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Chapter 221
Suzanne had hoped to uncover incriminating evidence on Nathan’s phone, but all she discovered were photos of his latest weapon.
designs.
Browsing through his WhatsApp, she found that he had blocked Sally a month ago. However, he retained Sally’s contact number with her surname as the display name.
Wrapped in a blanket, Suzanne sighed in frustration at the lack of evidence. Suddenly, she noticed Nathan had saved her contact as Honey” in his phone. Upon double-checking, she confirmed the endearing nickname.
Filled with surprise, Suzanne cradled the phone against her chest as her heart raced with delight. Carefully, she placed it back on the table, unaware that Nathan was stirred awake by her movements.
Nathan caught a whiff of Suzanne’s enticing scent and instinctively swallowed hard. He feigned sleep until Suzanne settled back onto the bed. After some time, he opened his eyes the darkness and stole a glance at Suzanne, who lay peacefully beside him.
Natha
her in the moonlit room with a heavy heart. She
e, yet so painfully out of reach.
the AC remote, Nathan adjusted the room temperature and his blanket over Suzanne.
The air gradually chilled in the silent room. Sensing the cold, Suzanne stirred in her sleep and snuggled closer to Nathan. Her small frame nestled against his comforting heat.
Stroking Suzanne’s head, Nathan gently swept her hair back and planted a kiss on her forehead. The desolation in his heart melted
away as he caught a whiff of her subtle fragrance.
Suddenly, Nathan stiffened, his brow furrowing in alarm.
It appeared that Suzanne had unconsciously reached for his abdomen in her sleep. Her hand slipped beneath his shirt and traced up to his muscular abs.
It wandered across his chest and settled there comfortably. Her soft touch teased Nathan to the point where he could barely contain himself.
Flustered, Nathan took a deep breath and attempted to return to
sleep. Yet, he couldn’t bear to let go of Suzanne and had to wrestle with his inner turmoil throughout the night. Ultimately, he knew he had brought it upon himself.
The next morning, Suzanne awoke from an embarrassing dream, vaguely recalling that she had taken advantage of Nathan in her sleep. Upon fully regaining her senses, she was overcome with shock.
Never did she imagine waking up in Nathan’s embrace, with her body pressed against his and her hand resting upon his chest.
Suzanne was horrified beyond words. Neously, she lifted her eyes and was relieved to see Nathan still asleep. She fervently prayed that Nathan wouldn’t discover her inappropriate actions.
With her heart racing, Suzanne carefully shifted away from Nathan as her hand slipped down from his chest. As she held her breath, she cautiously moved her hand toward his abdomen. All of a sudden, Nathan seized her hand and pressed it against his lower abdomen.
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Suzanne jumped in surprise.
Eyes closed, Nathan slurred, “Where are you groping this early in the morning?”
“N-No… I’m not groping. I was thinking of…” Suzanne stuttered
nervously as she extracted her hands from his grip.
She worried that he’d misunderstand her words as an admission of
guilt.
Not bothering to open his eyes, he asked, “What’s on your mind?”
Her mind went blank as she struggled to explain herself. Their intimate and suggestive proximity in the bed caused her cheeks to flush in embarrassment. She had no idea how to deal with the shame.
A moment later, unable to find an excuse, she mumbled, “I’m sorry!”
He chuckled. “You don’t have to apologize for
husband.”
ing your
didn’t do that.” Her heart quivered and beat loudly. Her cheeks were
red from the embarrassment.
Nathan held her hand and slowly guided it upward through his abs to his hard chest. He offered, “Touch me whenever you want. You don’t have to apologize or explain yourself.”
Her fingers traced his skin. His muscles were defined and just the right size. She seemed entranced, relishing the sensation on her fingertips that made her feel both shy and tempted. Her heart rammed against her ribcage.
His skin was warm to the touch, and his breathing ragged.
“S-Stop.” She shyly withdrew her hand, but he pressed it firmly against
his chest.
The room’s temperature rose as their breaths grew heavier. In the suggestive atmosphere, he finally opened his eyes and shot her a look of passionate desire, heightening the anticipation.
The seductive look in his eyes was an abyss of scorching lava that drew her in. Lowering her gaze, she dared not meet his eyes.
“How do you like my body?” he whispered into her ear.
The blush on her cheeks immediately deepened. Even her ears were burning.
She pressed her lips and gave him a nod. At the same time, her hand on his chest visibly relaxed as she savored the sensation of his skin.
“Touch me if you want. You don’t have to do it while I’m asleep.” He directed a loaded remark at her. She opened her mouth, but no words
came out.
At that moment, she had melted into a puddle. She stubbornly denied’
in a weak voice, “I didn’t touch you.”
Her denial was futile. He slowly released he. nand and wrapped an
arm around her waist, pressing her against his body.
ace turned red upon sensing his rock-hard manhood pressing ast her. She tensed up. Her skin was burning. She gulped as her
neart raced.
He croaked in a low voice, “I won’t divorce you, and we won’t only be a married couple on paper as well. You’d better prepare yourself to perform the duties of a wife in bed any time from now.”
The duties of a wife? Her heart nearly leaped out of her throat. She was frenzied, feeling shy, nervous, afraid, yet a little expectant.
The morning felt like a dream to her. She wondered what went wrong. Not only did she fall to unearth evidence of his alleged extramarital affair, but something had changed in their relationship.
Succumbing to his temptation, she fiercely clung to what remained of erher sanity. After some struggle, she freed herself from his embrace hind moved to the other side of the bed, keeping a distance from him. heThen, she muttered, “Don’t touch me.”
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The light in Nathan’s eyes dimmed in the face of the disappointment. Suzanne noticed the change in him and grappled with guilt as though she had let him down.
Nonetheless, her guilt dissolved once she thought about his affair with Sally. Besides, she didn’t plan to tell anyone, including Nathan, about the fact that she wasn’t Suzanne, that she was still searching for her real identity.
With that in mind, she sat up in bed and combed through her hair. “I don’t want to spend my life with a jerk like you.”
He sat up in bed just like she did. Bending over and lowering his head, he ruffled through his hair and let out a long and soft sigh.
He began helplessly, “This isn’t the first time you called me a jerk. Give me a reason why.”
She lowered her head in silence. Pinching the hem of the blanket, she sank into thoughts.
He added, “I can only change if you tell me
at’s wrong.”
Feeling oddly calm, she claimed, “You only have eyes for your first love.”
Hearing that, he sighed and protested helplessly, “But you’re my first
love.”
Caught by surprise, she paused for seconds before saying, “What nonsense is that?”
He stared at her. “That’s not a good reason to call me a jerk. Any other reason?”
“When you were injured, you insisted on getting Sally to live with you, even when I was by your side. You-
He cut her off. “I brought her over to the Norvanian military on strictly professional terms. It had nothing to do with my private life.”
The more he argued, the more absurd she found his excuses. She confronted him, “How about the hugging in the patient room? Was that strictly professional too?”
It was at that moment he finally grasped the reason Suzanne left without a word and her insistence on getting a divorce.
So, that was the misunderstanding. Fortunately, she failed to keep her thoughts to herself and blurted it out to him.
Nathan sighed again and explained, “She threw herself at me. Did you stumble on that scene?”
Men were full of bullshit. That was too much of a coincidence.
Feeling aggrieved, she turned her face away from him, pouting and tearing up.
than added, “There is a surveillance camera in the VIP ward. I’ll get neone to show you the footage later.”
She mumbled dejectedly, “I won’t watch it.”
“Well, you shouldn’t suspect me if you refuse to watch the footage. If you doubt me, you should give me a chance to prove my innocence.”
She grabbed the blanket tighter and hung her head in sadness. Like a kitten, she purred softly, “I gave you a final chance, but you didn’t cherish it.”
She had lost all hope in Nathan when he gave up on her in favor of saving Sally from drowning. The hugging incident at the VIP ward killed off any remaining longing for him. She was utterly dismayed.
A splitting headache crept up Nathan’s head. He plunged backward into the bed. He was bad at dealing with relationship conflicts and terrible at coaxing women.
Chubs had no memories of him anymore. Not only that, she had lost all her love and trust in him. Despite trying to explain himself and show her evidence, she refused to listen.
Was she hell-bent on accusing him of cheating and getting a divorce?
Resting a hand over his closed eyes, he questioned with a heavy heart, “Why did you even marry me in the first place?”
Taken aback, she didn’t have an answer for him. The two sank into a brief silence.
He pressed on, “Did you marry me purely because you needed a man to depend on once you hit the suitable age? Did you regret your decision to marry me after finding out I was a boring, busy,
usy, and
unromantic man who couldn’t get over his first love and failed to fulfill your ideals of a husband?”
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Suzanne looked down. Then, she shook her head in anguish, words caught in her throat.
“Is that a yes?” Nathan questioned in a whisper, sounding upset.
Suzanne finally released her feelings and said in a sobbing voice, “No.
He moved his hands away as his misty eyes fluttered open. After that, he got out of bed and stood with his back facing her.
He stated, “I don’t care what you’re thinking, but don’t ever bring up divorce again. That’s simply impossible.”
He added, “If you think I could do better, just let me know. I can change for you in every aspect except for my personality.
“Be upfront with me and do not make me second-guess your thoughts, because I can’t read your mind.”
With that, he headed toward the bathroom, leaving her behind. She quietly wiped away her tears and sniffle
To be honest, she feared Nathan when he put on a serious and glum face. His words just now intimidated her. Even if she felt upset and wronged, she dared not act out in front of him.
However, upon second thought, she felt angry at herself for acquiescing to him.
She stormed to the bathroom entrance and spoke to him through the door, “Write me a letter of guarantee. Promise me you won’t have anything to do with Sally in the future.
“Otherwise, you’ll have to accept my request to divorce
unconditionally.” She felt anxious when she brought up the topic of divorce in her speech again.
After stating her request, she scrambled into the dressing room to change.
Soon, Nathan emerged from the bathroom looking fresh and clean. He found the door to the dressing room closed.
So, he grabbed a pen and paper from the dresser and took a seat on the wicker chair on the balcony. He started writing.
After Suzanne changed, she washed up in the bathroom and tied her long hair before walking out refreshed.
At the same time, Nathan wandered into the room from the balcony and handed a paper to her. She took it and read his writing.
The document, titled “Letter of Guarantee”, read, “I, Nathan Morrison, promise my wife, Chubs, that I will never cheat on her and betray my family. In the event that happens, I shall agree to a divorce
unconditionally.”
After reading, she looked up and corrected him, “I’m not Chubs.”
He calmly argued, “Well, Grandma calls y nubs.”
He wasn’t wrong, though. She finally acknowledged his letter of guarantee.
Still, Nathan acted pretty distant and aloof throughout their exchange. Tacit by nature, he even kept his letter of guarantee short and straight to the point.
She folded the letter and tucked it away carefully. Her aggrieved feelings dissipated. Once again, she reconciled with him without any bottom line.
Since he had written her the letter, she caved in and said softly, “Let’s
head downstairs and have breakfast”
He approached her and mumbled, “Are you not upset at me anymore?”
“Yeah.” She nodded.
She was ready to leave just as he stood in front of her. “Let’s go. It’s time for breakfast.”
Just as she turned around to leave, he pulled her along by the waist before pinning her against the wall.
She stared at him in shock and disbelief. Nervous and lost, she pushed back against his chest.
Gasping for breath, she asked feebly, “What are you doing?”
He fixed a fiery gaze on her pretty face and later stared at her rosy
lips. Swallowing hard, he muttered,” want to kiss my wife.”
Immediately after, he kissed her passionately.
“Mmph!” She moaned in pain when he forcefully kissed her out of the
blue.
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At that moment, Nathan poured all of his long-suppressed desires into the deep kiss.
Suzanne was dazed by the kiss, her mind going blank. She only knew that his kiss was deep and long as he pressed her against the wall for what seemed like centuries.
After it ended, she dumbfoundedly followed Nathan downstairs and joined the family for breakfast.
At the table, Florence curiously asked, “Suzanne, what did Madam Hoffis want from you yesterday?”
Everyone looked at Suzanne with interest.
Suzanne paused slightly before replying, “Oh, nothing much.”
Then, she lowered her head to continue eating breakfast, showing no intention of telling them.
Layla sneered disdainfully, “What else could it be? People like Madam Hoffis either resort to threats or bribery.
“Anyway, she probably wanted to get Suzanne away from Nathan for her precious granddaughter’s sake.”
Suzanne felt a bit annoyed. “Layla, you sure can read people.”
Nathan quietly ate breakfast, but his expression became increasingly
grim.
Ever the busybody, Wendy excitedly leaned toward Suzanne and asked, “How much money did Madam Hoffis offer you?”
Suzanne casually answered, “She says I can state any price.”
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Wendy was astonished. “Oh my God you didn’t agree?”
As soon as she said so, Wendy realized her mistake, glanced at Nathan’s unhappy face, and hastily added, “I mean, you have great self -control to not be tempted by vanity. That’s commendable.”
Suzanne shrugged it off.
The atmosphere at the table became awkward while everyone watched Nathan’s reactions closely
Only Layla, unafraid of stirring up trouble, continued, “Without Nathan’s approval, she couldn’t leave this marriage even if she wanted the money. I overheard her talking about divorce with Nathan last night.”
Everyone present looked at Suzanne with shock, their eyes filled with suspicion as they assumed that she shamelessly wanted to divorce for money.
“Suzanne, is that true?” Florence asked nervously.
Wendy exclaimed, “No way, did you really choose money?”
Layla smirked, looking smugly at Nathan.
than, don’t use your
power to bind this gold digger by your side. She’s not worth it.”
Suzanne slowly set down her utensils, her face darkening. She had completely lost her appetite. Although she wanted to speak, she was unsure of how to explain.
Just then, with a chilling and commanding tone, Nathan furiously bellowed at Layla, “Layla Unvine, you’ve crossed the line by
eavesdropping other’s conversation!”
Everyone was intimidated by his terrifying anger, and even Duke didn’t dare to defend Layla.
Layla couldn’t stand Nathan defending Suzanne. Overwhelmed by
rage, she retorted in displeasure, “I haven’t crossed any lines, not like your vain wife! Oh, wait, your marriage is just a sham.”
Immediately, Nathan’s face fell.
Suzanne also appeared stunned by Layla’s words.
The others were all surprised too. But considering Suzanne’s background and history, they felt Nathan’s lack of intimacy toward her was understandable.
In that instant, the air was filled with tension.
Duke noticed Nathan’s extremely unpleasant expression and panicked. Grabbing Layla’s hand, he whispered, “What nonsense are you spouting? Apologize to Nathan and Suzanne. You’re speaking out. of turn even when sober!”
Layla angrily shook off his hand, raising her chin defiantly as she firmly addressed Nathan, “Did I say anything wrong?”
Nathan remained silent, took out his phone, and dialed a number.
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Sternly, Nathan ordered, “Send two search teams to Morrison Residence,”
Layla became frantic as her face paled, staring blankly at Nathan.
Meanwhile, the table erupted into murmurs.
“Why do we need to search the house?”
“We’re a family, Nate. What are you planning to do?”
“That’s unnecessary.”
Nathan ignored their words. With an indifferent expression, he left the dining table and went to sit on the couch in the living room.
An air of intimidating authority enveloped him, making everyone. shiver with fear. It felt like a serious family conflict was about to break out, and their hearts were filled with worry and terror.
Suzanne glanced at Nathan, then at the others, feeling conflicted.
Under Gary and Florence’s demands, the Morrisons’ in-laws were forcibly living together. Hence, com Is were inevitable. Though everything seemed fine on the su
tension.
ce, there were undercurrents of
Soon, Cole arrived with six military investigation personnel, equipped with professional gear.
“General Morrison, the search teams are here.”
Lounging on the couch, Nathan gazed at the coffee table, lightly
tapping his chin with his fingers. His movements seemed casual but imposing.
Everyone left the dining table and gathered in the living room, watching as the search teams headed toward their rooms.
Alarmed, Layla squeezed Duke’s hand forcefully.
Duke couldn’t bear to see her mistreated, so he gathered courage and yelled at Nathan, “Nate, you don’t own this place! What gives you the right to snoop around? Have you obtained our consent? What exactly are you planning?”
Nathan raised an eyebrow, his impassive gaze turning toward Duke. His honest and courteous demeanor was truly worrying.
He spoke slowly, each word deliberate, “You’d better pray that nothing is found. Otherwise, you’ll face legal consequences.”
Unfazed, Duke argued, “Why should I be worried? I just can’t stand your aloofness! Do you even care for your family?”
Nathan didn’t bother to respond.
Gary and Florence also sat down, starting to criticize Nathan for not consulting them before suddenly calling in the search teams, deeming his behavior somewhat excessive.
Despite their scolding, Nathan remained indifferent.
Suddenly, Cole rushed down, his expression urgent. “General Mor we’ve found something.”
present looked at Cole in surprise. When Cole placed high- niature listening devices and cameras on the coffee table, were shocked beyond words.
Gary stood up, pointing angrily at the items on the table. “Where did. you find these? Who’s responsible for this?”
Cole replied, “They were all found in General Morrison and Madam’s
bedroom.”
banne covered hid her mouth in anger and incredulity, unable to believe
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"If you didn't do it, then who else could it be?" Wendy countered, then sarcastically adding, "Besides, you used to be so fond of Nate."
Wendy's words made Layla's expression turn even more unpleasant, and the hostile tension was gradually reaching its breaking point.
Suppressing his emotions, Duke softly asked, "Layla, did you do it?"
"No." Layla's defiance escalated. "Even you don't believe me?"
Duke raised his voice out of frustration, saying, "You were so afraid of the search teams showing up. Who else could it be but you?"
Tears welled up in Layla's eyes as she screamed, "If you don't believe me, let's get a divorce!"
Just then, Gary slammed his hand on the table, roaring, "That's enough!"
The entire living room fell silent.
Suzanne flinched at Gary's outburst, nervously looking at him.
Gary took a deep breath before cautiously asking Nathan, "Nate, how should we handle this matter?"
Nathan's demeanor was serious, and his gaze was unwavering as he looked at Gary. "Of course, we need to find out who invaded our privacy and then take legal action."
Florence interjected anxiously, "Nate, we're all family. We can't resort to legal action. It'll ruin our harmony and could even lead to imprisonment!"
Gary nodded. "Yes, your mother is right. Can't you just let this go for our sake? Since nothing happened in your room and no harm was caused, can't we just leave it at that?"
Suzanne was utterly speechless, staring incredulously at Gary and Florence. This appeasement tactic, was it really the key to family harmony?
Both Nathan and her privacy had been violated, yet they claimed there was no harm caused.
She couldn't even remember if she had changed clothes in the room whenever Nathan wasn't home. What if she did? Would she have been recorded nude?
The thought sent chills down Suzanne's spine. She had never expected such perversion to exist within her own family.
Nathan reached out, taking the items on the coffee table and handing them to Cole.
Florence pleaded tearfully, "Nate, please! For my sake, let's not pursue this any further. We're all family. Let's just move forward and make sure it doesn't happen again, okay?"
After that, she glanced at Layla.
Layla snorted in displeasure. "Mom, why are you looking at me like that? It's not like I installed them!"
Wendy interjected again, "Then why were you so nervous when the search teams arrived? You even knew that Nate and Suzanne had a sham marriage."
Layla hesitated. "Well, that's..."
Her gaze flickered nervously. Swallowing hard, she pointed at Tobias and Cheryl who had been quietly observing. "Aren't Tobias and Cheryl suspicious too? Why suspect me?"
Tobias and Cheryl were taken aback. "What does this have to do with us?"
Layla continued, "Everyone here is a suspect! Maybe it was an outsider who sneaked in to install them. Remember when Sally stayed over before? She's so infatuated with Nathan. Maybe she's the culprit!"
Everyone exchanged glances, finding Layla's reasoning to make sense.
Nathan rose to his feet, composed and calm. "I will continue to investigate this matter."
Florence attempted to persuade him again, saying, "Nate, why bother with this?"
Nathan looked at her. "Mom, you don't need to worry about this. Chubs and I will move out for now. Once everything is clear, we'll discuss further actions."
No one dared to object.
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Nathan walked up to Suzanne, gently taking her hand. “Move out with me, okay?”
Suzanne nodded repeatedly. Yes, of course she would. This house and the family members… She couldn’t help but feel frightened at the thought of who might be the spy.
“Go upstairs and pack your things,” Nathan said softly.
“Okay,” Suzanne replied before rushing upstairs.
Everyone sat in the living room with grim expressions, while the air was heavy with tension.
Nathan picked up Suzzane’s suitcase. After bidding farewell to everyone, they left the Morrison Residence.
Once they were in the car, Suzanne asked curiously, “Where are we going?”
Nathan leaned back in his seat, his gaze tender as he looked at her startled face. He asked cautiously, “Sudvilla. Is that alright?”
Sudvilla?
There had always been a knot in Suzanne’s heart regarding that place. After all, it was the home Nathan had custom-built for Sally, tailored.
her tastes in both decoration and style.
now, the circumstances didn’t allow for her to be sentimental.
ne didn’t want to return to Morrison Residence, and she couldn’t possibly ask Nathan to set up a new home if she refused to stay in Sudvilla, too.
“It’s alright. I have no problem with that,” Suzanne answered with a
faint smile.
Nathan’s eyes softened, and he couldn’t help but reach out and tousle
her hair.
Suzanne felt a hint of intimacy in his gesture, blushing slightly. Then, she added, “But, can you also have the search team check Sudvilla?”
Nathan paused.
Suzanne hurriedly explained, “Even though Layla used to like you and dislikes me now, I don’t think she’s that twisted.”
Nathan furrowed his brows. “Who told you that Layla liked me?”
“Wendy.”
Nathan smiled helplessly. “And you believed her?”
“I’ve noticed it myself. She does like you, which is why she’s so hostile toward me,” Suzanne said convincingly.
Nathan pursed his lips and fell silent. He sat still while deep in thought, his profound dark eyes gazing out the window.
a
Suzanne stole a glance at him and noticed he once again wore a stern and intimidating expression, approach him.
king it difficult for anyone to
Taking a deep breath, she leaned closer to him, pressing her body. agit his arm and tilting her head to peer up at his face. “Even
Sally was so infatuated with you, didn’t you ever suspect her?”
Nathan felt her soft chest pressed against him, his body tensed ntly. He looked down, eyes fixed on her chest.
His heartbeat inexplicably quickened, his Adam’s apple bobbed, and his warm eyes flickered.
With a tender smile tugged at his lips, he responded hoarsely,
Everyone is under suspicion. We will continue to investigate.”
“Should we search Sudvilla too?”
“Of course.”
“Okay.” Suzanne revealed a satisfied and relieved smile.
As she slowly moved away, Nathan felt empty in his heart and a hint of reluctance. He murmured, “Chubs.”
Suzanne was a bit puzzled. “Why are you calling me Chubs now?”
“It sounds more intimate. It’ll help to strengthen our bond.”
Suzanne blushed, shyly lowering her head and nodding. “Oh.”
Nathan looked at her delicate and fair face, unable to resist the urge to pinch her cheek. However, he restrained himself and softly. explained, “Chubs, there’s nothing between Layla and I. Don’t let your imagination run wild.”
Looking at his nervous expression and earnest explanation, Suzanne thought that he cared about her. On second thought, it felt real.
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Forty minutes later, the car stopped at the entrance of Sudvilla. Suzanne followed Nathan out of the car and into the living room.
They had just settled down when Cole hurried over, holding a dozen or so listening devices in his hands. His face was pale, filled with nervousness and anger. “General Morrison, take a look at this.”
Nathan frowned, looking at the pile of listening devices. His expression changed drastically, while his gaze turned even colder.
Suzanne was also shocked, looking at Cole and then at Nathan, feeling lost and confused.
The air suddenly became stern and serious.
The search team conducted a thorough search including the garden and lawn to ensure there were no other bugs. After reporting to
Nathan, they left promptly.
Anxiously, Suzanne asked, “Who installed these?”
Cole looked uneasy, shaking his lightly, while Nathan smirked mysteriously, remaining silent.
usly, he and Donald had discussed matters here. Project
nt had been leaked, and he had even suspected Suzanne’s
ty and whether she was the culprit.
w, it seemed utterly ridiculous.
He felt ashamed and angry at his own incompetence and ignorance. He was quite sure about the true identity of the culprit. To follow the trail, he couldn’t tip his hand.
Seeing Nathan lost in thought and ignoring her, Suzanne pressed on,
Could it be Sally?”
Nathan looked up with a mysterious gaze and whispered, “Chubs, you need to act like you don’t know anything. Don’t make a fuss, don’t question, and don’t investigate.”
“Why?”
Nathan coaxed her, “Just listen to me, don’t ask.”
Suzanne paused, then asked again, “Why would she do this? Is she so obsessed with you that she’s becoming psychotic?”
This had nothing to do with love.
“No, don’t jump to conclusions,” Nathan reassured her, calming her emotions.
Turning to Cole, he said, “Dispose of these things.”
“Yes, General Morrison.”
“And continue with what I instructed you earlier.”
Cole nodded. “Yes,”
“You can go now.”
After bidding farewell, Cole left with the equipment.
The spacious living room became quiet with just Suzanne and Nathan
ed around, noticing that nothing had changed. However, eturn, her state of mind had shifted, feeling a certain
ss and discomfort that she couldn’t quite explain.
er scanning the room, she looked at Nathan and met his burning
gaze.
Suzanne’s heart skipped a beat, feeling as if she had been scorched.
Her heartbeat accelerated, her cheeks warmed up, and she felt at a loss, avoiding his gaze.
Suzanne felt suddenly awkward. She didn’t know when it started, but Nathan’s gaze toward her had become very different.
His intense and passionate stare always seemed to lay bare his feelings, leaving her confused, unwittingly creating illusions in her
mind.
Nathan noticed Suzanne’s cheeks flushing for some reason, and her gaze was evasive. He chuckled softly. “Are you feeling hot?”
Suzanne shook her head. “No.”
Nathan glanced at his watch; it was only 10:00 am. “Do you want to fead?”
Suzanne looked at the array of books in front of her, pursing her lips. and nodding.
Nathan then stood up. “Pick a book and come to the study.”
Suzanne also stood up, feeling somewhat awkward. “No need. I’ll just read in the living room.”
Nathan’s tone was light as he insi
me company.”
1, “Come to the study and keep
Suzanne felt bewildered. She blinked and stared at him incredulously.
Had she heard correctly?
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Nathan’s eyes betrayed a subtle hint of nervousness that was not easily perceptible. “I have some business to attend to in the study. You should come too.
Suzanne watched him quietly. Underneath his calm and stern exterior, she sensed the clumsiness of someone inexperienced in matters of the heart.
She walked to the bookshelf, casually selecting a book and holding it to her chest as she turned to face him.
Nathan headed the study, with Suzanne following behind.
In the study, he dealt with his work at the desk while Suzanne sat on the couch reading. Neither of them disturbed the other.
The room was bright and warm, with a gentle breeze blowing in from the balcony, carrying with it a faint floral scent that was refreshing and soothing.
The sunlight streamed in through the windows, creating a cozy and romantic atmosphere that was pea l and delightful.
During this time, Nathan couldn’t help but look up at her from time to time, just like ten years ago. He couldn’t focus on anything when she was around.
He couldn’t resist stealing glances at her as she focused on her reading, admiring her alluring and rosy cheeks. He felt the urge to reach out and touch them.
It was the same as it was ten years ago.
Nathan sighed lightly with emotion, thinking that Vera truly had a keen insight. Science could be manipulated, but a wise person’s
judgment was never wrong.
“Chubs.”
Suzanne, engrossed in her reading, was startled by Nathan’s voice. She looked up in puzzlement, her eyes clear and innocent. “Yes?”
“Are you bored?”
Suzanne shook her head. “No.”
“Do you want something to eat?” Nathan stood up and walked away from his desk. “I’ll get you some fruit.”
“No need, 1-” Suzanne’s voice trailed off as Nathan’s figure disappeared from the room. She felt a bit dumbfounded.
Before long, Nathan returned with a plate of freshly cut fruit, placing it on the coffee table before sitting down next to Suzanne.
He sat rather close, causing Suzanne to shift nervously in her seat as she glanced at the fruit on the table and then back at him.
“Eat,” he said.
Suzanne obediently picked up a fork and took a piece of pineapple, savoring its sweetness. She chewed le watching Nathan, her eyes filled with curiosity.
Why did he bother to cut the fruit, bring it over, and then not eat any himself? Was he done with his work? Why was he watching her eat?
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t, Suzanne locked eyes with Nathan, her gaze holding a nnocence and curiosity. She took another piece of fruit ‘Aren’t you going to eat?”
chuckled lightly, his gaze warm as he replied, “No. You can them.”
uzanne popped another juicy piece of fruit into her mouth and
mumbled, “Aren’t you busy?”
Ignoring her question, Nathan asked, “What book are you reading?”
Suzanne picked up the book and showed it to him. “I randomly picked up a suspense novel. It’s quite interesting.”
Nathan took the book, glanced at the title and synopsis, then casually placed it back on the table, his interest seemingly waning.
After eating a few more pieces of fruit, Suzanne put down her fork. and reached for her book.
Suddenly, Nathan grasped her hand.
Startled, Suzanne turned to look at him, her heart racing and cheeks flushing.
Nathan murmured, “Chubs, come sit on my lap.”
Suzanne was taken aback, feeling shy and flustered. Her heart raced, and her blush deepened. Nathan, who used to be indifferent, had suddenly become so affectionate. She couldn’t quite understand it. With his other hand on her waist, Nathan gently pulled her toward him,