When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1296 It Was Just A Kiss

Nathaniel’s expression remained neutral as he responded, “Just happened to be passing by.”

Cecilia raised an eyebrow. “Passing by? That’s quite the coincidence, isn’t it? Especially with an entire entourage of bodyguards in tow.”

His attempt to downplay his arrival was clumsy, but Cecilia didn’t press further. After all, if it weren’t for him, the situation could’ve ended disastrously. She appreciated his intervention, even if his excuse was unconvincing.

“Boss.” Charlotte rushed up to them, concern evident in her eyes. After all, those people were trying to get to her earlier.

Cecilia reassured her with a smile. “I’m fine. Now that it’s all taken care of, let’s head back inside and get back to work.”

“All right.”

Relieved, everyone made their way back into the office. Before heading in, Cecilia turned to Nathaniel and offered, “Would you like to come upstairs for a bit?”

Nathaniel didn’t hesitate. “Sure.”

Once they reached Cecilia’s office, Nathaniel quietly shut the door behind them, catching Cecilia off guard.

the door?” she asked, her voice

as she moved toward

but firmly. Panic

Let go!” she

her car. “How are you going to thank me today?”

cheeks flushed bright red as she tried to remain composed. She turned to face him, looking him straight in the eyes. “Do you

heart swelled with joy. His expression softened. “So

what she had just said. “I meant to say

caught her completely off guard. Her mind went blank, and her breath came in short gasps as she

pounded lightly on his chest, trying to get him to stop, but Nathaniel, lost in the moment, didn’t realize. It

catching her limp body as she

office, carrying her downstairs as his Charlotte tried to follow, but she

the waiting car, instructing the driver to head to

for treatment. Unable to bear the uncertainty, Nathaniel called Zachary, who arrived not

she faint all of

admitted, “It was