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.

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

as Taylor had said, Nash would take a few extra glances at such

her thoughts, Nina kept her hands in her pockets, unwilling to reveal her inner turmoil. She

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that's

but it's irrelevant to me. I've never

Nina, she remained unmoved. Feeling even more anxious, Linda

only had this one

to seize it. But it seemed like it wasn't going to work out. Turning Back with a sense of disappointment, she was

car she recognized seemingly belonging

was ecstatic; he was back! Without

The receptionist, seeing her running so

know what Linda was up to. She glanced over

sight stunned

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