CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Natalie waited with Shane outside the emergency room.

Shane paced up and down, often glancing impatiently at the red light above the entrance to the emergency room. He'd pressed his lips together so tightly that they were barely a thin line.

“Don't worry, Ms. Graham will be fine,” Natalie consoled Shane. Sensing his inner turmoil, Natalie pressed her hand against his and forced a smile onto her face.

Shane turned towards her, an unfathomable look in his dark eyes. He remained silent.

Natalie's smile faltered slightly.

What's Shane thinking? Doesn't he believe me? Or is he blaming me for causing Jacqueline's mishap?

Natalie bit her lip and released Shane's hand. She walked off to the side, keeping a distance from him. Then she said dispassionately, “Mr. Shane, our relationship caused such a tremendous shock to Ms. Graham that she fainted. Perhaps it would be better for us to break it off.”

“What are you saying?” Shane asked wildly. He whirled around, looking menacingly at her.

Is she saying that she wants to break up with me?

Natalie found herself flinching in the face of Shane's fury.

up her courage, Natalie said bravely, “I meant that we should break things off between us. You may not have romantic feelings towards Ms. Graham, but she does towards

a good talk with Jacqueline when she comes to. But I don't want to hear you mention us breaking up ever again!”

She merely gaped at him,

clutching a set of documents. “What happened? Why was Jacqueline suddenly sent to the emergency room?” he asked

out yet?” Shane demanded, casting a glance at the

rather peevishly. “It's out.

another word, Jackson stormed into the

documents to Natalie, who opened

reading its contents, Natalie's

“What's wrong?” Shane asked.

spoke. “Jasmine is

Susan's children

chosen another man's daughter over his own flesh and blood. Is this retribution?

jammed both hands into his pockets. “If Harrison knew about this, he'd surely devise all ways

me?” Natalie said, placing the profiling documents aside. “Things might be different for Jared, though.

Shane scoffed, raising

We all know that the Smith family has fallen, and there's nothing left worth inheriting. Harrison, however, is of a different mind.