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?"

sent her off. Compared to Beth, this girl was livelier and chattier, but Nicholas needed someone more composed. No wonder I'd seen him alone so often

climbed the stairs slowly, stopping in front of my bedroom door. Normally, I could find this room with my eyes closed. But knowing who was inside made

Your secretary brought your clothes." "Come in." Nicholas' response

at Coral Villa. Back then, whenever I went to find him, it

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

soon as I looked up,

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

Why aren't

he focused on his

his steady breaths, exuding raw masculinity. But the contrast

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

now, all he

was indifferent, but he swiftly

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