The high fever left Olivia too weak to stay awake, and she sumbed to sleep almost instantly, despite


    the tense atmosphere. Tyler rose from the couch once she drifted off.


    At that moment, a hotel staff member entered with a pail of water at the perfect temperature.


    He swiftly dismissed the staff and retrieved a towel from the pail before heading to the bed.


    Intent on soothing Olivia, he prepared to wipe her neck and forehead. As he settled beside her, the


    moonlight bathed them both.


    His gaze upon her held a predatory intensity, mixed withplex emotions.


    He positioned himself above her like a lion eyeing its prey, his cold stare softened when Olivia stirred.


    He gently ced his hand on hers, which rested on her stomach.


    *


    The following morning, Tyler left Olivia''s room at dawn, returning to his own.


    Although he hadn''t slept a wink throughout the night, he was not tired. He sat on a chair and lit a


    cigarette.


    Cami arrived to begin her workday, approaching him as he still smoked. "Sir," she addressed him.


    He barely acknowledged her, asking, "Was the missionpleted?"


    "It was donest night at midnight. We''ll have the vigers sign along with the local cadre," she


    reported.


    Recalling something, he reminded her, "Make sure it''s executed properly."


    Understanding the significance of the project to him, Cami reassured him, "Don''t worry. I''ll oversee


    everything closely."


    Then she added, "Local media has


    caught wind of Ms. Olivia''s presence


    el


    here with you. They''ve expressed interest in interviewing her. It''s crucial to shape a positive impression


    among the vigers now. I''m concerned the media may léverage her absence from yesterday''s event


    against you.


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    Tyler extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray, stating firmly, "Inform them she''s unwell due to


    pregnancy and won''t be avable for interviews."


    He had no intention of exposing her to the media.


    Cami nodded. "Understood. She


    should


    imaeed be resting. However,


    her presence could boost youre


    image among the vigers. It might be advantageous if..."


    Tyler''s gaze silenced her.


    After a brief pause, she continued, "I understand."


    Observing that he was still dressed from the previous night, she remarked, "You should rest after caring


    for her all night."


    He made noment.


    Just then, his phone rang. Cami


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    up.


    She hesitated to speak.


    "You may go," he instructed.


    After a prolonged pause, Cami replied, "Of course."


    His demeanor turned chilly as soon as she left.


    Upon waking, Naomi attempted to call Tyler, receiving no answer. She sighed and set her phone aside.


    Seeing him on the news the previous night, she assumed he was upied with his trip and decided


    against further attempts to contact him.