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River looked at him expressionlessly. “Would my explanation change anything?”
If her explanations were effective, would he still doubt her repeatedly?
He squinted and stepped closer to her. “So, you’re willing to abandon your resentments for the sake of another man. I was wrong about you, River.”
River felt a pang in her heart when Noah mentioned resentment.
She had held onto it tightly, but had he made any effort to address it?
She was unsure if he had discovered something but chose to ignore it for the sake of protecting
Daniella. The uncertainty was unbearable, and the pain inside her continued to grow with no sign of resolution.
Looking at him, she scoffed and said, “You can say whatever you want, Noah, but you’re getting engaged. It’s unfair to Ms. Love that you’re preoccupied with my issues, isn’t it?”
Noah’s face turned chillingly cold. ‘River, once you step out of MK, you won’t get a chance to return.”
Her heart skipped a beat at his words, but she found solace in the fact that he was willing to let her go. Maintaining a smile, she replied. “Thank you for everything over the past three years,
Noah. From now on, I wish you and Ms. Love a lifetime of happiness and love!”
With that, she placed her resignation letter in Noah’s hand and left without looking back. As soon as she closed the door behind her, his grim aura permeated the entire office.
Meanwhile, Paige, upon learning of River’s resignation, requested a paid leave.
She accompanied River to pack at Villa Rosa and they went to the suburbs to search for a new place.
Exhausted, River collapsed on the couch in the living room after arranging for an hourly maid to clean the entire place
Paige playfully nudged River’s calves with her toe and joked, “River, you’re not only exhausting me, but are you also trying to starve me to death?”
River smiled and asked, “What would you like to eat?”
Paige pondered for a moment before suggesting, “Let’s have fondue! There’s a new fondue place in the city, but it’s a little pricey.”
Checking the time on her watch, she added, “It’s already 10:30 p.m. We should be able to have it for supper if we go now.”
River quickly drank a glass of water and agreed, “Sure, let’s go now.”
They hastily made their way to the fondue place after reaching a decision. The restaurant happened to be near the International Residence.
River looked at Paige rather helplessly. “Are you bringing me here to stir up trouble or to have a meal?”
Paige sounded annoyed as she placed an order. “Are you talking about that pretentious person? We won’t be so unlucky to run into her while we eat.”
Just as she finished speaking, a rude voice suddenly echoed from a nearby table. “Waiter, bring me the bill!”
Instinctively, River and Paige turned their heads to see who it was.
Paige’s eyes widened in shock at a single glance. “Oh no!” she exclaimed.
River looked at her, confused by her reaction.
Lowering her voice, Paige pointed discreetly behind them. “That blond man, River! I recognize him!
River raised an eyebrow skeptically. “Is he your friend?”
Paige shook her head firmly. “No, he’s Daniella’s secret lover!”
Suddenly, River recalled something Paige had mentioned earlier. Frowning, she said, “I don’t.
think so. Noah and Daniella are getting engaged. Unless she’s foolish, it’s highly unlikely she would do something like that. It would be the end for her if Noah found out.”
Paige insisted, “Don’t you believe me? Let’s forget about eating and follow him!”
Without hesitation, she pulled River away from the fondue place.
The blond man made his way toward the International Residence after leaving the restaurant. He looked around cautiously before entering, using his key card to gain access.
River could only shake her head in disappointment. “Okay, we can’t enter without a…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Paige revealed the International Residence’s key card
River was taken aback. “How did you get that?”
Paige flashed a sly smile and led River inside the International Residence grounds without.
explaining.The two suspicious women followed the man to a building. Once he entered the elevator, Paige guided River to the third floor through the fire exit.
As they stepped out, they heard Daniella’s flirtatious voice. “What took you so long, Nic?”
“Can’t wait for me to fuck you?”
Shortly after, the door closed behind them.
River stood frozen, struck by a lightning bolt of realization. Paige was equally surprised. They hadn’t expected Nic to be so crude with his words.
Silently, they both understood what was going through each other’s minds. It was only after they left and got into the car that Paige broke the silence. That was quite something.”
River muttered, “She sure is ballsy. Noah won’t tolerate this.”
“Maybe it was fate that we witnessed that today. It’s a stroke of luck that we ran into him,” Paige said, gazing at the International Residence.
If she managed to capture what she witnessed on film and showed it to Noah, Daniella would face the ultimate revenge for what she had done to River’s mother.
Unfortunately, River couldn’t ignore the missed opportunity and regretted not believing Paige earlier.
“Paige, I’ll transfer you money later. Please find someone to keep an eye on Daniella.”
Paige rolled her eyes. “Gurl, do I look like I need money?”
River insisted, “I just want to be fair. If you don’t accept it, I won’t ask for your help ever again.”
Angrily, Paige relented.
Meanwhile, at the International Residence, Nic embraced Daniella after their intimate encounter.
I won’t be able to visit for a while,” he informed her.
She gazed at him, taken aback. “Why? What’s the reason?”
She was not pregnant yet. He must continue visiting her!
Nic’s eyes burned with intensity. “Noah’s men have uncovered some information about me. I’m concerned that they might track me down.”
“He’s still investigating?” Daniella asked
He nodded. “Not only that, I found out I was being followed here.”
Daniella was taken aback, almost jumping up. “Then why did you still come?”
“Keep pushing me, and you’ll meet your end!” His glare was chilling. “You’ll live only as long as I allow it, and you’ll die when I decide!”
Suppressing her anger, she clenched her teeth. She despised her inability to fight him.
For now, she had no choice but to obey him, like an obedient girl
But once she became pregnant, she vowed to silence him forever.
There was no way she would let a man who knew her deepest secrets continue to exist.
Taking a deep breath, she asked, “What do we do now?”
A faint smirk appeared on his lips. “I want to capture those who followed me before Noah finds out.
On Wednesday, River went for a check–up at the suburban hospital.
As she discovered her baby was healthy, her spirits lifted.
During her journey back home, she received a call from an unfamiliar number.
“Hello, is this River Healy?‘ the voice on the other end inquired.
River was cautious and suspicious. “Who is this?”
“I am your mother’s trustee. I wonder if you have a moment for me to deliver a letter.”
Perplexed, she thought to herself, ‘Trustee? When did my mom appoint a trustee?”
Maintaining her skepticism, she continued, “Sure, where shall we meet?”
“Why don’t we meet at Starry Cafe on North Sea Street at 10:30 a.m.7” the caller suggested.
Checking the time, River agreed, ‘Alright, I’ll head there now.”
She arrived promptly at the cafe.
As she entered, a bespectacled middle–aged man stood up and waved to catch her attention.
Her guard immediately went up when she saw the strange man.
He recognized me the moment I walked in?‘
However, the presence of other patrons put her slightly at ease.
Approaching him, she noticed an envelope placed on the table.
Taking a seat, she greeted him, “Hello.”
The middle–aged man smiled. “Hello, River.”
He then handed her a business card. I am Mr. Hall.
River was direct. “Mr. Hall, could you please tell me your connection to my mother?”
“We have no personal relationship. I am merely entrusted with a task,” Mason Hall explained.
“You mentioned my mother wrote a letter for me,” she said and looked at the envelope, “Is this it?”