, Chapter 173 Steal His Woman , Does it matter he noticed those marks? , “Do you care about him that much? Are you afraid he’ll be mad after seeing those marks?” Nathaniel’s voice carried a bitter edge. , Cecilia didn’t respond to him. , He simply couldn’t understand why she had cried. , Before, Nathaniel remained indifferent when Cecilia cried, but now, her tears left him feeling utterly powerless. , “Stop crying.” , He gently kissed her forehead, the bridge of her nose, and her cheeks. , A flicker passed through Cecilia’s eyes. She tried to push him away but simply couldn’t. , At that moment, there was a knock at the door. , “Ms. Smith, I brought you new clothes,” the waitress announced from outside. , Nathaniel abruptly halted, leaning close to Cecilia’s ear, his breathing heavy. , Cecilia wiped away the tears on her face and glared at him. , Nathaniel subtly shifted his position, allowing her the space to open the door and retrieve her clothes. , Cecilia cracked open the door slightly, collecting her clothes, and composed herself. , “Mr. Rainsworth, would you mind stepping out? I need to change my clothes.” , Fearing that she might cry again, Nathaniel left the restroom. , He stood outside, lighting up a cigarette. He found it challenging to suppress the unsettling feeling in his heart. , do upset Cecilia , The waitress had bought her a summer top. Once she put it on, even though her hair covered her neck, the tiny, scattered marks were still visible. , Cecilia gazed at her reflection in the mirror for a long time before finally stepping out. , Nathaniel was still standing there when he saw her come out. He extinguished the cigarette in his hand. , “Where are you going?” , 12:24 PM c , Chapter 173 Steal His Woman , “Don’t you know? I’m having lunch with a friend.” , If it been for the fact that Cecilia was truly under his surveillance, Nathaniel would certainly not have allowed her to go. , Perhaps out of a sense of guilt, he didn’t try to stop her. , 5 Pearls: , Having composed herself, Cecilia returned to the private room, only to find that Calvin had left a jacket on her chair. , “You’re afraid of the cold, so I had the waitress bring over a jacket.” , “Thank you.” , Cecilia put on the jacket. , Throughout the meal, Calvin refrained from mentioning the marks on her neck. , He kept serving her food. , Cecilia seemed somewhat distracted as she ate. , “Ceci, if something is troubling you, you must tell me. Don’t keep it all to yourself,” Calvin said. , “Okay.” , Calvin knew that her words were just lip service. She would certainly never ask him for help. , After they finished eating, he escorted Cecilia back to Rainsworth Group. , After watching Cecilia leave, he returned to his car. , A call came through. It was from his good friend, Yannick Hayes. “So, how did it go? Did you confess to her?” , Calvin gazed out the car window. “No.” , “What do you mean, no? That’s not like you at all.” , Calvin was always full of energy, acting swiftly in everything he did. , “I think she doesn’t like me. I’m worried that if I confess my feelings, we won’t even be able to remain friends afterward.” , On the other end of the phone, Yannick couldn’t help but laugh. “Who can resist your charm?” , “I have no choice. She’s in love with someone else.” , The thought of the marks on her neck made Calvin clench his fists.. , “Who is it?” Yannick still didn’t know that Calvin was in love with Cecilia. He had only heard that , , Chapter 173 Steal His Woman , 5 Pearls , For the sake of that woman, he had disregarded all risks and forcefully returned to the country. , “Nathaniel Rainsworth,” replied Calvin. , Of course. Yannick knew who Nathaniel was. , He couldn’t help but curse. , “You want to steal his woman?” , The person that Yannick had in mind was Stella. , What’s so special about an entertainer who’s the object of a thousand admirers‘ dreams? , Holding his phone tightly. Calvin asked Yannick. “Is there a problem?” , Yannick was somewhat anxious. , “Stella is no ordinary woman. It’s clear that she’s no good. She’s simply not worth your trouble. with Nathaniel.” , Send , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.