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Intent on stirring things up, Alex responded, [Just let her go! Out with the old, in with the new.]
Noah frowned. ‘Let River go?
He immediately dismissed that thought. It was impossible!
[She’s capable], he replied.
Alex continued to instigate. [She’s either not making enough money or she’s in love, ready to start a family.]
Noah ignored the first suggestion completely. Just as he suspected, River had an ulterior motive for leaving! She was even starving herself for it!
Noah’s anger flared up again. After seeing Alex’s suggestions, there was no way he could sleep peacefully tonight.
For the next three days, Lily would inform Noah about River’s refusal to eat every time he returned home. He had initially tolerated it, but at the end of three days, he had reached his limit.
She was willing to trade her health to run away freely with another man?!
With a grim expression, Noah made his way upstairs. After dismissing the bodyguard, he entered
River’s room.
The only source of light in the dark room came from the computer. He noticed River curled up on the bed, peacefully asleep.
As he approached her, he caught sight of two bottles of medicine on the side of the computer. His frown deepened when he picked them up and realized they were acute pain relievers, not the gastric medicine he expected. Opening the cap, he discovered that there wasn’t much left.
Putting the medicine aside, he walked closer to the bed and gently shook River awake. “Get up!”
River, feeling dizzy from hunger, opened her eyes and saw his handsome face. She thought it was a hallucination caused by her empty stomach.
Slapping his arms away, she mumbled with closed eyes, “Why am I seeing him even in my dreams?”
Noah heard her words clearly, and he couldn’t snap out of his shock. Was she talking about him? His grim expression softened considerably as he contemplated her statement.
Sitting by the bed, he asked in his deep voice, “Do you want to see your mother?”
River, still thinking she was imagining things, heard his voice again and sensed that something was amiss. Opening her eyes wide, she realized it was really him.
She instinctively wanted to get up, but she just did not have the strength to after not–eating for three days.
Confused, she gulped and asked, “Why are you here?”
His expression turned cold as he came up with a flimsy excuse. “The New Year is approaching, and I don’t want anyone to die in my home.”
Angry, she retorted, “Then bury me somewhere. I’d rather die than lose my freedom.”
She would rather die sooner. Although she didn’t verbalize her innermost thoughts, he could perceive the weight of her unspoken desires, and a flicker of irritation danced in his eyes.
Determined to change the situation, he issued a commanding order, “Get up, we’re going out!”
River gazed at him, a mix of astonishment and uncertainty reflecting in her eyes.
At a spa villa in the suburbs, Noah brought River for a spa day after she reluctantly ate a spoonful of porridge made by Lily.
As she Immersed in the hot spring surrounded by beautiful scenery, she felt a sense of relaxation.
Secretly, she glanced at the man with a perfect face who was resting with his eyes closed.
His lips were pursed, and the mist in the air gave him a mysterious aura. After a moment of contemplation, she gathered her courage and asked, “The year is coming to an end. How is the secretary’s office managing?“
His voice was husky as he responded, “If you want to go to work, just say so.
She was taken aback. It wasn’t that she wanted to work, but she needed to find a way to gain her freedom. That way, once her mother was discharged from the hospital, she could leave at any time.
Playing along, she replied, “Yes, I want to work. Staying at Villa Rosa is boring”
Noah opened his eyes slowly, fixing his gaze on her. “Aren’t you studying fashion design online?”
She carefully lied, “I don’t have the talent for it, so I gave up.”
Noah stood up from the water, his muscular body on full display. “Come with me to the room.”
River looked down and calmly asked, “Can I ask you something?”
He took a step forward and put on a white robe. “Yes.”
“Are you and Daniella…” She licked her lips. “Together?”
She couldn’t accept the fact that she was caught in the middle of their relationship.
“As long as you behave, I won’t be with her anytime soon.”
It wasn’t only that, there were some matters he needed to investigate. He had been searching for her adoptive parents for years, but many women had faked their identity for money. Even though Daniella had shared her side of the story, it didn’t guarantee that she was the person he was looking for. He had to proceed cautiously.
Meanwhile, Daniella lay in bed at the International Residence in Novamere City. Nic caressed her back as he asked, “How are things going with your adoptive parents? Have they agreed to be your witnesses?”
Viciousness flashed in her eyes as she replied, “No. They’re still stubborn, even after being locked up for so long!”
He kissed her red lips. “I heard your adoptive mother’s parents are still alive.”
She looked up in shock. “Are you saying that I should threaten them with my grandparents?”
“Why not? Look at Noah. He’s suspicious of you, which is why he doesn’t want to commit fully.
Isn’t that the case?”
“No, my conscience won’t allow it! They’re too old.”
“Why are we talking about conscience now? Don’t you want your status? Money? Don’t you know how to weigh the pros and cons?”
Daniella froze, Noah’s handsome face suddenly appearing in her mind.
Noticing her reaction, Nic continued to fan the flames. “I’m not asking you to harm them physically. Just use verbal threats on your adoptive parents. If you don’t act quickly, you might lose your chance to be with Noah. After all, his real true love hasn’t appeared yet.
Daniella’s expression turned grim, and she immediately rose to her feet. “Fine. I understand.”
After Nic left, she took a shower and donned a robe before settling in the living room to make a phone call.
When the call was connected, she demanded, “Put them on the line.”
As the door creaked open, her adoptive father’s disapproving voice reached her ears. “Go away!
won’t speak to her!”
The watchman spoke, “You can speak now, Ms. Love.”
With a smile, she greeted, “Mom, Dad, it’s been a while since I called. Seems like you’ve both developed quite a temper
“Shut your mouth! We never should have adopted you!” Her adoptive mother’s voice was filled with anger.
“Don’t be so harsh. I just want to know if you’ve reconsidered my proposal.
“I’ve been an honest man my whole life! I can’t lie with my eyes wide open!” Her adoptive father declared firmly.
“What about you, mother? Do you share the same sentiment?” Daniella inquired after taking a sip of wine.
“My decision stands! Just let us rot here. We’ll never lie for you!” Her mother’s voice trembled with rage.
Daniella scoffed. “Oh, yes. It’s been a while since I visited Grandpa and Grandma. I wonder how they’re doing? Are they still around, or…”
Her adoptive mother’s voice quivered with anger. “What are you planning to do?!”
“Nothing much, just seeking your opinion. Would you prefer them to age gracefully or suffer in misery?” Daniella taunted
“Don’t you dare!” Her mother collapsed.
“Fine, I’ll give you one more day to think about it. Face the consequences if you fail to decide by then, she concluded before hanging up.
Raising her head, she emptied the glass of red wine, feeling a shiver run down her spine as she imagined kissing Noah…
The following day, River went to work.
The secretary’s office was overflowing with pending tasks that awaited her attention. She became engrossed in her work and forgot to eat throughout the morning.
Noah had another secretary buy two lunches and handed one to her while she was absorbed in front of the computer screen, typing away.
He admired her dedication to work and didn’t want to disturb her. But when he recalled the nearly empty bottles of medicine, he couldn’t help but remind her to eat.
Placing the food on her table, he issued a commanding order, “Eat first.”
The two simple words carried an undeniable authority that she couldn’t refuse.
Surprised, she stopped typing and lifted her head, touched by his concern. It was the first time he had shown such care about her eating habits at work.
As she whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” he had already departed
At 5:30 p.m., River finished sorting the last document and brought it to Noah for his signature.
After he finished signing, she asked, “Can I visit my mom at the hospital now?”
Setting down the pen, he stood up and replied, “I’ll take you there.”
She nodded, grabbed her bag, and followed him out of the office.