Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

It was already getting late, but Nathan was still in good spirits, thanks to his afternoon nap.

Finishing eating, Zinnia stood up and said, “Nathan, Fiona, I’m heading upstairs now.”

Nathan nodded. “Alright.”

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Zinnia scampered upstairs, but instead of heading to her room, she slipped straight into the home lab.

Though she’d promised Nathan not to overwork herself these days, Zinnia just couldn’t resist the urge to sneak into the home lab.

Since Giselle said this prescription works, I have to study it inside out,‘ Zinnia thought.

Fiona watched Zinnia’s retreating figure and frowned. “Zinnia seems so preoccupied these days. She didn’t even ask about fireworks this year.”

In previous years around this time, Zinnia would have been begging them to set off fireworks with her. She’d never have gone back to her room so early. Instead, she’d insist they stay up and play with her a little longer.

Due to Zinnia’s delicate health, Nathan never allowed her to stay up late, except during the Christmas holiday, when he’d make an exception.

“She’s growing up now and has her own little secrets,” Nathan said, his voice warm.

“Nathan, there’s an urgent matter at the company. I have to leave tonight,” Fiona said, her eyes shimmering with anticipation as she looked at him.

She added, “It’s a major project overseas. If I take it, I might not be back for three years. If you want me to stay…”

Fiona looked at Nathan, her eyes betraying a rare flicker of emotion. Her hands on her knees tightened involuntarily. If she succeeded in this overseas project, she could be promoted straight to headquarters.

But deep down, Fiona longed for Nathan to say something. With just one word from him, she’d come back in a heartbeat

‘We’ve known each other for over a decade, she

eyes were gentle. “Safe travels, and all the

down. Forcing a smile,

furrowed slightly. “I’ll bring Zinnia along to see you off,”

bother Zee. Just tell her I’m leaving tomorrow, or she won’t sleep tonight.” Now that

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the eye and spread her arms. “Nathan, I’m about to leave, and it might be years before we see each other again. We’ve

for a few moments. Fiona thought he was going to

stood up, and he

Zee take care,” she whispered. She

the door. She’d

midnight. It was at 10 p.m. Coincidentally, she and Nathan had first met at

tried her best, but some things just weren’t meant to be.

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upstairs with a mug of

least bit surprised to see the light spilling from the door of the home lab. He pushed

didn’t see Zinnia at first. A sliver of light spilled from the herb storage area. As Nathan approached, he saw

the herbs under her breath as she searched through the

and gave a sheepish grin, hastily hiding the herbs behind her back. “Nathan, here you are. I just came in

on that prescription?” Nathan said, instantly recognizing the formula just from

hiding and

to test this formula first. These herbs are all pretty common. Some are even downright ordinary. A few are

before,” Zinnia murmured, puzzled. “Is Florivive really that miraculous? Even

was how the other ingredients were so ordinary, yet the combination itself was something Zinnia and the