CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“I have a very important meeting at work today,” Shane interrupted. “I cannot afford to be late. Jacqueline will have Jackson and the nurses help her. Don't worry.” The last sentence was directed toward Natalie.

Jacqueline was unhappy with the sudden turn of events but did not attempt to convince Shane to stay.

It would be asking for trouble if she had insisted that he stayed despite his announcement of having a meeting to attend.

“I understand.” Jacqueline forced a smile. “Safe trip, both of you.”

Shane and Natalie made their way out of the ward and departed.

As they walked along the corridor, Natalie caught sight of the dark circles beneath Shane's eyes and felt a twinge of pain in her heart. “Did you get any rest last night?”

“I did not sleep a wink.” Shane rubbed his eyes wearily.

“Why not?” Natalie frowned.

“I've been going through some documents,” Shane answered as he lowered his hand.

“Was that what you were doing all night?” Natalie pouted.

Shane nodded without comment.

of Shane's hand when he fished them out of his pocket. “You shouldn't drive if you hadn't slept all night. You're

the way

her, with the thermal

was parked at the hospital, she made a mental note to arrange for someone to bring it to the office for her later that

the passenger seat. “Mrs. Wilson had made you something in the thermal food jar. You haven't had your

had not eaten since the night before and was feeling ravenous. At her suggestion, he dug

time to eat, Natalie deliberately drove slower than she normally would. The journey to Thompson Group which would

here,” Natalie announced as the car slowed to

and was wiping his lips with a

like to head up with me?” He asked suddenly as he was exiting the

reject but it had occurred to her that she had not been here in a long time. In the past when she was employed under the design department of Thompson Group, she had befriended some colleagues and wished

Natalie nodded with

see how they're

private elevator from the parking lot all the way up to the

CEO's office. He was just about to greet Shane as he

“Madam, you're here today!”

smiled. “Good morning, Mr.