CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“All right.” Shane could see the concern in Natalie's eyes. That seemed to help take a bit of his edge off as he nodded in assent.

He understood that she was worried about him just as he was about her a moment ago.

More than a devoted husband and wife pair, they were also the balm for each other's soul.

“Let's go.” Shane straightened out his coat. He then took Natalie by the hand as they walked out of the office.

When they arrived at the Wangton's an hour later, the host was there to receive them at his own doorstep with an extended hand and an effusive smile. “Welcome. Welcome, Mr. Shane and Mrs. Thompson. You honor us with your presence.”

“You're too kind.” Shane reached out and shook the man's hand while Natalie, who had her own hands around Shane's arm, smiled and nodded at Rhys in acknowledgment.

“Please, come this way.” After the exchange of formalities, Rhys gestured cordially to invite his guests into his home.

With an affirmative nod, Shane then led Natalie inside.

The Wangtons were a family of illustrious academics, and their pedigree was reflected in their rustic, dual-courtyard residence which was distinctive in its own way.

Natalie had already drawn numerous inspirations for gown designs from the sights and sounds she came across and looked forward to sketching them out later after she got back in.

asked, “May I

answer and merely retrieved a photograph

girl?” Rhys looked inquisitively at the photograph he

though freshly printed, the image of the

was not taken on location, but

while before he nodded.

whispered Natalie as she

themselves. “The chairman, Kenneth

Jacqueline was the little girl

positively certain that this

and so I've seen his daughter many times before. This must be that lass Jacqueline; I'm sure of it. I also recognize the clothes she's wearing in this photograph

you Mr. Wangton,” said Shane

your interest in this,

came by to find out more,” Shane replied

“Do you suspect

looked away, but his silence said