CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“Okay, but wouldn't that mean you'd be going alone? What if Dr. Baker were to mean you harm?”

Although Jacqueline took her own life, there's no telling whether Jackson would vent his anger on him.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, Shane responded with a snort. “Relax. He's not beating anyone up with that scrawny frame of his.”

Not that he was acting in bravado, but the fact that Jackson was almost half a head shorter and much slighter of build compared to him meant the man was not going to be a threat to him.

Besides, he was more than capable of handling his own in a fight. Therefore, Jackson would most assuredly not be a match for him.

Hearing that from Shane reminded Natalie that he did know a move or two. Hence, she could not suppress a smile. “In that case, go quickly. I'll be at home, waiting.”

“Got it.” Shane nodded. He then pulled her in for a peck on the lips before he made his way out of the room.

after, Mrs. Wilson walked in with a glass of milk

worried that he'll do something stupid,” replied Natalie as she received the milk from

too surprising, considering that Dr. Baker is the only friend Mr. Shane

one?” Natalie's brow perked up. “Doesn't Shane

much to pique

she did not expect Jackson to be the latter's only

of life, one was bound to have more than a few that one may consider a friend. Even though

the while for Shane though, there was only

the one and only. Apart from Dr. Baker, Mr. Shane did not associate himself with others. Mr. Shane matured quickly for his age. Coupled with his own aloof personality and desire to excel in his grades, he did not much fancy the company of the other gents and ladies of his age within his social circles. Conversely, it was they who were very keen

little shy as well. Most importantly, he was simply too outstanding. The parents of his peers liked to compare their own children to him, so as time went on, those

kids might gravitate to Shane in the beginning, they would only grow to

and ladies started to gang up on him. In the end, Mr. Shane sorted them out. They dared not even come near him after all that, and would just scurry off like vermin in the presence of a cat whenever they saw him. Mr. Shane also mentioned that he felt like he was surrounded by unevolved simians whenever he was in their company.” Mrs. Wilson guffawed with