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Shortly after, Lily’s voice could be heard. “The towel is still in the dryer, Ms. Love! There wasn’t much sun today. I’ll get it for you now.”
“What’s wrong with you, Lily? Can’t you do anything right?! Daniella’s angry voice pierced through the door.
Lily stuttered in response before the door was slammed shut. However, the sound of a car engine came from downstairs at that moment.
River’s nerves heightened. Noah was home!
Lily walked up to the door and asked with concern, “Are you finished, Ms. Healy? Sir is also home!”
“It’ll be done soon!” River replied.
Wiping the cold sweat from her palms, she quickly disconnected the reader when the progress reached 100%.
She placed the phone back on the table and turned to leave.
Just as she reached Noah’s room, he appeared at the top of the stairs.
Shocked, River’s facial expression changed, and she almost stumbled.
Glancing at him while feigning calmness, she opened the door and entered the room.
Just when she thought she could finally relax, he walked in as well.
“Why are you panicking?” The man’s penetrating gaze bore into her, sharp as a hawk’s.
Sweat formed on her forehead, and just as she was contemplating what to say, Lily arrived at the door.
“Sir, Ms. Healy is experiencing gastric discomfort. She has no appetite to eat the food I prepared for her.”
River felt secretly grateful. Lily had come to her rescue at the perfect moment!
Noah’s expression turned grim instantly. “Are you throwing a tantrum? Don’t you realize how terrible you look?”
She seized the opportunity to catch her breath. “I’m feeling a little sick. Am I not allowed to feel that way?”
She wasn’t lying: the anxiety had made her nauseous. She truly couldn’t adjust to engaging in sneaky activities.
Noah pursed his thin lips. “Get the doctor here, Lily.
“No need!” River interrupted quickly. “Lily, just bring me some fruits.”
Lily nodded and left the room.
Noah didn’t leave either, Instead, he sat down on the couch and began scrolling through his phone.
River still hadn’t fully composed herself, so she used the excuse to sort out her belongings. “Im gonna go sort out my stuff.”
He observed her departing with an enigmatic expression.
Squinting, he rhythmically tapped his finger on the armrest of the couch.
Meanwhile, Daniella returned to her room after finishing her shower. She locked the door and sent the pictures of the secret documents she had sneakily taken to Nic.
Sen the information. I can’t be involved, or Noah will find out it was me]
Nic replied promptly. That was fast!]
She clenched her teeth. [There won’t be a next time!
[Get Noah to give you pocket money!)
She stared at the screen, falling into a momentary silence.
Now that money was mentioned, perhaps she should test him. Not only to reduce Noah’s suspicions of her but also because she didn’t have much money left. After all, she was pregnant, so asking for financial support shouldn’t be crossing a line, right? She would need to be a bit indirect in her approach.
In her room, River lay on the bed after organizing her clothes. She needed to hand over the reader and data to Paige tomorrow and then leave Villa Rosa.
She didn’t want to stay here any longer and watch as a murderer roamed freely around her.
Moreover, she still hadn’t finished the design draft. Time was precious, and she couldn’t afford to waste it.
After drinking the herbal soup that Lily had served her, she planned to take a shower.
Suddenly, Noah entered the room just as she had taken out clothes to change into.
She stared at him. “Can’t you knock?”
He glanced at her. “Haven’t I seen every inch of your body already?”
‘What a jerk! Pervert! she couldn’t help but criticize in her mind.
Suppressing her flustered state, she composed herself and asked, “Is there something I can help you with?”
Seeing River’s anger, Noah leaned against the door and asked, “Do you feel better now?”
She responded flatly.
He turned around. “Let’s go. I’ll take you somewhere.”
She was baffled. It was already past 9 p.m., so where was he taking her?
As they reached a halfway point up the northern mountain after a two–hour drive, River had fallen asleep on the reclined seat.
After parking the car, Noah looked at her curled up figure in the passenger seat, and his eyes softened significantly.
She didn’t appear as cold and intimidating when she was asleep.
Observing the hair that partially covered her face, he slowly reached his hand out to tuck it away.
However, the moment his fingers made contact with her face, he was stunned.
There was moisture on the tips of his fingers.
“Mom… Don’t go. I’ll listen to you, I won’t be a mistress. Don’t go…”
His heart constricted upon hearing her murmurs in her sleep.
Was she insistent on leaving because of something her mother had said?
His eyes darkened. Besides seeing her cry on the day her mother passed away, he had never witnessed any pain on her face.
She was skilled at hiding her emotions.
She always wanted to appear strong.
In frustration, Noah loosened his tie. He grabbed a tissue and gently wiped away her tears.
She finally woke up at that moment.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the bony joints of his fingers.
She was taken aback and looked at him warily. “What are you doing?”
He ignored her and retracted his hand only after he had finished. “You were drooling. It’s disgusting.”
Feeling awkward, she quickly looked away and gazed out the window.
Her eyes widened gradually as she noticed that it was heavily snowing outside.
“It’s snowing?”
“Mm–hmm, Reuben, who is in his hometown, told me it’s snowing.” Noah lied without hesitation.
River paid him no mind. She opened the car door and stepped out.
Her spirits lifted as she stepped onto the soft snow.
She had never imagined that he would bring her here to witness the snowfall.
She smiled with her eyes as she playfully walked around in the snow. The first snow brings good. luck. I hope everything goes smoothly this year.”
Noah leaned against the car and watched her quietly. A smile unknowingly formed on his face.
The peaceful atmosphere lasted for less than ten minutes when it was abruptly interrupted by the sound of his phone ringing.
He answered the call.
“Mr. De Marco, the company’s confidential information has been leaked!” Reuben’s voice came through.
His eyes turned cold. “What happened?”
“The design draft for the new product, completed by the electronic R&D department, has been stolen. We’re still trying to find the person who sold it! The recipient of the classified information hasn’t dared to sell it yet. The message exchange occurred after 6 p.m. today.
“We were immediately notified once the exchange took place. It was an online trade with a virtual ID. They need time to investigate.”