CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Rather than giving her the cold shoulder, she would have preferred him yelling at her.

Compared to his outbursts, Shane's silence instilled greater fear into her heart. If he gets mad, it shows that he still cares about me. Has Shane decided to abandon me because he's disappointed? Is that why he's so quiet?

As she thought about it, Natalie hurriedly wore the ring on her finger again. Carefully, she tugged on Shane's sleeve to snag his attention. “Shane, I'm sorry! I wasn't in my right mind earlier. Please don't be angry. Look, I've worn the ring again. If you don't believe me, you can look at it yourself!”

Natalie extended her hand in front of his face as she spoke.

Finally, Shane cracked his eyes open. Seeing the ring back on her finger seemed to have melted the icy expression he wore.

“I won't forgive you the next time!” He grasped her hand and warned her.

“Alright!” Natalie nodded in earnest.

In her mind, she vowed to never act in such a reckless manner again. The sudden change in his attitude had terrified her immensely.

If I do it again, he might actually abandon me!

Shane placed her hand on his thigh and rubbed his thumb along the back of her hand with affection. There seemed to be something troubling that plagued his mind.

After half an hour, they pulled up at the office.

After bidding Shane farewell, Natalie clambered out of the car and made her way toward the main building.

afternoon? Were you unable to wake up because Mr. Shane was too rough with you last night?” Joyce

earth are you talking about?” Natalie retorted and rolled her

isn't the first time

Natalie's bright gaze

up.

hopes

of concern. Sensing Natalie's downcast mood, Joyce ceased her joking

her head. “I'm fine. Let's talk

sense Natalie's reluctance to talk about

handed over the materials she was holding. “These are some of the information regarding the event flow of the international competition. The Design Association sent them over, so you should look it through.

I've got it. Send my thanks to Mr. Homer.” Natalie reached out to take the

minute!” Joyce came to a screeching halt mid-sentence as she exclaimed loudly. Her eyes seemed to bulge from their sockets as

Natalie was startled by

middle finger. “I wasn't hallucinating! You have a ring on the middle finger of your left hand. The ring is only worn this way when a woman

A bright blush

mentally prepared for Natalie's answer, the

proposed! The two of you have been

with a bashful yet warm

to regain her composure. “Nat, have the two of

know.” Natalie shook her head. “He hasn't confirmed it

for both of you,” Joyce clasped Natalie's hands in hers and