Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 357

“Does it still hurt anywhere, Zinnia?” Yannis asked softly.

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They were in the lounge of Yannis’s office. Zinnia’s face was pale, and her lips, usually full and rosy, were now completely drained of color.

Strands of sweat–dampened hair clung to her cheeks, and her round, dazed eyes glistened with unshed tears. She looked so vulnerable, it really tugged at Yannis’s heart.

“No, Yannis,” Zinnia murmured as she finally came to. She realized she must have fainted from the pain. With the painkillers working in her system, the pain had dulled and was much more bearable.

“Mr. Perkins, the meeting attendees are still waiting,” Toby called from outside, knocking on the door.

This meeting was important for the company’s AI robotics project. Three years in the making, it was at its most critical stage. Yannis needed to make decisions on key issues. That was the only reason he came to the office.

Zinnia spoke up, her voice weak. “Yannis, you should get back to work. I’ll be fine on my own. I’m feeling much better now. I just want to sleep.”

“Okay, Zinnia, try to get some rest. When you wake up and I finish my meeting, I’ll take you home. If you need anything, just call the staff, all right?” Yannis gently stroked her hair, his voice soft and calming.

Seeing the usually lively girl now so pale and weak in bed, he couldn’t deny the ache in his heart.

“Okay,” Zinnia responded, closing her eyes again.

With the calming effects of the medicine meant to help with her discomfort, Zinnia, already tired from a sleepless night and now further drained by the drug, could barely keep her eyes open. Yannis gently tucked her in and left.

Toby was still waiting outside. Yannis ordered, “Find a girl to look after Zinnia–pay double.”

Toby was surprised. He thought, ‘I never thought Yannis would go this far for Zinnia. Yannis almost never let anyone into his private space.

rushed back to his office when he heard Zinnia had

concern.

give Zinnia an IV while she was unconscious on the sofa. Yannis stopped Roderick, scooped her up, and carried her straight

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someone trustworthy to look after Zinnia. The secretaries, all admiring Zinnia’s beauty, eagerly wanted to

girl named Lila, and then followed Yannis to the meeting room. Only

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looked around the office, her eyes resting for a moment on the stack of papers on Yannis’s desk. After a short hesitation, she went into the lounge to watch

sure everything looked fine. Then she

the medicine kept her in a deep,

Zinnia, Lila pulled out a small bottle from her blazer and sprayed its contents directly onto Zinnia’s face, making sure she stayed deeply asleep

Zinnia’s face soon got soaked, and although she coughed and spluttered from the liquid, she showed no signs

blinds in Yannis’s office

Lila went straight to Yannis’s desk and

her belly, making her open her eyes slowly. Her blurry gaze drifted toward the office door, then focused on

pain for a moment. She looked around the room–Yannis was already gone.

over in her sleep with no sign

jumped into her throat as she quickly crouched

when she left did Zinnia open her eyes, her heart pounding. She reached for the phone by her pillow, her hands trembling as she fought with the fingerprint

when he saw Zinnia’s name on his phone. He looked at Yannis, who was focused on the meeting, then slipped out of the room

quiet corner

doctor and let him give me the antidote.” Zinnia’s voice was weak and broken, each word

finished speaking, she finally gave in to the drug’s hold,