, 54 Just Friends , His eyes were filled with emotions that were indecipherable to Cecilia. , -5 Pearls , “In less than five years, where did yoChapter u get so much money for charity? Did Calvin give it to ?” , Cecilia had no idea that since she left, Nathaniel hadn’t had a single good night’s sleep. , He had spent countless nights wide awake, haunted by images of Cecilia spending time with Calvin. , “Calvin and I are just friends, I earned all my money myself…” , Before Cecilia could finish her sentence, Nathaniel’s large hand landed gently on her shoulder, slowly moving downward… , “How did you earn? Here?” , Cecilia’s mind went blank, staring at Nathaniel in disbelief. “What did you just say?” she exclaimed. , His hand was warm, but his words were icy. , Her throat tightened, and she clenched the hand at her side, her fingertips digging into her palm. , Nathaniel leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “How much did Calvin pay you? Tell me I’ll double it!” , Nathaniel trailed his fingers over her skin again and again, yearning to keep her forever imprisoned in his embrace. , “Do you remember how much your family owes me? Now, I don’t care about it anymore. Just say a number, don’t play games with me. Stay with me, and it’s all yours!” , No sooner had he finished speaking, than Cecilia could no longer hold back. She raised hand and slapped him hard across the face. , “You b*stard!” , Nathaniel’s cheeks stung with the slap. , Yet, he didn’t feel any pain as he swiftly seized Cecilia’s wrist. , He lowered his gaze, his icy gaze intently fixed on her. , “much ?” he demanded , 1

/3 , Chapter 54 Just Friends , 5 Pears , Cecilia had known early on that she had fallen in love with the wrong person, but she never imagined how little she truly knew him. , She had always believed that Nathaniel, with his obsession for cleanliness, was aloof and different from other men. , But now, she realized he was no different. , “Mr. Rainsworth, please conduct yourself with some dignity.” , Nathaniel’s adam’s apple bobbed as he gently grasped her chin. “Call me Nathaniel!” he demanded. , Cecilia was taken aback. , Nathaniel gazed at her intently, trying to ascertain if this woman had truly lost her memory, if she genuinely held no affection for him. , After a long while, Cecilia slowly uttered, “Nathaniel.” , The words, void of any warmth, were uttered from her lips. , It felt completely different from the past. , Nathaniel vividly remembered the past, after they got married, she would always gently call out his name while wrapped in his arms. , “Nathaniel, Nathaniel…” , Nathaniel’s lips were tightly drawn. He refused to believe that she had lost her memory or that she felt nothing for him. , Lowering his head, he captured her lips in a powerful kiss, rough and relentless. , Cecilia wanted to resist, but her hands were firmly held by Nathaniel. , At that moment, voices could be heard from outside. , “Ms. Ross, Mr. Rainsworth is in a meeting, you can’t go in.” , I have something important to tell Nathaniel, move aside!” , Struggling, Cecilia managed to push Nathaniel away. , that moment, Stella disregarded the secretary’s attempts to stop her and pushed the door open. , 2

/3 , 16:28 Sun, Sep 8 BBB , Chapter 54 Just Friends , Seeing Cecilia inside the room, she was completely taken aback and froze in place. , “Get out!” , Before she could regain her composure, Nathaniel’s deep voice came through. , 5 Pearls , Cecilia hadn’t anticipated that she would meet Stella in such a manner. She was about to leave when she was unexpectedly halted by Nathaniel. , “I asked her to leave!” Nathaniel stared at her enticingly red lips. “Ms. Smith, we still have business matters to discuss.” , Stella had never felt so humiliated before. , “Nathaniel, 1–let me know once you guys are done,” she said gently, forcing herself to remain composed as she exited his office. , Once she was outside the office, her gentle demeanor changed instantlybecoming gloomy and terrifying. , Cecilia die? possibly still be alive? , Inside the office.. , Send Gifts , 148 , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.