wait... Does that mean... Joyce knows about us?”

“I didn't tell her anything, but I think she guessed it,” Shane said casually.

He had called Joyce using Natalie's phone the first thing in the morning, so it was only natural that she would jump to conclusions.

Natalie buried her face in her hands.

I'm done for... Joyce is a blabbermouth, so I'm pretty sure Mom's going to find out about me spending the night with Shane soon...

Natalie back to his room, and she

living room after tucking her in,

“Good morning, Mr. Shane.”

“Come on in.”

and followed him to his study before saying, “The Smith family is done for, Mr.

declaring bankruptcy doesn't mean he's actually poor. Harrison owns a ton of properties and antiques that are worth quite a fortune,” Shane said with

money won't last him very long if

ordered, “Which is why he will definitely try to rebuild Smith Group. I want you to keep a close eye on him and shut him down the minute

replied, despite feeling a little

sending Jasmine to seduce Mr. Shane, all for the sake of gaining the Thompson family's support to ensure the smooth sailing of the Smith family business... However, his plan backfired, and he lost everything as a result... Jeez, did he really think he was able to outsmart Mr. Shane? Even if Jasmine did somehow get back together with Mr. Shane, he still wouldn't lend the Smith family a helping hand! After all, he would've done so five years ago

asked while leaning back with his fingers

hospitalized due

eyebrow at him and motioned for him to go