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“Tell me, why did you turn off your phone?” Noah demanded in a cold, aloof tone.
River endured the pain shooting through her shoulders and met his gaze, explaining, “I told you, my phone’s battery died…”
Whoosh!
Before she could finish her explanation, he abruptly threw several cold photographs at her face.
As they fluttered down to the floor, she lowered her head to examine them.
Soon, she recognized the familiar Lamborghini and saw herself standing beside the car, engaged in conversation with the driver.
“Were you fooling around with another man in my absence?” At that moment, he resembled a beast that had lost control.
His furious roar pierced her ears. “River, I never knew you were capable of this!”
River’s heart sank as she anticipated another wave of relentless scrutiny and torment.
Taking a deep breath, she looked up into his bloodthirsty gaze. “Will you believe me even if I explain?”
“It won’t make you any less repulsive!” Noah’s anger was terrifying.
River’s eyes flickered ‘Repulsive…
“He finds me repulsive even before I have a chance to explain.”
“Aren’t you the repulsive one? River lowered her gaze and snorted.
“You that once you found her, you would terminate the contract automatically. So promised me why are we still stuck together now? You adore Daniella but treat me like a disposable dog. You cruelly trample on my dignity every single day. One word from you controls my entire life. But why? I worked hard and wasted my youth serving you for three long years. Don’t I deserve the money?” :
As she posed these questions, tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down her cheeks.
Fiercely wiping them away, she pushed him away and firmly declared, “I’m resigning!”
Noah felt as if he had been dealt a fatal blow, witnessing her tears and hearing her final words. A tinge of panic flickered in his dark eyes as an uncontrollable feeling surged within him.
That panic only lasted a brief moment. Very quickly, his eyes turned cold once more.
“Resign?” Noah sneered. “You can never escape until I grow tired of you”
That statement shattered all of River’s hopes for her future.
“Come in!” Noah coldly shouted.
Several footsteps echoed from the stairs.
The bodyguards appeared one by one at the door of the room
“No one is to let her out without my permission!”
After issuing the order, he callously left the room.
As the door closed firmly, River closed her eyes in complete despair.
River spent the entire night sleepless, enduring until Lily arrived to bring her breakfast.
When the door opened, River noticed the bodyguard still stationed motionlessly at the entrance.
“Ms. Healy, you can’t resist Mr. De Marco like this,” Lily sighed, placing the food on the bedside
“You don’t understand how worried he was last night. He had over a hundred bodyguards searching for you all over the city. I saw the panic on his face when he couldn’t reach you on the phone. I’ve seen this kind of thing before. His behavior stems from his deep concern for you. Why are you so stubborn?”
‘Does he really care about me?’ River sneered inwardly. “I suppose I’d be worried too if I lost my pet.”
She restrained herself from uttering that she was merely a dog he kept.
Feeling sympathetic towards River, Lily advised kindly, “Ms. Healy, this won’t end well. You should give in to him. It’s better than being locked up like this…”
River slowly curled her knees up, hugging them tightly with her hands. In a soft voice, she said, “Lily, please stop trying to persuade me.”
She had given in to him for three years, and now she refused to continue down that path. Otherwise, she would see herself as a despicably shameless woman.
Noah decided to visit Daniella in the hospital after completing his tasks for the night. As he entered her ward, Daniella quickly sat up, a smile forming on her face.
“Noah, you’re here!” she said happily.
He responded flatly, “Lie down, you don’t need to get up.”
A flicker of disappointment flashed through Daniella’s eyes when she realized he didn’t come closer to her.
“I’m fine. I feel much better after a night of rest,” she sighed. “Sorry for causing you trouble again.
yesterday.”
He furrowed his brows “Don’t go to her again. She’s terrible. Please protect yourself.”
Daniella asked shyly, “Can I assume that you care about me?”
Noah’s eyes dimmed significantly. There are certain things you can definitely avoid.”
Daniella’s expression froze, not hearing the response she hoped for. But then, she noticed his tired, and handsome face.
“Didn’t you get a good rest last night, Noah?” she asked with affection.
He responded curtly, devoid of emotion, “I’m going to go since you’re fine.”
She didn’t dare ask him to stay. She had to maintain the image of being considerate in front of him. Even if she felt unwilling, she suppressed her feelings. ‘Sure, you should leave.”
After he left, her face turned grim.
‘What do I have to do to win this man’s heart? she wondered to herself.
She had pretended to be unconscious twice, yet she didn’t sense any care from him. It seemed like he only cared for her as he would a regular friend.
As she pondered, her phone suddenly rang. Her face paled significantly when she saw the phone number.
Quickly, she removed the blanket and ran to the door. After making sure Noah had left, she answered the call.
“Did you miss me, Daniella?” a man’s crooked chuckle came through the phone.
Daniella clenched her teeth and replied with a forced smile, ‘Of course. But next time, please send me a text before calling. If you had called a few minutes earlier, he would have found out.”
The man chuckled. “How’s it going, babe? Did you get it?”
“How can I get it so quickly? I need a little more time,” she said.
The man paused for a moment. I’ve been tight on money lately. Can you send me some?”
Frowning, she lowered her voice. “I don’t have any!”
“He gave you a house but not money? Who are you trying to fool?”
“I’m not!” she said in panic. “All the money I have is my salary!”
The man’s voice suddenly turned cold. “Do you think I’m a three–year–old child, Daniella? Don’t forget, if I hadn’t told you about the secret of the red mole, how could you have convinced Noah that you’re the love of his life? If you don’t want to give me money, I guess I can accidentally reveal some things to Noah.”
Daniella’s expression changed drastically. She tightly gripped her phone and comforted him. “I know, Nic. Don’t be mad at me. Why don’t I transfer you half of my salary? I’ll work harder to convince Noah, how’s that?”
“That’s more like it. I’ll be in Novamere City tomorrow. Be a good girl and accompany me, all right?”
Nic said.
“I’ll do as you say, Nic. But can you help me one more time?” she pleaded.
“How can I say no to my baby?”
She held back her disgust. “You know Noah has a secretary, right? Find a way to get rid of her for me.”
“Sure. But I’m tight on money. I’ll need some to do that…”
“Got it, I’ll transfer you the money later.”
Back at Villa Rosa, Lily approached Noah as soon as he returned.
“Sir, Ms. Healy is refusing to eat. Why don’t you talk to her?” she suggested.
He glared coldly at the second floor. “Let her be. Let’s see how long she can keep this up!”
Lily looked concerned. “But her stomach is still upset…”
“Let her be! She won’t die of hunger!” Noah declared, heading upstairs. He paused for a moment as he passed River’s room before eventually returning to his own.
After taking a shower, he lay on the bed. Despite his annoyance, he couldn’t fall asleep. He decided to chat on his phone instead
He texted, [Hey].
Alex, who received the message, was shocked. The typically uncommunicative Noah De Marco sent him a message!
[What’s upl. Alex replied.
[What does it mean when a woman who has been working with you for many years suddenly insists on resigning?]
Alex couldn’t help but roll his eyes at the question. Couldn’t he just mention River directly?