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?"

shook my head and sent her off. Compared to Beth, this girl was livelier and chattier, but Nicholas needed someone more composed. No wonder

front of my bedroom door. Normally, I could find this room with my eyes closed. But knowing who was inside made

minute before I finally knocked. "Nicholas, can I come in? Your secretary brought your clothes." "Come in." Nicholas' response sank into

the study at Coral Villa. Back then, whenever I went to find him, it was the same short

to dwell on those simple, warm moments. No amount of nostalgia could outweigh the pain

soon as I looked up, I

so shocking. It felt like a bolt of lightning striking out of a clear blue sky, leaving

Why aren't

His head lowered as he focused on his phone. His lower body was draped in my soft, pale

masculinity. But the contrast between him and the delicate bedding was jarring.

my eyes, which made his brow furrow slightly. In

to being admired. But now, all he saw in my gaze was disdain.

voice was indifferent, but

long, muscular legs came into view, leading up to a body clad only in gray boxer