Chapter 434


    The secretary led Gabby through the streamlined onboarding process, then took her on a quick tour to get familiar with the


    various tasks she''d need to handle as an executive assistant.


    Magnus had been picky but finally found the perfect assistant. He felt a wave of contentment wash over him. Atst, he could


    spend quality time with his wife without the constant nagging.


    Meanwhile, at Hector''s ce...C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    Ever since Bianca''s harrowing near-drowning incident, coupled with that awkward scene the other night, their rtionship had


    be delicatelyplex.


    These days, Hector left at the crack of dawn and didn''t return untilte at night, all to avoid Bianca and the embarrassment of


    that night. But seeing less of Bianca wasn''t the same as not seeing her at all. Every morning, she was there by the door, sweetly


    warning him to take care on his way out.


    And each night, no matter howte he returned, he''d find Bianca asleep at the table, having waited up for him, surrounded by a


    spread of food she''d prepared.


    Seeing her curled up on the sofa, Hector felt a peculiar stir in his heart — a mix of pity and pain he couldn''t quite name. Every


    time, he''d gently carry her to her room without waking her. She was light as a feather, and fragile like a kitten he''d taken in.


    What Hector didn''t count on was that even azy kitten had ws.


    This morning, just as he was about to leave, Bianca blocked his path at the door.


    Tiny Bianca, tears brimming in her eyes, propped herself against the doorframe and asked, “Hector, do you dislike me? Are you


    trying to get rid of me but too polite to say so?”


    Hector was baffled — where was thising from?


    Before he could speak, an agitated Bianca continued, “I know I''m not in your league, but you saved my life. I''ve given myself to


    youpletely, my whole being, my heart. But do you find me too forward, is that why you can''t bear to look at me?”


    Overwhelmed, Bianca sobbed quietly. She couldn''t fathom how she had been so brazen the other day. Shouldn''t a girl be more


    reserved? But at that moment, she couldn''t help but want Hector to know how much she admired and longed for him.


    Now, she faced his indifference. Perhaps he found herck of modesty distasteful?


    She was from a humble background, with a father who wanted to sell her to settle his debts. She wondered where she''d found


    the courage to express her feelings to Hector, a man so far above her station.


    With a heavy heart and tears welling up, Bianca gathered her courage and asked, “Do you hate me, Hector? Why else would


    you avoiding home for dinner and speaking to me?”


    Hector was speechless. In his effort to spare Bianca embarrassment after the drowning scare, he had reduced his appearances.


    And for some reason, every nce at her stirred something within him, like now, seeing her damp forehead and long eyshes,


    and her pouty lips, a tempting shade of red.


    His gaze lingered on her face, and a heat rose through his body, burning with an intensity he couldn''t ignore. Realizing hispse,


    he coughed awkwardly. “Ahem, no, that''s not it. I''ve just been busy, that''s all.”


    With those words, Hector beat a hasty retreat upstairs. He felt the physical changes and knew he couldn''t trust himself to stay. A


    cold shower was in order — immediately.


    Hector was frustrated. Why was he having such thoughts about this girl? That wasn''t like him.


    Bianca, left in confusion, watched his fleeing figure. Even though Hector had exined why he had been absent, it felt like an


    excuse.


    Sighing, she sat at the cold dinner table, her heart growing colder with the food. It seemed Hector truly despised her; why else


    would he rush upstairs without barely speaking to her?


    Tears fell as she contemted her fate. She thought meeting Hector was a stroke of luck, a new beginning. But perhaps


    happiness wasn''t meant for someone with her hardships.


    Quietly, Bianca packed her meager


    belongings, and dressed in the w


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    She could leave quietly, sparing Hector any difort.


    She cleaned her room, leaving it as if she''d never been there, and set about erasing her presence from the vi.


    Meanwhile, Hector was submerged


    in acold bath upstairs, trying to_caal


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    conyiadeuine had gone mad.


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    famished wolf whenever he set eyes


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    Hastily, Hector peeled off his clothes that he hadn''t had time to remove earlier and slipped into a suit, toweling his hair dry as he


    made his way downstairs.


    Bianca was nowhere to be seen on the ground floor, which allowed Hector to breathe a sigh of relief. He bolted out the door,


    heading to the office as if he was making a getaway.


    Throughout the day at thepany,


    Hector was restless. He stared at the


    documents in front of him, are


    mind rep! ved the node IPBianica’s


    eyas t morning. Her gaze was so


    full of hurt, brimming with silent


    usations. And under that


    usatory stare, he had fled like a


    guilty child caught in a misdeed.


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    Frustrated, Hector ran a hand through his hair. He had been acting so out of charactertely, and he knew this couldn''t go on!