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?"

to Beth, this girl was livelier and chattier, but Nicholas needed someone more composed.

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

can I come in? Your secretary brought

Coral Villa. Back then, whenever I went

warm moments. No amount of nostalgia could

soon as I looked up, I

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

aren't you wearing any

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

the contrast between him and the delicate bedding

even a trace of admiration in my eyes, which made his brow

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

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

leading up to a body clad only in gray boxer