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Chapter 138
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| nonchntly rocked up to the hot spring about ten minutester.
The water was warm andly, soaking into my skin like sweet nectar, washing away the bone—deep chill | had.
But for the longest time, it was just me in the spring. Just when I started to feel that something was off, Zachary and Shirley
hurried over.
“President Stapleton, my apologies. Zachary said with a tone full of regret, “Mr. Zade has been swamped with work for the past
couple of years, and it’s taken a toll on his stomach. Had a bit too much to drinkst night and caught a cold. He wouldn’t have
just taken off without saying goodbye unless he was feeling downright awful.”
Took off without saying goodbye? So Hogan, he''d already left the hot spring? Just like that. without even a heads—up?
Shirley clearly looked peeved but still made nice. “You know, everyone has their off days. How about this, I''ll send a doc over to
check on Mr. Zade in person,”
“President Stapleton’s always thinking ahead.” Zachary kept up his smile, “I''ll thank you on Mr. Zade’s behall then,
After saying his piece and checking his watch, Zachary rushed off with a sense of urgency that didn’t seem faked.
Could Hogan really be under the weather? But just before in the changing room, he seemed well.
The image of a broad, warm chest shed through my mind, probably from soaking in the spring, because my face suddenly felt
like it was on fire.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org.
“Ms. March,” Shirley''s question snapped me out of it, “don’t you think Mr. Zade’s ‘sickness’ is a bit too convenient?”
| paused, well aware that Shirley wasn’t the kind to be easily fooled. But we definitely weren''t about to sit down and dish about
another man’s affairs.
Seeing | didn’t respond, Shirley gave a sarcastic smirk, “Alright, with Mr. Zade gone. I’m not in the mood either. Knock yourself
out, Ms. March.”
With that, she turned and left me with her crisp exit. Had a bit of that Wallis spunk, she did.
It was an hourter when | finally left the hot spring. During that hour, | came to a clear conclusion — trying to find out where
FreeMan was through Shirley was going to be a dead end. And as for Hogan, his mind was on Cecilia, so he probably wouldn''t
be of any help either. | had to rely on myself.
While | was pondering my next move. | bumped into Zachary, of all people. He was carrying a
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pharmacy bag- | caught a glimpse of the name.
“Xaviera,” Zachary was just as surprised, “How are you feeling now?”
| was confused, “Feeling how?”
Scratching his head, Zachary exined. “I just picked up some meds from the pharmacy, Mr. Zade asked me to get some cold
and fever stuff for you.”
“For me?” | was incredulous, “Are you sure you heard right?”
“Xaviera, I''ve been with Mr. Zade for over a year; you think | wouldn’t have that much insight?”
| was at a loss for words.
Zachary nced at me, sighed and said, “Mr. Zade’s still got a stomachache. Xaviera, could you do me a favor and deliver the
meds to him?”
| looked at Zachary skeptically but then heard him add, “I’m going to check the restaurant for some stomach-friendly porridge for
Mr. Zade.
Thoughtful, indeed. | hesitated for a couple of seconds, remembering the changing room, and then took the bag of medicine.
Shortly after. | approached Hogan’s thatched cottage with the meds, jittery. Before | got close. | could hear voices inside.
“President Stapleton, | appreciate the gesture, but I’ve already devoted to someone else. Please understand.”
| stopped dead in my tracks. Then Shirley’s voice reached my ear, “We both know the real reason Mr. Zade is here. And you
know, | never expected a forever: just once...”
“President Stapleton, please speak with discretion.” Hogan cut her off sternly. “You should be aware that I’m here with full
sincerity to discuss a coboration with you. As the representative, | believe you should seriously consider the potential of our
partnership.”