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?"

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

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

finally knocked. "Nicholas, can I come in? Your secretary brought your clothes." "Come in." Nicholas'

Back then, whenever I went to find him,

simple, warm moments. No amount of nostalgia could

soon as I looked up,

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

pervert! Why aren't you wearing

sat on the edge of the bed, naked. His head lowered as he focused on his phone. His lower body was draped in

breaths, exuding raw masculinity. But the contrast between him and the delicate bedding was jarring. It wasn't sexually attractive

a trace of admiration in my eyes, which made his brow furrow slightly.

had grown accustomed to being admired. But now, all he saw in my

something." Nicholas' voice was indifferent, but he

view, leading up to a body clad only in gray boxer