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?"

girl was livelier and chattier, but Nicholas needed someone more composed. No wonder I'd seen him alone

of my bedroom door. Normally, I could find this room

can I come in? Your secretary brought your clothes." "Come in." Nicholas' response sank into my chest like

to spend hours in the study at Coral Villa. Back then, whenever

shook my head sharply, refusing to dwell on those simple, warm moments. No amount of nostalgia could outweigh the pain

As soon as I looked up, I

of lightning striking out of a clear blue sky, leaving

Why aren't you wearing

the edge of the bed, naked. His head lowered as he focused on his

fell with his steady breaths, exuding raw masculinity. But the contrast between him and the delicate

made his brow furrow slightly. In the

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

voice was indifferent, but he swiftly threw off

came into view, leading up to a body clad only in