Chapter 24 Kael Came to Catch the Cheat!
Nova’s head ached. The restroom commotion had been loud, and the things said had been explosive.[]
Corin was Grace’s boyfriend–if he told her, their future cooperation would definitely suffer.[]
Nova took a deep breath, hesitated, then spoke softly, “Mr. Thorne, that… that was just an accident…“[]
Her voice grew quieter.]]
“Hmm?” Corin raised an eyebrow, his cold gaze fixing on her face.
For some reason, Nova felt exposed. She bit her inner lip, twisting her fingers, unsure what to say ne
next…
Seeing her embarrassment, Corin glanced at the restroom door behind her, his deep eyes hiding unreadable emotions.[]
He said calmly, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave first.“]]
He was giving her an out. Nova froze, surprised.]
She looked up, only to see his retreating back.
She chased after him instinctively. “Mr. Thorne, I never thanked you for the bar and the hospital. Can I… add your contact? WhatsApp is fine.“]
She meant it. His suit jacket was expensive, and she still owed him for the drinks–she wanted to pay him back.
Corin stopped, turning to look at her. “No need. It was just a small favor. Don’t worry about it.“]]
Nova didn’t press further and nodded lightly. “Thank you…“[]
Suddenly, she remembered something.
She asked tentatively, “Mr. Thorne, I lost a rabbit keychain. Do you think I left it in your car last time?“[]
It was a gift from her mom–not expensive, but meaningful. She’d carried it for years.[]
Corin paused, thinking of the soft rabbit keychain he’d forgotten to return at the hospital…]
“Mr. Thorne?” Nova called softly
Corin pulled himself together, face calm. “I’ll check the car later.“]]
Nova smiled. “Thank you for the trouble.“[]
Corus nodded politely and left. As he turned, his gaze darkened.[]
He loosened his Windsor knot. It was just a keychain–he didn’t understand why he hadn’t told her the truth.[]
Behand hum, Nova let out a sigh of relief. She went to the adjacent restroom to fix her appearance before leaving.]]
On the other side of the wall, Sloane leaned against the door. She’d faintly heard Nova and Corin talking.
She pulled her pale lips into a venomous smile.[]
In the afternoon, when Nova and Grace finished the remaining work, it was pouring outside. Raindrops hit the floor to ceiling windows nonstop.[]
“Stay here tonight, Grace said, closing her pen “Mountain roads are dangerous in the rain. Something could go wrong.“[]
Nova packed documents into her bag, then checked the clock.]
She thought for a moment and said, “It’s still early. Let’s see if the rain stops later.“[]
She already telt bad for disturbing Grace and Corin–staying the night would be 100 much []
But the rain didn’t let up even in the evening. Nova had no choice but to stay []
“Ms. Hole, this is the clothes and toiletries Ms. Quinn prepared,” a maid said, handing her a tote bag. “Your room is on the second floor, right side–third from the left“] Nova thanked her, took the bag, and went upstairs.]
Cse to Chick The Chest!
pulled out her phone to message Kael (Stuck at Jasmine Manor for work. Pouring rain–can’t drive back. I’ll be home tomorrow morning. Don’t wait up.]]]
wat so focused on typing that she didn’t notice the venomous gaze watching her from the hallway end []
kanoche, Kael’s grip on his phone tightened–he almost crushed it. Veins pulsed on his forehead []
baterly opened Sloane’s earlier message: [Kael Ms. Hale brought me to Jasmine Manor today to meet Ms. Quinn.]]
of Sloane, but Kael ignored it. His eyes fixed on the man in the photo’s corner–and the woman across from him. They were close, gazing tenderly.[]
Cas Coran and Nova
held said she was at a work dinner, but she was sneaking out to meet Corin! And now she wasn’t coming home..[]
staying with him?]
‘s chest ached, his eyes turning red with anger []
He threw his phone aside and snapped at his driver, “Go to Jasmine Manor!“]
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Nova mezzed, nose and eyes reddening.]
She pulled her coat tighter, pushed open the door, planning to take a hot shower and sleep early.[]
But when she walked into the bedroom, she froze–men’s clothes were laid out on the bed…]
Nova paused]
The next moment, the door opened again. A man in a bathrobe walked in–tall, proud, hair half–dry. A few water droplets slid down his open robe collar, disappearing into his firm chest. He exuded raw masculinity.[]
was Corin
Nova turned at the sound, eyes meeting his deep, dangerous gaze.
Her breath caught, and she looked away. “Mr. Thorne…“[]
Her head spun. Even if she was stupid, she knew she’d been set up.]
Cara frowned, gaze locking onto her.[]
without a word, he made her heart race.]
Now thought he sunderstood she hurried to explain, “You have the wrong idea! The maid told me to come here–I had no clue! I was tricked.“[]
She wanted the rom for a hiding spot]
There were so comes as the room, and the lying mald was probably gone. If someone came now, she couldn’t explain.]
Mer øyes lavalled on a closet She grabbed Corn’s deeve in panic “Mr. Thorne, can you hide for a minute…“[]
Corwys darkland, and for grabbed her wrist instead–warm, strong
“Miding win↑ Leip. § a fun late (“]
Then she heard burrad Bootsteps colade. A load kick followed bangs voice rose, during trouble. “Ms. Hale, I have something urgent! Are you asleep? Open the door!”
Each ktoch hat Nova’s coldruna
fie glared at the door trest Blazing in her eyes!)
fo Sloane hasn’t irated–hand set her up again. The maid was defuitely bribed []
But there was no burning back. If one saw this, she was dime¦¦
Chapter 24 Kart Came to Catch the Cheat
Grace and Kael–without proof, she couldn’t explain to them.[]
She took a deep breath, looking up at Corin, her voice hoarse. “Mr. Thorne, it’s an emergency. Please hide…“[]
Corin glanced at the narrow closet, frowning []
When had he ever hidden like this? He clearly didn’t want to.[]
Nova’s heart sank]
Of course–this didn’t affect him. They were strangers. Why would he humiliate himself to help her?]
Just then, more commotion outside! Kael’s voice rang out, barely holding back anger. “Nova. Mabel was worried–she asked me to pick yo
As his words fell, Nova’s heart turned ice cold. Panic surged through her.]
