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She was overwhelmed by emotions and couldn’t bring herself to look at him after hearing his remorse.
River briefly shut her eyes, attempting to raise her hand but lacking the strength to do so. Her throat was dry, and she couldn’t make a sound.
“I don’t think River wants to see you, Mr. De Marco,” Paige reminded him.
Noah leered at Paige. “Shut up!”
Paige pursed her lips and sat aside, displeased.
“I can’t believe he told me to shut up after I played a crucial role in waking River. Men can be so heartless!
Alex is no different. He’s just as heartless she thought.
Meanwhile, at Novamere.
Alex sneezed loudly The project manager turned to him and asked, “Are you sneezing because of the dust at the construction site? Why don’t you get in the car first?”
Alex rubbed his nose and replied, “I’m fine. Send the information to me after verifying it, and I’ll forward it to Mr. De Marco.”
The project manager took on the task while Alex got into the car. He opened Paige’s chat box on his phone and hesitated before sending a full stop symbol, However, he received the same prompt to add Paige as a friend, causing him to angrily toss his phone onto the passenger seat.
Is she going to blacklist me forever? Alex cursed under his breath Just as he was about to start the car, he had an idea.
I ‘Right! I forgot Paige went to see River with Noah. I can use the excuse of visiting River to see Paige, can’t I?
With that thought, he quickly booked a flight ticket to Staten City. There were things he needed to say to Paige in person Before leaving Novamere, Alex stopped by MK and informed Noah’s secretary. As he was leaving, he ran into Joan.
Joan didn’t know Alex, but he had seen her photos before.
“Joan?” Alex called out.
Joan turned, holding a folder. “Who are you?” she asked.
Stepping forward, Alex introduced himself. I’m Alex Price, a friend of Noah’s. I’m also the one who asked for your help designing clothing for Paige.”
Recognition dawned on Joan. “Oh, it’s you! Why did you call out to me?”
Alex asked. “Are you here to see Noah?
Joan swung her folder. “I want to discuss some details of a new sketch with him. We need to be careful when producing a model..”
“Noah’s not here. Have you tried calling him? Alex asked.
Joan smiled. Would you believe me if I told you I don’t have his contact details?”
Alex was shocked but realized he could use this opportunity to meet Paige.
“If you trust me enough to share the details. I’ll pass them along since they’re together,” Alex suggested.
Joan was taken aback. “Isn’t Noah with my apprentice…”
“Did you not hear about River’s hospitalization?” Alex was surprised Joan was unaware. “It was in the news.
“Hospitalized? Which hospital? How did it happen? Is she okay now?” Joan asked.
Alex answered her questions one by one.
Joan’s expression relaxed thanks to Alex’s answers. “Ah, that’s a relief. She has many people with her, so she’ll be fine without me.”
Alex marveled at Joan’s carefree mentoring style.
She handed the design sketch to Alex. Please inform her and give me your number so I can text you the details.”
“Sure,” Alex replied.
Later that evening, Alex arrived in Staten City’s Fawn County and headed to the hospital. He called Noah.
Noah answered with a slightly hoarse voice. “What’s up?”
Walking toward the inpatient department, Alex replied, “Noah, what’s River’s room number?”
“Are you here?” Noah asked.
“Yes, I ran into Joan, and she gave me a design sketch to discuss with you and Paige.”
Noah teased, “Can’t you just admit you came to see Paige?”
Alex chuckled. “I’m already here, so just tell me the room number.”
Noah provided the room number, and Alex swiftly reached the fifth floor.
Paige was Paige was nowhere to be found, only Noah reading and River sleeping Feeling disappointed, Alex refrained from immediately asking about Paige. “How’s River?”
Noah remarked, “You visit empty–handed? Shameless.”
Embarrassed, Alex glanced at the sleeping River. I’ll bring it later.”
Alex took a seat beside Noah and noticed the room’s simplicity. “This room doesn’t match your standards. How can you stand it?”
Knowing Noah’s penchant for neatness, Alex was surprised he could tolerate an ordinary room.
Noah shot him a look. “Would you leave if Paige were here right now?”
Alex was rendered speechless and stayed for a while, but Paige didn’t return.
“Where’s Paige? Where did she go?” he finally asked.
The door opened, and Paige entered, visibly surprised to see Alex. She was carrying soup
Then, Paige walked into the room and placed the soup heavily. “What brought you here?”
Alex stood up and held up the folder in his hand. “Joan has a few things to review regarding the design sketch with you.”
“You’re really good at making up extravagant excuses like this!” Paige looked at him in contempt.
Alex frowned, glanced at River, and said, Shall we go somewhere else to talk?”
Paige wanted to decline but could only relent because it was a work issue. “Mr. De Marco, 111 leave River’s soup here. Please feed her when she wakes up.”
Paige walked out of the room, followed by Alex.
Paige sat next to the window in the cafeteria after purchasing a sandwich, while Alex sat next to her with a beverage.
He passed the folder to Paige and showed her the text message Joan had sent.
Paige recorded Joan’s listed precautions on her phone.
Alex kept her company in silence while she worked.
When she was done working, Alex asked, “Can we talk?”
“There’s nothing to talk about!” Paige kept her phone and began to eat.
Alex said, “I’ve put myself in your shoes, and I would definitely have the same thoughts if I were in your position.”
Paige ignored him and continued to eat.
Alex said, “Paige, il handle things properly on my end-
“Alex. I really don’t want to do this anymore,” Paige interrupted him, her expression calm.
Alex felt his heart sink. “Please give me one more chance, Paige.”
Paige put down her sandwich and looked at Alex in all seriousness. “Do you think that there’s a point to this?
Alex was stunned. “What do you mean?”
Paige said, “I just want a calm, stable life. However, your mother’s Interference has ruined our “I swear I will handle it properly. Just give me some time!” Alex said anxiously.
Paige shook her head. “I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m tired. I don’t want to deal with relationship troubles after work every day. I feel pretty good being an ordinary person now. It’s still better than the complexities of influential families like yours.”
Alex grew more anxious as he listened. He would rather Paige scold or hit him!
His eyes reddened with tears. “Don’t do this, okay? It was my mistake before!”
He grabbed Paige’s hand to hit himself. Hit me, okay? I realize it s not easy being you, don’t leave me.
Paige did not react to Alex holding her hand. She asked only when his movements slowed down, “Have you ever heard of the phrase three strikes and you’re out?”
Alex lowered his gaze to hide the pain in his eyes. He sobbed and said, “Are you really leaving me?”
“Yes. We’ve broken up. Alex,” Paige replied.
She grabbed her bag and walked out of the cafeteria.
The faster she walked, the more tears she cried.
In the cafeteria, Alex punched the table heavily.
A loud bang echoed, and the table cracked.
The staff member came to check quickly. “Sir? Are you alright? You broke the table.
“I’ll pay for it! is 1,000 dollars enough? Alex looked up with his bloodshot eyes and made a mobile payment of 1,000 dollars.