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?"

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

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

a full minute before I finally knocked. "Nicholas, can I come in? Your secretary

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

dwell on those simple, warm moments. No amount

As soon as I looked up, I

like a bolt of lightning striking

Why aren't you wearing

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

the contrast between him and the

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

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

Nicholas' voice was indifferent, but he swiftly

of long, muscular legs came into view, leading up to