The more Nina listened, the more absurd it seemed. "You're overthinking it. I'm just telling the truth."

"Do you dare to say you don't like Mr. York?" Linda looked into her eyes and asked.

Since Nina was speaking the truth, she hesitated on this one.

"Your silence means consent."

As a woman, her intuition was spot-on, and she did indeed have feelings for Nash. If after all these years Nash hadn't returned her affections, it meant there was no romantic future for them. Yet, Nina also made sure no other women dared to fancy Mr. York. It explained the scarcity of rumors surrounding him; she must have meddled.

"Nina, we can compete fairly. If I lose, then I'll accept it," Linda said earnestly. "If Mr. York doesn't like me, then I'll back off and stop bothering him."

Nina found it laughable. "Do you really think I see you as a rival?"

Linda understood. "I know you've been by Mr. York's side for many years. He has feelings for you, but not romantic ones. It's the affection between a superior and a subordinate. I can understand your position, and I hope you can understand mine."

All of Linda's words couldn't hurt Nina, but when she mentioned how Nash treated her only as a subordinate over the years, it cut deep.

not to overstep boundaries. She wasn't someone who could be easily swayed by mere

as Taylor had said, Nash would take a few extra

reveal her inner turmoil. She spoke coldly,

е

affection, that's

but it's irrelevant to me. I've never sought to drive a wedge between

Feeling even more anxious, Linda had intended

this one

But it seemed like it wasn't going to work out. Turning Back with a sense of disappointment, she was about to leave when she suddenly saw

was a car she recognized

he was back! Without hesitation,

The receptionist, seeing her running so fast, hurriedly called

the commotion, Nina didn't know what Linda was up to. She glanced over and saw her running

sight stunned

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