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Daniella cursed inwardly, ‘Damnit, River! Are you competing with me for a man again? You’ve gotten close to Casey without my knowledge! I saw him holding your wrist earlier!
“When did you two become so close? You’re getting involved with Casey while cozying up to Noah! Your actions are disgraceful!
‘No, I won’t accept this! I must find a way to make Casey commit to me.‘
As Daniella watched Casey maneuver his wheelchair toward her, she concealed her jealousy and smiled brightly while stepping out from behind a pillar.
“Mr. De Marco!” Daniella called out softly.
Casey glanced over, his lack of surprise suggesting he knew about Daniella’s presence when he held River’s wrist earlier. He did it deliberately, fully aware of Daniella’s vulnerability.
Casey gently nodded at Daniella. “What brings you here, Ella?”
Daniella gnashed her teeth, thinking, “Would I have witnessed that scene if I wasn’t here?’
She She showed him the flowers she carried. “I thought you needed some rest after last night, so I decided to visit today.”
She approached Casey and said, “I hope you’ll get well soon, Mr. De Marco.”
Casey smiled and signaled his bodyguard to take the gifts. “Would you like to go back to your room, sir?”
“Yes. Would you like to join me, Ella?” Casey asked Daniella.
“Sure.”
At Casey’s room.
Daniella helped him onto the sofa. The bodyguard served water to both of them before leaving and closing the door.
Casey spoke gently. “Ella, please stop calling me Mr. De Marco.”
Daniella was taken aback. “What do you mean, Mr. De Marco?”
“You can call me by my name,” Casey said with a smile.
Daniella felt shy. “Um… Casey, can I ask you something?”
Casey passed her the glass of water. “Go ahead, but be careful. It’s hot.”
Taking the glass of water, Daniella asked, “Are you acquainted with River?”
Casey gazed at her. “Did you see me talking to her earlier?”
“Yes, and you were holding her hand, too,” Daniella replied.
Casey admitted, “Yes, I needed to speak with her earlier.”
Recognizing Casey’s desire for privacy, Daniella refrained from probing further. She knew that men often found interrogations by women frustrating.
Daniella stayed in Casey’s room for a while before leaving to find River’s room.
River was on the phone with Paige but abruptly ended the call when Daniella entered
River inquired, “What brings you here?”
Daniella glared at her. “You’re an ungrateful brat!”
River paused. Recalling her conversation with Casey, she sneered. “Are you referring to my chat with Casey?”
Daniella’s face twisted angrily as she remembered Casey gripping River’s wrist.
“You keep coming back! I returned Noah to you as you wanted, and now you’re thinking about going after Casey?” Daniella shouted emotionally.
When River saw Daniella’s exasperated state, she became convinced of her previous suspicion. She believed Daniella had exposed Jamie’s identity.
She stood up, approached Daniella, and chuckled “Returned to me? So Noah is just a tool to you.”
Daniella retorted, “I didn’t say that!”
“No? You abandoned him after you couldn’t use him, right? And now you’re trying to get involved with Casey,” River accused.
to date!”
“Don’t you know Noah and I called off the engagement? I’m single, so I have the right
Daniella shouted.
River scoffed. “Yes, you didn’t mind putting Noah and his mother in trouble just to get close to
Casey.”
Daniella looked at River in shock and panic. “What nonsense are you talking about?”
“You know very well I’m not speaking nonsense!” River narrowed her eyes. “Aren’t you worried. they’ll come after you for all the sins you’ve committed, Daniella? Have you ever checked behind you when you wake up from a nightmare? Maybe they’re ready to claim your life at any moment!”
Fearful, Daniella took a step back. Her face was pale, and her breathing irregular. “Stop playing tricks!”
River looked away with a smile. “Seems like you hold Casey in high regard.”
Daniella clenched her fists and stared viciously at River. “What are you trying to say?”
River sat on the bed. “You’re here for two reasons. Either you want me to stay away from Casey, or you want to hear about my relationship with Casey from me.”
Daniella bit her lower lip. “Why are you competing with me for a man when you already have
Noah?”
“You’re right. I’m planning to get to know Casey better,” River admitted.
“You can leave Noah, and so can I. Daniella, you started competing with me for a man first. Don’t blame me for taking your man.”
“So, you’re determined to go against me?‘ Daniella asked.
River snorted. “Yes! I’d love to see you in pain from unrequited love.”
Daniella’s eyes were bloodshot. “River, stop being so narcissistic, Not everyone will fall in love with you. Casey is mine! We shall see!”
Daniella stormed out of the room in a rage.
River frowned as she watched her leave. Her suspicion was mostly correct, but she wondered where Daniella’s bribed journalist was.
Noah would surely try to find the journalist, but he was still suspicious of her. It meant the journalist had vanished from Novamere.
Where could Daniella have hidden them? If it were indeed Daniella’s doing, how should she investigate this?
River thought it over and concluded that Casey was the only way to start.
At 7:00 p.m., River received a call from Joan.
The excited Joan said as soon as the call was picked up. “My dear, I just got off the plane. Where are you?”
River replied, “Joan, why didn’t you let me know before you boarded the plane?”
“I’m not helpless! Send me your address, and I’ll come to you,” Joan insisted.
River looked at the bandage on her arm and said, “Come to the hospital instead.”
“Hospital? Are you pregnant with your fourth child, my dear?”
‘Joan, do you always have to think in such a unique way?‘ River complained inwardly.
River said, “Joan, I accidentally-
“Accidentally got pregnant with your fourth child? I’m going to be this child’s god–grandmother!” Joan was delighted.
River said, “Fell! I fell accidentally, Joan!”
Joan kept quiet for a while before she scoffed in contempt. “Fuck! I thought you were pregnant again. This is boring.”
River said, “Is my injury not important?”
“It’s not. Anyone can fall and hurt themselves. Where’s the hospital? I’m coming over now.”
After their phone call, River sent Joan the hospital’s address and her room number.
Within an hour, Joan arrived.
Upon entering the room, River saw Joan in a striking red outfit and high heels that showcased her appearance. Despite being 40 years old, she maintained herself so well that she could easily.
pass for a 25–year–old woman. Her pixie–cut hair gave her a carefree yet elegant look.
Joan walked in carrying a bouquet of vibrant red roses. However, her joy turned to shock when she saw River’s bandaged arms and forehead.
“Oh my god! You’ve hurt yourself!” Joan exclaimed.
“Self–harm?” River replied, bewildered
River was at a loss for words as Joan swiftly closed the door, rushed to her side, and placed the roses in her arms. She then examined River’s injuries, though her rough movements caused River to whimper in pain.
Pulling back the bandage on River’s arm, Joan inspected the poorly done stitching. “Who did this?” she asked with disdain.
River sighed. “The doctor.
–“You should have told me about this. These stitches are terrible and will leave scars!” Joan said.
I’ll manage with some scar treatment products,” River replied, pulling her hand away. She appreciated Joan’s stitching skills but didn’t want her flesh compared to fabric.
Joan shrugged, then shifted her attention to River’s laptop. “May I use your laptop for a moment?”
“Of course. There’s an overbed table,” River replied, placing the roses nearby.
Joan nodded, kicked off her shoes, and sat cross–legged on River’s bed. She powered on the laptop, navigated to a website, and showed it to River.
“Do you know this is the fashion design voting website?” Joan asked.
River glanced at it and shook her head. “No.”
“I had a feeling you wouldn’t,” Joan mused, turning the laptop back to her.