Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo Chapter 1217
Nina was surprised to see the caller ID.
Why is Chris calling me?
In the afternoon, Sheila told her that Chris did not actually find an assistant, and that he actually refused her help because he wanted to protect her.
Nina could not help but wonder if Chris was truly looking out for her, or that he hated her so much that he did not want her help even if he could not find an assistant?
She did not have the courage to decide which was the reason that led to his decision.
Love had the power to drive anyone to overthink, and to ruminate and second-guess every single detail.
Nina’s heart pounded as she looked at the caller ID. The surprise at seeing his name was undeniable. In the end, she hesitantly picked up the call.
“Hello—”
A familiar voice rang in Chris’ ears. He was stumped by the fact that her single word was enough to warm his heart.
“Nina, it’s me. Are you doing fine?”
Nine thought his voice sounded deeper than she remembered it to be. Maybe it’s because we haven’t talked in a long time. Nina’s heart skipped a beat. She had listened to the voice countless times in her dreams that it made her question the surreal moment.
“I— I am doing okay. How about you?”
Chris paused for a moment. “I’m fine too.”
Silence stretched between the two. They were equally excited to be hearing each other’s voice, but at the same time were at a loss of what to say.
In the end, Chris broke the silence. “Nina, I’m going back to the country for a business trip these few days. Are you available to hang out sometime?”
“Sure!” Nina answered in a heartbeat, then she silently cursed herself for being too outright with him. Then, she hurriedly added, “You’re my teacher after all. I should treat you to a meal. Just give me a call when you’re in town.”
“Sure.” Chris could not conceal the glee in his tone either. “Nina, are you busy with schoolwork lately?”
“I’m okay. It’s just that I feel really lethargic lately. Uncle Davin has applied for holidays for me to stay at home and rest.”
“I see. You’d better listen to him and take a good rest. Nina, do you have anything you want in particular? I’ll bring it to you.”
Nina thought for a moment and said, “Nothing, really. Thanks, though.”
“Then I’ll give you a call when I’m back home.”
“Okay.”
Nina beamed with delight after hanging up the phone. She confirmed the caller ID multiple times and pinched herself to make sure that she was not dreaming. Chris really called me!
The girl smiled from ear to ear in anticipation of Chris’ arrival.
The next day, the Hidden Masters came to the Imperial Garden to meet Kyle.
The four of them fanned out before the desk as they regarded him with respect.
Even though Kyle was still an adolescent, the elegant air surrounding him was unmistakable. The Hidden Masters even thought that his brilliance even surpassed that of Evan’s. Hence, they had nothing but respect for the young man.
“Have you guys found out anything?”
“Yes, Mr. Seet. Monica was poisoned by her boyfriend, and it’s a type of bone erosion poison. To develop the antidote, we would require a few rare herbs, and it would not be easy to get our hands on them.”
“What herbs?”
“Resurrecting Herb from Wicked Hill, Exquisite Flower from Jade Hill, and Crystal Rose from Nepenthe Valley.”
Kyle’s eyes darkened. When he was on the way to the secret base, he heard people talking about the Resurrecting Herb and Exquisite Flower. They were two extremely rare herbs, and a number of people had lost their lives trying to obtain them. It would be an arduous task to procure the herbs.
But, what’s Crystal Rose? Kyle had never heard of it.
