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.

Why are you here in the late afternoon? Were you unable to wake up because Mr. Shane was too rough

about?” Natalie retorted and rolled

jutted out her bottom lip. “I'm not fibbing! This isn't the first time you're late. Didn't you see my call? I wanted to ask about

Natalie's bright

wasn't late because she couldn't wake up. Rather, she thought that she

hopes had been

concern. Sensing Natalie's downcast mood, Joyce

her head. “I'm fine. Let's talk

reluctance to talk about

the international competition. The Design Association sent them over, so you should look it

Mr.

I've already... Wait a minute!” Joyce came to a screeching halt mid-sentence as she exclaimed loudly. Her

Natalie was startled by her sudden

of your left hand. The ring is only worn this way when a woman has been proposed to.

by Joyce's keen observation skills. A bright blush bloomed across her cheeks

been mentally prepared for Natalie's answer, the reality still

have been together for

ring with a bashful yet warm

of you decided on a wedding date? Are you planning to get engaged? Or

know.” Natalie shook her head. “He

wish nothing but happiness for both of you,” Joyce clasped Natalie's hands in hers