The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 168

"Who doesn't know Miss Lena just teamed up with NY? Relax, Mr. Green said he'd sort it out for you." Nancy sat on the couch, appearing completely unfazed. She was just about to speak when Judson approached with a plate of freshly washed strawberries. "Nancy, have some fruit," he offered.

"Hold on a sec." Nancy glanced at Judson before turning back to the phone. "Mr. Neil, does Mr. Green know me? It seems like he's stood up for me more than once."

Neil sounded a bit caught off guard. "Uh, not really... I mean..."

Judson's expression remained calm, but there was a subtle shift in his gaze. Silently, he peeled an orange and handed it to Nancy.

The atmosphere suddenly felt a bit tense.

Nancy took the orange but didn't eat it right away. Instead, she said seriously, "I've heard about Mr. Green's way of handling things. He's not exactly known for being so... benevolent."

"No, he really is benevolent!" Neil, aware that Judson was right there with Nancy, quickly defended. "Miss Lena, you must be mistaken about Mr. Green. He has a soft spot for talented individuals, and Miss Lena, you are definitely one of them."

It's getting late, I won't interrupt your time with

Neil hastily

a lingering sense

the industry wasn't exactly on the

she

Judson leaning against her, eyes wide and cheeks puffed in mock annoyance. "Nancy, I'm your

and couldn't resist teasing him,

and he spun around, back facing Nancy. "I'm mad

but his body

tossed an apple to Judson. "Peel this for me, will

be upset, he picked up the peeler and started diligently peeling the apple. Just as he was about to playfully nick himself to make Nancy worry, she casually remarked, "If you get cut and make me worry, you can sleep on the floor tonight.

hotel didn't have a presidential suite, just

the apple carefully. "Nancy, don't worry I'll

certainly wasn't planning on settling for the couch either.