Meredith was sent home by Damian. Along the way, Damian intended to ask Meredith, but he didn't.

Although he had long seen that there was something happened between the two of them, but... Glancing at Meredith's obviously swollen lips, he immediately realized what they had just done. Damian roared helplessly in his heart. He had to work overtime at his boss's order and watched them display affection. He just couldn't stand it.

After sending Meredith home, Damian immediately called Derek to report, and then received a new order.

Damian was asked to investigate the truth about Meredith's car accident back then, and he understood it completely that the boss really had got a crush on Miss Mason.

Meredith went home and didn't do anything. She buried herself under the covers. Her hands couldn't help but caress her lips which were just kissed by Derek and were still slightly swollen.

This was the first time Derek had kissed her so gently, even though they had done the most intimate things between a man and a woman.

But at that time, Derek was always angry, every move had a sense of punishment, and there was no pity, and unlike just now, so gentle that her heart was about to jump out.

Realizing that she was actually reliving the scene, Meredith's face blushed again. What was wrong with her? Was she hunger for sex? She couldn't forget it after the kiss.

After thinking about it, Meredith rushed to take a bath, trying to wash away these messy thoughts along with the flow of water. However, she failed, and the shadow of Derek in her mind became clearer and clearer.

Did that person really believe her and be willing to help her?

Meredith clenched her lips. Women were always sensitive. Sometimes, they knew it was a moth to the fire, but they still couldn't resist the temptation.

The next day

Derek continued to undergo close examination at the hospital.

Although, everything came back to normal in his physical examination a few days ago, he could only undergo another physical examination at the strong request of Mr. Xavier and Violet. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

However, he didn't want to stay in the hospital, not to mention the work of the Xavier Group, and he also wanted to leave to investigate the things about Meredith.

"Leaving the hospital?"

Mr. Xavier shook his head resolutely. "You should stay for a few more days. Besides, the company is so strong that it can't collapse without you for a few days!"

Old Master's idea was extremely firm, and he could not allow his carefully groomed successor to take a little more risk.

When Derek was in trouble, Mr. Xavier's heart, which had been beating for decades, was about to stop beating.

Even he wanted to get Meredith back and help Derek fend off the disaster with her so-called good luck's face.

As soon as this idea came to mind, the Old Master had been thinking about it. He thought, Meredith was obedient, and as long as she was given a sum of money, she would not be able to refuse such a good thing.

Just as he was thinking, Chloe came again.

These days, she always came here early to take care of Derek herself.

Seeing her, Derek's originally relaxed brows furrowed again

"Chloe, why don't you rest at home?"

She took such good care of him that even though he was a bit annoyed, he didn't say anything hurtful.

"I'm worried about you. I want to stay with you and take care of you."

Chloe smiled and greeted Mr. Xavier politely when she saw him. Her every move was graceful and elegant, with the grace of a socialite.

Mr. Xavier nodded. He was satisfied with Chloe's recent performance. At least, the woman who had been so proud that she almost forced Derek to compromise, now learned to bow her head and make up.

In this way, the Old Matser undid a lot of knots in his mind.

"Chloe is here, and I should leave, lest I disturb you."

As he spoke, the Old Master waved at the butler beside him, and the butler immediately came over to support him. "Chloe, Derek is yours now. You must keep an eye on him and let him rest in the hospital. Let him don't think about going back to work early.”

"I see, grandpa.” Chloe smiled sweetly and sent the Old Master out.

Then, she turned back.

"I bought you breakfast. It's your favorite." Chloe took out a food box and opened it for Derek to see.

Inside were Derek's favorite soup buns and a few stacks of light dishes.

But what Chloe didn't know was that his taste had changed a lot three years later, not the same as before.

It was as if... The relationship between them had already been like this and had become a thing of the past.

Derek looked at her inexpertly setting up his breakfast and felt helpless. "Chloe, you've been back for so long. You should have your own things to do. There's no need to come to help me every day. My injury is not that serious. I don't need to be treated like this.”

"But I don't think anything is more important than you," Chloe paused

These days, how could she not notice Derek's estrangement from her? No matter what she did, no matter how hard she tried, men would only reply to her with a simple phrase, "thank you".

Chloe wanted to say that she didn't need his thanks. She wanted him.

However, Derek didn't give her a chance to say it.

Derek saw the seriousness in her eyes. For Chloe, they grew up together. He knew her character. Chloe was very stubborn and didn't give up easily. If she continued to misunderstand, and he did not reveal what he really thought, she would only fall deeper.

So, Derek decided to be ruthless and say what he really wanted to say. "Chloe, actually, I don't like what you brought.”

Chloe's face turned pale.

"You're a smart person. You know what I mean. Between us, just like the things that came with us, we used to really like each other. But after time, it's just a memory. Now I don't like you. It's impossible to force me to fall in love with you again.”

Chloe's lips trembled, as if she could not believe that Derek had really said these words.

Over the past few days, she had worked so hard that in order to make up for her mistakes, she had been learning everything. Even to make breakfast for Derek herself, she had scalded her piano hands into several ugly blisters.

But Derek was not moved.

How could he be so heartless towards her?

Derek looked at her frustrated eyes, embarrassed expression, and couldn't bear it. After all, he had known her for many years, and he didn't want to hurt this girl.

"That's all I want to say, Chloe. With your talent and looks, there will be better men waiting for you, so you..."

Chloe suddenly rushed up and tried to kiss Derek's lips. "I don't want to hear these words. I really don't want to hear them!"

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