This morning, in arge room with a minimalist gray decor, Mario sipped his coffee while keeping an eye on the world stock market news on the television. It wasn’t long before his office door was knocked, and a tall, burly man in a ck shirt entered. Upon closer inspection, the man who entered could be more aptly described as a security guard or bodyguard. This man was Joseph, the one who had been assigned to watch over Kimberly.


    Without hesitation, Joseph stepped forward. He handed over a brown folder for Marco to examine. Marco epted it immediately. He then extended his hand to open the folder and began pulling out the photos it contained, one by one. For a moment, Marco scrutinized each photo he held. After a while, his forehead furrowed, and his emotions almost red up when he came across a picture that truly disturbed him.


    “Josh, can you exin the meaning of all this?” Marco asked while holding up one of the photos towards Joseph, trying to restrain his emotions.


    Joseph approached to take a look and then stood up straight again.


    “That’s a photo of Miss Kimberly during a simple engagement party at Nichs’s residence in London.”


    A sharp grin appeared on Marco’s face.


    “What did you say? Kimberly is engaged to Nichs? Without Opa Arthur’s knowledge?” Marco shook his head in disbelief.


    “That’s the information we have, Sir. The private party took ce maybe two or three days ago,” Joseph exined.


    Marco leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes for a moment. His mind raced with thoughts of Kimberly.


    Allowing Kimberly to roam freely out there had clearly been a mistake. Now, he had to think quickly about how to bring her back home.


    “Have you carried out my orders from yesterday, Josh?” Marco inquired, to which Joseph nodded in response.


    “My men sessfully gained entry to Nichs’s apartmentst night and installed a listening device in Miss Kimberly’s room. I can assure you, no one will notice the device’s cement. So, from now on, you can monitor from a distance. Additionally, as extra information, Miss Kimberly has her regr work schedule today, and during her break, she has an appointment to go to the hospital.”


    Marco’s forehead furrowed. A big question suddenly popped into his head. “To the hospital? Who’s sick? What do you mean, Kimberly?” he pressed impatiently.


    Meanwhile, Joseph nodded once more. “Miss Kimberly has an appointment with a doctor to get the results of ab test. I can’t provide more detailed information about the results at the moment, but I’ll update you as soon as possible.”


    This time, Marco nodded in acknowledgment.


    “In that case, you may go. Don’t forget to find Kimberly’s phone number. Once you have it, provide it to the IT team so that I can easily track her exact location,” Marco instructed.


    “Understood, Sir. I’ll carry out your orders promptly,” Joseph replied with a nod.


    The tall man quickly left the room, leaving Marco to continue his work. Although it was a bit difficult for him to concentrate because his thoughts were focused on Kimberly. He had a concern that her phobia, which she had struggled with in the past, might resurface and jeopardize her health. Regardless, Marco cared for Kimberly like a sister and didn’t want anything to happen to her.


    ***


    The bright weather today was in stark contrast to Kimberly’s current mood. For evidence, during breakfast, she chose to remain silent and not say a word to the man sitting across from her. The embarrassing incident fromst night had made her unwilling to address the man who was eating his meal in front of her.


    Nichs, on the other hand, was engrossed in his own activities, focusing on reading graphs disyed on his tablet rather than apologizing or engaging in small talk with Kimberly.


    When it was time to leave, Kimberly dragged her feet to exit the apartment unit towards the lobby. She immediately approached Randy, who had parked the car there. Shortly after, Nichs followed suit and they departed in silence, just as before.


    “Ran, please take Kimberly to the hospital after leaving the airport this afternoon,” Nichs instructed from behind the steering wheel.


    Randy nodded from the driver’s seat. “Certainly, Mister. I’ll take care of it.”


    “After finishing at the hospital, directly drop Kimberly off at the apartment,” Nichs ordered Randy as they entered the Alpha Beta building’s courtyard. Kimberly remained motionless, choosing to ignore and not respond to the man beside her. As she got out of the car, she decided to walk away without even ncing at Nichs.


    “It seems like Miss Kimberly is upset,” Randy, who had known his boss very well, dared to speak up.


    Nichs didn’t respond immediately from behind the wheel. He sighed deeply. But after a while, he spoke. After all, he often talked to the driver who had been working with him for five years. Randy was aware of the current rtionship between him and Kimberly.


    “She does seem mad at me. But I’m sure she’ll get back to her usual self soon,” Nichs replied confidently.


    Unintentionally, Randy chuckled from behind the wheel.


    Heughed at Nichs, who was so sure of himself. Little did he know that women usually stay angry unless appeased. Most of them are like that, right?


    “Why are youughing?” Nichs asked when he noticed Randy’sughter.


    “If I may give some advice, Mr. Nichs, it’s best not to let Miss Kimberly cool down on her own.”


    Nichs raised an eyebrow in confusion. “What do you mean?”This content is ? N?velDrama.Org.


    “What I mean is, Mr. Nichs, it’s better for you to give in and apologize first. She doesn’t like guys who are aloof, especially insensitive ones. If you want things to go back to normal, it might be a good idea to try the advice I’m giving you,” Randy exined at length to Nichs.


    This time, Nichs was truly taken aback. He took several deep breaths and exhaled slowly. In his heart, he was worried that Kimberly wouldn’t forgive him for what he didst night. But trying what Randy suggested wouldn’t hurt. So, he resolved to apologize afterpleting all his work.


    ***


    At exactly two in the afternoon, Kimberly walked casually out of the office, apanied by Randy. Fifteen minutes of drivingter, they arrived at the hospital. However, as soon as Kimberly stepped into the hospital lobby, her steps were halted when someone deliberately pulled her arm, forcing her to stop and turn around. She felt surprised and even a bit frightened, but Kimberly tried to keep herposure.


    “Kimberly Rayder, I told you we were meant to be together. Proof is that we’ve met again here.”


    Kimberly let out a bitterugh. A momentter, she responded, “Mario, what else do you need? Besides, I’m sure this isn’t fate as you im. You must have instructed your people to tail me, didn’t you?” Kimberly asked curtly, a clear expression of displeasure on her face.


    Now it was Marco’s turn tough. He felt like he had been caught red-handed. The woman in front of him had always been adept at guessing. Even from the past.


    “Alright, you’re smart, I’ll give you that. I came here just to make sure of your status. Is it true that you’re engaged to Nichs without Opa’s knowledge? You hardly even know Nichs. Aren’t you afraid he might hurt you in the future?” Marco inquired, probing.


    Kimberly shrugged indifferently. “It’s none of your business.”


    “It’s clearly my concern. How could you get engaged to someone else while we’re also engaged? I’m sure Mr. Nichs has no idea about our status, right?” Marco persisted.


    Kimberly shot a sharp re at Marco.


    “Don’t mess with me. You have no right to interfere in my personal matters. Can’t you do something nice for me?”


    Marco burst into heartyughter, finding Kimberly’s words quite amusing.


    “What did you say? Do something nice? So, you’ve considered me evil all this time? If you forget, I can bring you back home at any time. I can even destroy Nichs whenever I want. You know very well that I’m capable of doing all of that, Kimberly.” Marco’s eyes gleamed sharply, and his words sent shivers down Kimberly’s spine.


    “You know I never wanted our engagement-”


    “Yes, I know that,” Marco interrupted. “But that doesn’t mean you should run away from home. Do you know that Opa Arthur is unwell right now? Have you ever cared even a bit about his condition?”


    Kimberly was taken aback. She didn’t expect Marco to say that. She felt like an ungrateful brat, ignoring Opa Arthur, who had been taking care of her and giving her everything she asked for all these years. She had never once repaid his kindness.


    “I beg you,e back. You have a home, Kimmy. Don’t let yourself regret it. When youe back, Opa won’t be there anymore.” Marco’s tone softened, as he pleaded with her to consider his request.


    “Marco, please. I can’te back right now. I also hope you understand my situation,” Kimberly pleaded this time.


    In his position, Marco remained silent, listening to Kimberly’s words. “Alright, for the umpteenth time, I’ll let you be. But once again, I beg you,e back. I’m sure you remember my phone number. Contact me immediately if you change your mind.”


    Without waiting for Kimberly’s response, Marco left her there.