CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Shane leaned back on the chair before explaining, “Do you remember you once told me that you're suspecting the one who kidnapped you and the one who set fire in the warehouse are the same people? Well, I've tried following this lead, and I found traces that Stanley might have something to do with this. Though it isn't much, he might know something, but he's hiding it from you.”

“What? No way!” uttered Natalie, her face turning grim.

Hearing her exclaim, Shane narrowed his eyes in discontent. “You don't believe me?”

“It's not like that,” Natalie quickly denied, shaking her head. “It's just a bit shocking.”

“I've already warned you that Stanley is no ordinary person,” uttered Shane before pursing his lips.

His statement left Natalie no room to refute because he did warn her about Stanley right at the beginning.

I was the one who chose not to believe him...

“I can't let this be. I'm going to ask him who's targeting me and why he's helping that person,” Natalie made her intent known as she rummaged her bag, trying to fish out her phone.

“It's futile.” Shane stopped her by holding her hand. “Even if you ask him, your questions will remain unanswered. If he really wanted to let you know, he would've already done so. But he didn't, and why do you think that is?”

opened her mouth, but no words came out. “Because

who kidnapped you and the one who set fire in the warehouse are the same people? Well, I've tried following this lead, and I found traces that Stanley might have something to do with this. Though it isn't

wouldn't protect that person that

eyes flickered in response.

what Natalie's speculating, there's another possible reason too, that Stanley had joined hands with that person, that's why he's protecting whoever that is.

and decided to change the topic. “That's enough. Let's not discuss this matter anymore. Shane,

the man as he

“I've noticed that you've given a ring to Natalie. From that, I'm assuming

in surprise, never expecting her mother to be this blunt. As her face turned a shade redder, she stole a

that Mom's

Shane was not mad. Instead, he seemed

turned to Natalie, “I'm fine with whenever.

“I...

frowned, evidently not pleased with her

was aware that her answer was not what he