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?"

this girl was livelier and chattier, but Nicholas needed someone more composed. No wonder

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

a full minute before I finally knocked. "Nicholas, can I come in? Your secretary brought your clothes." "Come in." Nicholas' response sank into

Back then, whenever I went to find him, it

simple, warm moments. No amount of nostalgia could

As soon as I looked

like a bolt of lightning striking out of a clear blue sky, leaving

aren't you wearing any

His head lowered as he focused on his phone. His lower body

But the contrast between him and the delicate bedding was jarring. It wasn't sexually

didn't see even a trace of admiration in my eyes, which made his brow furrow slightly. In the

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

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

view, leading up to a body