“Patrick, Patrick! What are you doing? Let go!”
In a tussle, Jane was forcibly pulled out of the hospital room by Patrick. When they reached the corridor, she tried to pull her wrist back, attempting to stop Patrick.
Patrick suddenly stopped, turned around, and stared at Jane. Jane pulled her hand back forcefully, holding her wrist with the other hand.
“Don’t be jealous…”
“You are my girlfriend.”
Patrick was feeling very uncomfortable. He couldn’t understand why Osborn kept clinging to Jane. Where did that put him, the legitimate boyfriend? Although they no longer had an engagement, Jane would be his someday!
He wrapped his arms around Jane’s waist, forcibly pulling her towards him. A passionate kiss descended upon them, and Jane couldn’t help but feel a bit dizzy. She tiptoed, involuntarily wrapping her arms around the man’s neck.
Patrick’s kiss was filled with desire, longing, and possessiveness. Few people were passing by the hospital corridor, and occasionally curious children were swiftly ushered away by their accompanying adults, covering their eyes.
After a while, Patrick finally let go of Jane, slowly moving his hand away from her back.
He leaned close to Jane’s ear and said, “It’s impossible for me not to be jealous.”
It was a sincere statement from him to Jane.
Jane’s face was still flushed, and even her ears turned red. Hearing Patrick’s words, she also felt a warm sensation. Although this man was sometimes childish in front of her, it all boiled down to one thing – he loved her.
“Alright, I know what you’re worried about.”
Jane composed herself, straightening Patrick’s wrinkled clothes and patiently explained.
“I’ve been taking care of Osborn in the hospital recently just because he saved me. As for what I said earlier… You also know, he just woke up. At least let him recover before I slowly talk to him. Don’t be jealous.”
“But he clearly knows what our relationship is.”
Even as Jane tried to explain repeatedly that nothing would happen between her and Osborn, and even if he knew what kind of person she was, with time, even a king with a determined heart might be tempted by the goddess.
He didn’t like Osborn being so close to Jane, expressing affection towards her.
Seeing Patrick’s serious expression, Jane couldn’t help but shake her head, a hint of helplessness in her smile.
Alright, let’s not talk about Osborn anymore.
“After you tell Candice about the plan, has she shown any unusual behavior recently?”
Patrick thought carefully, his expression becoming more serious.
“There haven’t been any particularly unusual actions from her recently. She’s the same as before, always wanting to enter the study and asking me to join her.”
With a hidden meaning in Patrick’s words, Jane felt a bit uncomfortable. However, she knew that nothing was more important right now than exposing Candice’s true intentions.
She turned to him, very seriously saying, “It seems she has already started to take action… But in the future, you may have to endure a bit more. Try to meet her requests, and Candice will take the bait faster, revealing more of her true intentions.”
“You-”
Patrick clicked his tongue, frowned slightly, seemingly not quite understanding, and stared at Jane.
He raised his arm slightly, his index finger poised as if he were about to tap her on the head. After a pause, he put his hand down, nodding and saying, “You can rest assured; I know what to do. However, you also need to keep a certain distance from Osborn.”
“I understand.”
Water Moon Community.
Antony’s call came again, “Candice, how many days has it been? When will you get your hands on the North Bay’s project proposal?”
Whenever Candice received a call from Antony now, a sense of fear would emerge from the depths of her heart. However, she had no power to resist. Just like now, she could only softly promise, “I’m already working on Patrick, brother. Give me another two days, and I’ll definitely get it – ”
“Two days! Another two days!”
Antony’s voice on the other end of the phone sounded impatient.
Sitting in his office chair, he impatiently adjusted his tie, his eyes filled with weariness and contempt.
“I’ve given you so much time already. I must see the project proposal this weekend, or else – figure it out yourself!”
Beep-Beep-
A busy tone sounded in the receiver. Candice wearily put down her phone, feeling increasingly nervous. She knew Antony’s methods.
Originally, she wanted to gradually gain Patrick’s trust, successfully marry into the Pansy family, and use that as leverage against Antony.
But now, it seemed to be a big problem.
No, she couldn’t wait any longer!
Patrick wasn’t home right now. The study was usually unlocked, and if the project proposal was in there, now was a perfect opportunity.
Determined, Candice quietly left the room and turned to the study door, gently turning the doorknob.
It wasn’t locked.
She entered the study and saw several folders placed on the second layer of the bookshelf. She decided to take all of them, hastily flipping through them, but found nothing.
Time was running out. Patrick said he would be back for lunch today…
Candice suddenly realized this and became even more frantic. She ran to the drawer behind the desk and finally found a sealed file at the bottom of the third drawer. It contained only a thin sheet of paper.
“North Bay Amusement Park Project Proposal.”
This was it!
Joy filled Candice’s eyes. She quickly took out her phone and snapped a photo of the document with a satisfying “click.”
But when she was about to send it to Antony, her hand hesitated in mid-air. If Antony needed the project proposal this urgently, even if she delayed for a short time, he might not harm her. If she sent it right away, wouldn’t she lose a valuable bargaining chip?
Candice hesitated, pursing her lips. She placed the phone against her chest, deciding to temporarily abandon this idea.
However, not long after, the sound of keys turning in the lock at the door reached her ears.
Candice’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly placed the file back in the bag, restoring everything to its original place just as Patrick entered.
Their eyes met.
Patrick lightly furrowed his brows and asked, “Candy, what are you doing in the study?”
“Ah…” Candice quickly adjusted her emotions, putting on a smile to conceal her nervousness. “The nurse didn’t come today, and I was too bored at home. I thought of cleaning the room. I just finished wiping the table. If you don’t want me here, Patrick, I’ll leave right away.”