Pampered Like A Princess

Everyone in the office gathered around to gossip later in the afternoon. The news about Susan’s accident made the headlines.

One of the female colleagues said, “What a bloody coincidence! The rumors about her and Edward had just begun and this happened. Who do you think did it?”

Another added in, “I think it’s just a ploy by the social elitists. Susan and Edward are two of the most influential people in Haleston City.”

“However, I heard that Susan’s boyfriend is Zayden, one of the up-and-coming big players in the city. A love triangle is forming!”

Nelissa glanced at her watch. It was almost time to go to the Hales Group office. She picked up her bag and rushed into the elevator.

Nelissa was greeted by a black sedan at the entrance of the building. The chauffeur bowed to Nelissa humbly and said, “Miss Nelly, I am here on Master Hales’s behest. He is worried about your ankle and he wants you to walk less.”

Nelissa accepted the offer gracefully. She could scrimp on some transportation expenses anyway.

It was a smooth drive to the office. They reached about forty minutes later.

Andrew had just made a cup of coffee for Edward. He ran into Nelissa right outside Edward’s office.

“Hello, Miss Quest, Master Hales has just arrived at the office. I suggest you keep your voice down around him,” Andrew then passed the coffee to Nelissa.

“Please take this to Master Hales,” Andrew smiled.

“Me?” Nelissa was shocked.

“Yes,” Andrew passed the cup of coffee to her and opened the door for her.

Nelissa had no other choice. She carried the cup of coffee into Edward’s office awkwardly.

Edward had really just arrived at the office. He stood by his desk as he adjusted his tie seductively and removed his coat.

Edward was a perfect balance of rugged and elegance. He was like drugs to women; irresistible.

He slowly turned towards Nelissa. His lips curled upwards as she walked towards him with her head lowered.

“Does your ankle still hurt?” Edward asked.

“Slightly,” she replied. She placed the cup onto his desk and remarked, “Andrew asked me to bring this in for you.”

“Alright,” Edward propped into his desk and he gazed at Nelissa lazily. He glanced at her slim waist and vaguely exposed neck. The love bites he had left were peeking at him subtly from the guise of her hair.

Edward tapped on the armrest of his chair. “Sit down.”

Nelissa sat down and presented the documents in front of him.

Edward didn’t budge. He stared at Nelissa’s succulents lips and commanded, “Read it out for me.”

“What? There are so many documents here!” Nelissa gawked at him.

Edward took a small sip of coffee and responded, “I didn’t sleep well last night. If it weren’t for you, I would probably take the day off today. Who’s fault was it?”

Nelissa gritted her teeth. However, she knew that Edward was very grumpy in the morning. Well, she was just going to go along with him.

Nelissa picked up the documents and began reading them out line by line.

Edward lay back in his chair and closed his eyes. He allowed himself to get immersed in Nelissa’s hypnotic voice.

Nelissa peeked at Edward occasionally. She wondered if he was even listening to her at all.

Maybe he was asleep?

“Did you have anything to do with Susan’s accident?” Nelissa suddenly blurted out.

Silence ensued.

Maybe he really was asleep.

“Do I look like a gangster to you?” Edward suddenly replied. It took Nelissa by surprise.

Edward opened his eyes and glared at her. It was as though the predator in the plains was stalking its prey.

“Hand me the papers,” Edward extended his hands and took the documents from Nelissa. He grabbed onto her hand and refused to let go.

Nelissa blushed. Edward was taking advantage of her time and time again!

Edward then kept the documents in his drawer and stood up. He flung his coat over his shoulder and said, “Let’s go.”

“Go where?” Nelissa was puzzled.

Edward let out a scheming smile and replied, “Do something you think I would do.”

“But the documents…” Nelissa pointed at the drawer.

“I’ll take a look at them tomorrow.” Edward adjusted his tie and grabbed Nelissa’s hands.

Nelissa refused to go. Edward then pushed her against the edge of the table and whispered, “You have two options. One, sleep with me or two, come with me. Your choice.”

Nelissa’s face grew a darker shade of red. Of course, she would choose the latter.

They got into his car and Nelissa began wondering what Edward had in mind.

Thirty-five minutes later, they arrived at St. Richard Medical Center.

“Are we going to visit Mikaelson?” Nelissa questioned.

“We are going to pay Susan a visit,” Edward replied.

Nelissa was reluctant but she had no way to refuse him.

They stood in front of Susan’s ward soon after. Edward barged straight in without even knocking.

“Master Hales…?” Susan’s assistant was shocked.

Nelissa stood guard at the door. She caught a glimpse of Susan; she lay motionless on the bed and her head forehead was wrapped in a bandage.

Susan tilted her head wearily and asked, “What are you doing here?”

Edward replied casually, “I heard that you got in an accident. I’m here to visit my rumored girlfriend. What happened to you?”

Susan sat up and said softly, “Someone robbed me on a motorcycle. They left me stranded in the middle of the road and a car ran into me.”

Edward raised his eyebrows, “Well, the culprit is going to be behind bars for at least two years. But I doubt he is going to survive. Someone is going to break his limbs in prison.”

Susan was stunned. The assistant also assumed that this was Edward’s way of standing up for Susan.

The assistant had also read the news. Maybe Edward really took a liking to Susan? But who was the girl standing by the door?

“Nelly, come over here,” Edward called out to Nelissa.

“I will be fine here,” Nelissa didn’t want to be near Susan at all.

“Get me a chair,” Edward commanded and the assistant immediately complied. She thought that Edward wanted to sit down.

To her surprise, Edward walked towards Nelissa and dragged her over.

“I thought you said that your ankle was still hurting. Sit down,” Edward instructed.

Nelissa sat down right beside Susan and Edward was standing right between them.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

It was an awkward position to be in. The assistant recalled the rumors and the apology letter as well. She couldn’t discern who Edward was really interested in.

“Where is Zayden?” Edward suddenly asked.

“He is on his way,” Susan smiled. Even though she was in bandages, she still managed to retain her elegance.

All of a sudden, a group of people flocked into the ward. They were carrying all sorts of gifts. The sheer amount of people was so vast that they even formed a line out the door.

The gifts were all from Edward.

He was obviously trying to make a scene.

“Thank you so much but you really shouldn’t,” Susan smiled. It was a subtle hint saying, “I have a boyfriend.”

“Whatever, I am interested in Zayden’s woman,” Edward then held Nelissa’s hand and headed for the door.

Before he left, he remarked, “Rest well.”

The assistant was extremely puzzled. What was Edward trying to do? Was he trying to make Susan jealous?

Well, it worked wonders. Susan glared at the door with envy. Edward was clearly trying to humiliate her!

“Truth be told, I have no interest in you. Put your clothes on and have some shame, woman.”

That was what Edward said when Susan lunged herself at him all those time ago.

Nelissa couldn’t grasp what Edward was thinking. She began fearing for her future.

Edward looked at his diamond Rolex and said to Nelissa, “It’s six o’clock. You are off work, let’s go to my place.”

Nelissa refused, “I have made plans with someone else.”

“Who?” Edward was annoyed.

“Penelope,” Nelissa answered truthfully.