His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

“Why did you order in the first place?”

“The worst scenario would be for us to split and run.”

out for dinner and end up having a

How could Elvis Grayson, the president of the famous Grayson Group, take his dine–and–dash? It would make the headline of the local news if he did it. The thought amused Nola.

It was getting chilly. Nola couldn’t help but sneezed, and Elvis took her hands, only to find them ice–cold.

Nola blushed when her tiny hands were held tight by Elvis. They were married, but it was complicated. They couldn’t be too close.

She knew she needed to keep her distance from Elvis for now.

So Nola tried to pull back her hands, which upset Elvis a little. He wrinkled and said. “Didn’t I tell you to wear more clothes? It’s getting cold these days.”

“I did wear more clothes.” Nola pointed at her overcoat.

It was only a thin coat. Elvis hastened her into the car without overthinking it. He had never seen Nola wearing anything thick, but he thought, like most women, Nola must prefer fashion to comfort.

Now came to think of it, Nola brought nothing but a small suitcase to his place, which was strange. The women Elvis knew all owned a lot of clothes. Took his assistant as an example. She could have a different outfit every day within a month.

the Breeze Garden silently. Nola sensed the changing atmosphere. He was in a good mood just now. She wondered if it was something she said that upset him.

finest clothes she owned. It cost Nola almost fifty

cheap coat for Elvis, but it was

and

get a hot bath. After Nola got herself downstairs to the living room, Elvis was gone.

ginger tea he told me

ginger tea for her. It had been years since anyone cared about Nola like this. People found Elvis disagreeable and quirky, but Nola thought he was kind and considerate, at least

cold and arrogant

was unemployed at the moment. She knew she would have to leave the Apex Group sooner or later if she wanted to pursue her dream. And she couldn’t allow

laptop, which she bought by working part–time while studying interior design back

could learn and get better at what she did. It would be

late

He noticed the light in the living room was on

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designer. Why didn’t

the soft light of the living room. Elvis strode toward Nola to pick her up.

information on her laptop. Elvis was confused for a moment. Then, he closed the computer and picked up Nola, who, still asleep, only moved a little

eyes softened unconsciously. He carefully carried Nola to

but her lips looked soft and tempting. Elvis couldn’t help but kiss her; the sweet fragrance made

Elvis felt a little guilty. However, on second thought, Nola was

boosted his

well that night. She felt extremely comfortable sleeping in Elvis‘ arms. The latter, however, was vexed. He was a

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