Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo Chapter 1224
“Sure. I have a bone to pick with you too!”
Davin pursed his lips. I haven’t had it easy all this while either. Were all my efforts for naught? Instead of praising me, the first thing he says is that he has a score to settle with me. Is he even my brother?
As the two men got up and headed to the study room, Kyle and Nina sat next to Nicole and listened to her recount her experience during the trip.
Although Kyle was all ears, Nina was clearly distracted. She was too preoccupied with her thoughts about Chris. I wonder what he’ll think when I don’t show up?
Over in the study room, Davin told Evan everything that had happened while he was away.
By the time Davin stopped talking, Evan’s expression had turned unusually grave.
“Why didn’t you tell me all this earlier?” Evan demanded.
Davin hurried to explain. “I was going to tell you, but Kyle wanted you and Nicole to have a good time. He’s such a considerate child. He was afraid that if we told you, Nicole would worry, thus affecting her health and her pregnancy. Anyway, you came back at the right time. There’s a serious problem we need to resolve. In order to heal Nina, we’ll need Resurrecting Herb from Wicked Hill and Exquisite Flower from Jade Hill. Oh, and also Crystal Rose from Nepenthe Valley. I was able to find some information about the first two ingredients, but I’m afraid it won’t be that easy to obtain Crystal Rose. I couldn’t find out anything about it.”
“Crystal Rose?” Evan echoed, falling into deep thought.
Why does that name ring a bell? However, I vaguely recall that Crystal Rose was someone’s name, not the name of an herb!
He frowned as he pondered the matter.
Seeing that Evan remained silent, Davin cleared his throat and said, “We only thought to let Nina meet with Chris because of her condition. We want her to live every day to the fullest in the time that she has left. That’s why we thought about letting Chris come over to accompany her.
Besides, Chris really does like Nina. There’s no denying that he used her in the past, but now…he really has fallen for her. When Nina went to meet him in K Nation, he was protective of her and did not allow her to help him. As a result, he suffered a crushing defeat in the power struggle with his sisters.”
Evan snapped out of his thoughts and shot Davin with a piercing gaze. “Nina is only sixteen years old. It’s still too early for her to be involved in a romantic relationship. Right now, we should be directing all our attention to finding a way to cure her!”
“That’s a given. But, it wouldn’t hurt to make Nina happy, even if it’s just for a day. We just wanted to help,” Davin muttered.
“That was your mentality when you dated Renee, wasn’t it? And how did that turn out? She still hasn’t gotten married yet!” Evan retorted.
Davin’s face darkened at the mention of his heart-wrenching past.
That relationship with Renee… It did end up hurting her. It was an immature relationship, and there were many irreversible regrets. Such as how Renee will never be able to conceive again. Is Evan saying all this because he’s worried that Nina will suffer the same fate?
“I understand your concerns, Evan. I won’t meddle in Nina and Chris’ affairs,” Davin finally said.
Evan looked at him and continued solemnly, “At her age, Nina isn’t able to consider all aspects thoroughly. As her uncle, you shouldn’t be egging her on. Regardless of the situation, that’s something you shouldn’t do!”
Davin let out an imperceptible sigh without saying anything. Perhaps I shouldn’t have listened to Sheep. It was a waste of time.
Then, he piped up, “But Chris is in K Nation already. I’m afraid Nina won’t let it rest until she meets him at least once.”
After a moment’s silence, Evan replied firmly, “You don’t have to bother about that anymore. Oh, and don’t let Nicole know about Nina’s poisoning for now.”
“All right. Nina doesn’t suspect a thing. She thinks she has been feeling weak recently because she’s sick. She has no idea it’s because she has been poisoned. Nicole is pregnant, so it’s best if she doesn’t know either. Don’t worry. I won’t say anything.”
