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At eight o’clock in the evening, River sent the updated schedule to Noah before leaving the office. As she stepped out, she noticed Reuben waiting by the car.
Seeing River, Reuben approached her and said, “Mr. De Marco asked me to send you back to rest.”
River declined, “No need. I’ll go home on my own.”
Reuben hesitated before continuing, “Ms. Healy, there’s something I’m not sure I should tell you.”
River looked up, her voice weak as she replied, “Go ahead.”
“Mr. De Marco knows that you’re sick, so he specially hired an attendant to take care of you, and that person is already waiting at Villa Rosa.”
River furrowed her brow. What was his intention?
Did he want to be with Daniella while continuing their relationship?
River sneered inwardly. She would never stoop so low as to agree to share a husband with another woman!
Just as she was about to refuse again, Reuben lowered his voice and added, “Ms. Healy, Ms. Love’s identity has not been confirmed yet. Are you sure you don’t want to fight for yourself?”
River let out a bitter laugh. “Reuben, in this day and age, money holds more importance than relationships.”
After saying this, River walked around Reuben and left.
Sighing, Reuben got into the car. He glanced at his superior sitting behind him and reported, “Mr. De Marco, Ms. Healy is unwilling to go back.”
Noah pursed his lips tightly and spoke solemnly, “Then there’s no need for her to go back! Tomorrow, throw out all her belongings and make sure she disappears as far away as possible!”
Reuben replied, “Yes…” with a heavy heart.
The next day arrived.
River was awakened by a knock on the door. She got up, went to open it, and found Reuben standing there with two large cardboard boxes.
River understood what was inside. She looked down for a moment, then silently moved the boxes inside.
Once that was done, River stood upright and said in an indifferent tone, “Thank you, Reuben. I don’t have any food or snacks to offer you, so I won’t keep you.”
Reuben opened his mouth to say something, but before he could speak, River closed the door mercilessly.
When he returned to Villa Rosa, Reuben informed Noah, who was drinking coffee on the sofa, “Mr. De Marco, Ms. Healy’s belongings have been sent back.”
Noah did not say anything. He put down his coffee and continued flipping through the contract in his hands.
Reuben couldn’t help but speak up, “Mr. De Marco, about where Ms. Healy lives…”
Before he could finish, Noah’s phone suddenly rang.
Noah put the phone on speaker, and Daniella’s light laughter filled the room. “Noah, let’s skip going out for lunch today. I’ve prepared something delicious for you.”
Noah’s expression softened. “What delicious food did you make?”
Hearing their conversation, Reuben couldn’t help but feel that it was a good thing Ms. Healy didn’t return.
After ending the call, Noah glanced at Reuben. “How’s the investigation on Daniella going?”
Reuben replied, “I’ve already contacted Daniella’s adoptive parents. We should receive news soon.”
Noah narrowed his eyes. Although Daniella could recall the past events, her personality now seemed completely different from what he remembered.
He wanted to uncover what had happened to her all these years.
The moment River entered her office, she looked through the glass separating her office and Noah’s office, and noticed Daniella sitting in Noah’s office.
Just then, Daniella happened to look up and saw River.
A smile appeared in her eyes as she picked up the thermos lunch box on the table in front of her and approached River’s office.
“Ms. Healy, this is for you.”
River’s gaze landed on the lunch box, she calmly replied, “Thank you, Ms. Love, but I’ve already eaten.”
Ignoring River’s response, Daniella proceeded to place the lunch box on the desk.
Then, she sat down in front of River, her eyes focusing on River’s earlobe. “What a coincidence. We both have a red mole on our earlobes.”
River remained silent, understanding the implication behind Daniella’s words.
Resting her chin on her hands, Daniella smiled sweetly. “Ms. Healy, since I just got together with Noah, I’m not quite familiar with his preferences. Could you share some insights with me?”
River was in the midst of organizing some documents. Hearing that, she paused briefly and said, “Why don’t you ask him yourself?”
Daniella expressed a hint of regret. “Oh, what a shame. I wanted to surprise him and get to know him better.”
River stood up straight and looked directly at Daniella. “I’m sorry, but I have no interest in whatever it is that is going on between the two of you.”
After saying that, River glanced at her watch and offered a reminder, “Ms. Love, considering that you were personally recruited and promoted by Mr. De Marco, I suggest you work diligently to prevent other employees from gossiping about Mr. De Marco.”
Daniella’s smile froze, and a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes.
How dare River use Noah to pressure her?!
She took a deep breath and slowly stood up. “Ms. Healy, I hope you remember this—fakes will never be presentable, as they will never, ever measure up!”
With that, Daniella slammed the door and left.
In the evening.
River hurried to the hospital after work.
By chance, she spotted Scott standing by her mother’s ward’s entrance, engaged in conversation with a nurse.
River approached him and nodded lightly. Just as she was about to enter the ward, Scott stopped her.
“River, your mother just fell asleep after last night’s chemotherapy. It’s best not to disturb her right now.”
Upon hearing this, River decided to inquire about her mother’s condition instead. “Considering it’s the fifth stage of chemotherapy, how is my mother doing?”
Scott offered reassurance. “Try not to worry too much. The surgery was performed early, so the recovery has been better than expected.”
River sighed with relief. “Regarding the funds I transferred earlier, is there enough to cover the expenses?”
Scott looked puzzled. “Didn’t you deposit an additional 140,000 dollars just yesterday?”
River blinked in disbelief. In a flash, she understood.
She quickly grabbed her phone and dialed Reuben’s number.
“Yes, Ms. Healy?”
River asked urgently, “Did Mr. De Marco pay for my mother’s medical bills?”
Reuben responded, “Yes, Mr. De Marco didn’t want me to tell you. He transferred 140,000 dollars into your mother’s account as soon as he arrived at the hospital yesterday.”
Upon receiving the confirmation, River immediately dialed Noah’s number. “Mr. De Marco, where are you?”
Noah’s tone remained cold. “What do you want?”
“I will return your 140,000 dollars to you!” River declared firmly.
Noah sneered dismissively. “Come to Villa Rosa.”
With that, he abruptly ended the call.
River held onto her phone, deep in thought. After a moment, she made up her mind and headed out of the hospital.
When she arrived at Villa Rosa, River stepped into the darkened villa. She searched around the wall for the light switch.
Before she could reach it, a familiar presence enveloped her, and she felt a strong arm wrap around her waist.
Without warning, she was lifted off her feet and carried toward the sofa by Noah.
Anxious, River struggled against his embrace. “Mr. De Marco! I came here to discuss returning the money!”
Noah remained silent.
It was only when he placed River on the sofa and forcefully pushed her down that he spoke in a deep, commanding voice. “Quiet!”
His words lingered heavily in the air as Noah deftly unbuttoned River’s bra, his lips descending upon her with a dominant kiss.
In the aftermath of their intimate encounter, River endured the lingering soreness in her body and hastily covered herself with her clothes. Slowly sitting up, her voice was low and filled with bitterness.