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?"

livelier and chattier, but Nicholas needed someone more composed. No

could

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

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

my head sharply, refusing to dwell on those simple, warm moments. No amount

soon as I looked

bolt of lightning striking out of a clear

aren't

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

chest rose and fell with his steady breaths, exuding raw masculinity. But the contrast between

brow furrow slightly. In the past, I didn't

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

indifferent, but he swiftly

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