Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0544

Nicholas' secretary had dropped by, leaving my hands full of his belongings. She wore an apologetic expression.

"Mrs. Hawk, it's late, and I need to hurry home. I won't go upstairs to hand these to Mr. Hawk myself. Could you take them up for me?

"Oh, there's also some medication for treating bruises and sprains in the bag. Thank you for helping out."

I'd seen this secretary before during my visits to Nicholas' office. She worked under Beth. I didn't bother correcting her form of address. It wasn't worth explaining to someone I hardly knew.

"Where's Ms. Gardner?" I asked.

"I'm not sure," she replied, frowning in confusion.

"It was so sudden. They said she was promoted, but there wasn't even a celebration. Everyone in the department knows-being by Mr. Hawk's side is the real 'promotion'. Don't you think so, Mrs. Hawk?"

Beth, this girl was livelier and chattier,

climbed the stairs slowly, stopping in front of my bedroom door. Normally, I could find this room

Your secretary brought your clothes." "Come in." Nicholas' response sank into my chest like a heavy

at Coral Villa. Back then, whenever

sharply, refusing to dwell on those simple, warm moments. No amount of nostalgia could

as I looked up, I

was so shocking. It felt like a bolt of lightning striking out

aren't you

bed, naked. His head lowered as he focused on his phone.

fell with his steady breaths, exuding raw masculinity. But the contrast between him and the delicate bedding was jarring. It wasn't

see even a trace of admiration in my eyes, which made his brow furrow slightly. In the past,

compliments, and Nicholas had grown accustomed to being admired. But now, all he saw in my gaze was disdain. What was that supposed to

something." Nicholas' voice was indifferent, but he swiftly threw

into view, leading up to a body clad