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- “Once he wakes up, give him some honey water,” Ellie told Barry as she left the room, spotting him waiting in the hallway.
- “Ellie,” Barry began cautiously. “Mr. Warren has been under a lot of stress; he hasn’t slept for a full day and night.”
- Ellie fixed her gaze on Barry, understanding what he was trying to say. Alex had always been like this–once he committed to something, he pursued it without rest.
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- Ellie said, “Remind him to smoke and drink less; it will be better for his health and keep his mind clear.” She walked toward the elevator without looking back.
- Five years ago, when she chose to separate from Alex and keep the babies, she had allowed his parents to erase his memory about her from his mind. From that moment, she had made up her mind–she would raise the kids on her own.
- “Seeing him like this, don’t you feel any sadness?” Diana leaned against the wall in the hallway, her gaze carrying a heavy weight.
- “What are you doing here?” Ellie replied, pulling Diana toward the elevator.
- Diana blocked her way, saying, “Don’t change the subject; I saw you go in there for quite a while.”
- “He drank too much,” Ellie shot back, dragging Diana into the elevator.
- Two hours later, Alex woke up. Noticing the coat draped over him and Barry standing nearby, he asked, “Where is she?”
- “Ellie has gone home,” Barry replied, stepping closer.
- “Did you cover me with my jacket?” Alex asked, prompting Barry to nod.
- Seeing Alex’s expression darken, Barry quickly added, “But Ellie left you a message before she left. Ellie told me to remind you to smoke and drink less for your health. She also made honey water for you.”
- As Alex’s expression shifted from grim to bright, Barry handed him the honey water. Alex took it and drank it all in one go, saying, “She cares about me.”
- Noticing a cigarette had fallen out of his pocket onto the sofa, Alex picked it up and put it back. However, after a few steps, he turned back and tossed the cigarette into the trash bin.
- Seeing Alex’s actions, Barry silently followed him out of the room.
- Late at night, Alex returned to his apartment at Zerikith. When he entered using his fingerprint code, he was startled to see the lights on.
- A glance at the disheveled woman lounging on the sofa caught him off guard. “Mom, what are you doing here at this hour?” Alex quickly changed into his slippers and rushed over, thumping his chest.
- “Alex, you can’t be gay,” Nancy said, brushing her hair back as her hoarse voice sounded terrifying. She had seen Alex enter a hotel with another man that night, which had broken her heart.
- Barefoot, Nancy stood on the sofa, glaring down at her son with a seriousness that demanded attention. “Orion is gone; you are the sole heir of the Warren family. You have to bring a bride home.”
- Alex was left speechless.
- “Tomorrow, you’ll go on a blind date. If that doesn’t work, we can consider the ladies who are open to remarriage,” Nancy announced, turning to cuddle with Luck.
- She added, “And tomorrow, replace all your assistants at the company with women. This tomcat can’t stay here either.”
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- At eight o’clock the next morning. Alex stepped out of the elevator right on time. “Don’t forget to remind me about the blind date at two o’clock,” he told Barry as he settled into the back seat of the car.
- Barry, sitting in the passenger seat, turned to face Alex. After a moment, Barry gathered his thoughts. “Mr. Warren, what did you say?”
- With a tired look on his face. Alex leaned back in the luxurious car and pinched the bridge of his nose.
- He explained. “My Mom made a big scene at my place last night. She thought I was gay, and she almost took Luck away with her. Now she insists I go on this blind date.”
- “But what about Ellie?” Barry asked.
- “If I tell my Mom that I have feelings for a widow, she might just have a meltdown.” Just thinking about the situation made Alex feel downcast.
- Barry said, “Mr. Warren, Jerome had a meeting last night and spoke to the media, suggesting that you have a questionable past. He hinted that you used underhanded tactics to manipulate your way into the board.”
- Alex let out a heavy sigh filled with disdain. “Right now, our top priority is to put together a core team. If we don’t, everything else we do won’t matter.
- “Once I have a solid position at Warren Group, I’ll take on those old–timers one by one.”
- “Yes, Mr. Warren,” Barry said, stealing another glance at Alex.
- Though Alex had returned, the Warren family was in decline. Their control had been stripped away, and Warren Group was being secretly taken over by the board members.
- The core team that Alex had worked hard to build had been broken down over the past five years. The only assistant left, Chris, had become just a supervisor in the sales department.
- Luckily, five years ago, Alex had given Chris a generous check of 20 million for operational expenses. This allowed him to survive and stay at Warren Group while quietly scouting and keeping a few key individuals.
- Although Alex had returned through unconventional means, the real power had already been seized. Every direction coming from the CEO’s office was now ineffective.
- In the past, Alex could have fixed these issues almost overnight. His restraint now was proof of the heavy toll those five years had taken on him.
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- A few days later, Ellie arrived at Bondie Private Hospital and was immediately confronted by Quinlee at the elevator. “Did you throw away my things?” Quinlee demanded.
- Seeing Quinlee’s furious face, ready for a public confrontation, Ellie chose to stay silent and walked toward the director’s office. Quinlee followed closely, shouting, “Ellie, stop right there.”
- “I did.”
- “How dare you?” Quinlee said, not finishing her sentence as Ellie’s sharp interruption made her stop.
- In the hallway, Ellie shot a warning look at Quinlee. “Let’s handle this in Mark’s office. If you keep making a scene in public, you’ll be asked to leave the hospital.”
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- Quinlee was caught off guard by the icy determination in Ellie’s eyes, forcing herself to hold back any further comments.
- At Jinerity, the Janssen family had grown noticeably colder towards Quinlee, seemingly starting to suspect her identity, even though they had no proof.
- She needed to tell the Warren family that she saved Orion. She had to use her status as the second daughter of the Janssen family to become Orion’s wife, Alex’s sister–in–law, and the future matriarch of the Warren family.
- Having signed a confidentiality agreement that prevented her from speaking, she’d need to find ways for others to leak the information she held.
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- Ellie knocked on Mark’s office door and entered, just as Quinlee burst in right behind her. Mark appeared from the changing room, freshly dressed. Ellie turned to Quinlee and said, “If you have something to discuss, talk about it in front of
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- “Mark. I’m family to the patient. Ellie disposed of my belongings while I was away. What gives her the right?” Quinlee exclaimed.
- Mark glanced at Ellie and replied calmly, “Ellie is the attending physician for the patient. She has the authority to make those decisions. As a family, you’re expected to cooperate.” Mark had always followed strict procedures.
- Ellie kept her serious expression as she addressed Quinlee firmly, “I told you before that dangerous items, like flammable and explosive materials, valuable possessions, and metals, aren’t allowed in the ward.
- “I specifically warned you about any psychoactive substances for the patient, but you ignored all my warnings.”
- A soda can that Quinlee had carelessly left behind could have easily turned into Orion’s weapon, putting Linda at risk.
- Mark added. “I’ll submit a request to transfer Ms. Janssen out of the hospital.”
- “On what grounds can you kick me out?” Quinlee protested.
- “You can’t work with Ellie to provide Orion with a safe recovery environment, so you can’t stay,” Mark stated.
- “But I’m Orion’s fiancée!”
- “I’m the director of this hospital.”
- “We have work to do; please leave.” Ellie was determined not to see Quinlee any longer and urged her to go. Quinlee shot a resentful look between Ellie and Mark before storming out.
- “What do we do now, Mark?” Once Quinlee was gone, Ellie expressed her worries, knowing just how cunning that woman could be.
- “We’ll follow protocol and do our best to have her removed from the hospital; the rest will be handled by others,” Mark replied, showing he understood the seriousness of the situation.
- Jason had personally gone to the border to bring Orion back, skipping military hospitals and Jaslands Hospital, and had Orion delivered straight to Mark’s private hospital, specifically requesting that Ellie be Orion’s attending physician.
- Moreover, Jason provided no additional explanations regarding Quinlee and forbade any inquiries–clearly implying the importance of discretion. It was best to avoid unnecessary complications, as curiosity could lead to trouble.
- Mark wasted no time and submitted the application. By the end of the day, Ellie received a call from him, telling her to go to Orion’s room to inform Quinlee it was time for her to leave.
- Ellie put on her professional face. “You can’t be here twenty–four seven, but you’re welcome to visit at any time as a family member.”
- “I just want to say a few words to Orion before I go.” Quinlee surprisingly cooperated and entered the ward.
- Ellie didn’t have time to consider Quinlee’s motives. The absence of Quinlee would surely relieve many burdens in her and Linda’s tasks together.
- That evening, as Ellie wrapped up her shift, she was on a video call with her two children while making her way to the parking lot of the hospital.
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- Suddenly, a horn blared, and Quinlee’s car screeched to a stop right in front of her. Quinlee rolled down the window as Ellie approached Quinlee.
- Faced with Quinlee’s provoking expression, Ellie tightened her grip on her half–empty water bottle and sprayed the remaining contents all over Quinlee, Quinlee shrieked, quickly grabbing tissues to wipe her drenched face.
- “Ellie, you horrible woman!” Quinlee shouted. “Even if you kick me out, I’m still Orion’s fiancée. Once I’m in the Warren family, 1- Ellie cut her off by dousing her with the rest of the water, soaking Quinlee completely.
- “Catch you later!” Realizing she had accidentally revealed her true intentions, Quinlee gritted her teeth and sped off. “Who is this Orion she keeps mentioning?” Alex’s voice suddenly called from behind, startling Ellie and making her gasp as she turned around.
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- Faced with Alex’s questioning gaze, Ellie’s heart started to race. Just moments ago, Quinlee had mentioned Orion’s name.
- “What brings you here?” Ellie asked, looking away as she tried to stay calm.
- “Who is this Orion that woman just spoke of?” Alex pressed, his voice dropping with seriousness.
- “I didn’t hear anything,” Ellic replied. Her head drooped in guilt as she walked on, scrolling through her phone contacts.
- “Don’t try to play tricks on me.” Alex stepped in front of her.
- “I truly don’t know. If you heard something, you should ask her yourself,” Ellie said, trying to push past him, her eyes revealing her unease. Lying was not her strong suit, especially under the intensity of Alex’s stare.
- “Fine, I will ask her,” Alex said, observing her discomfort. He gestured toward a black Maybach parked nearby. “My car is over there.”
- “Sorry, I’m busy.” Ellie avoided his eyes and headed straight for her own car.
- “I have some great news but no one to celebrate with.” Alex’s lonely tone made Ellie stop in her tracks.
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- She stood there for a moment, the silence hanging between them before she finally replied, “The happiest moments should be shared with family.”
- “I’m looking for you,” Alex said as Ellie was about to walk away.
- Before she could refuse again, Alex took a step closer. Clad in a sharp black business suit, he looked at her earnestly. “Just a few minutes will be enough.”
- Ellie lowered her gaze and turned towards Alex’s car, not wanting her colleagues to see their conversation and jump to conclusions. Alex opened the passenger door, and she climbed in, accepting a can of beer he offered.
- As she took the can of beer from Alex’s hand, she also grabbed the other can he held. “You can’t drink and drive, you know,” she warned.
- “Don’t worry, I came prepared,” Alex said, pulling out two more juices and offering her a choice. Ellie picked one casually. Just as Alex started to open the cap for her, she twisted it off herself.
- Alex opened his own can. “Just a step away, and no one can push me out of my position.”
- Ellie listened quietly as Alex talked about his company’s exciting developments, feeling genuinely happy for him. If Alex kept his spirits up, it wouldn’t be long before he brought the Warren family back to its former glory.
- “Congratulations,” she said, lightly clinking her juice with his.
- “Let me ask you something,” Alex fidgeted with his drink, his gaze firmly fixed on Ellie. After a long pause, he asked, “Is there a man in your life?”
- Ellie met Alex’s direct gaze and felt momentarily stuck for words. Once she regained her composure, she replied, “Of course there is.”
- Recently, she had come to realize that her relationship with Alex had grown quite close. For whatever reason, she knew she had to keep her distance going forward.
- “Is he local? Can I meet him?” Alex continued, clearly pushing for answers.
- Ellie’s expression hardened. “We’re not that close.”
- Alex’s voice dropped to a more serious tone. “Are you serious with him, or is it just a game?”
- “I’m looking for a stepfather for my children–of course it’s serious.” Ellie shot him a glare before pushing the door open to exit. As adults, Alex’s intentions were clear to her.
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Before she could steady her heels, Alex’s car pulled away, not even rolling down the window to say goodbye. Ellie walked toward her own car. “This was the real Alex.
At his beck and call, he could be incredibly generous, yet he could flip to ruthless when things turned against him.
“Ellie, was that Alex’s car?” Lacey suddenly popped up from behind, startling Ellie. “Have you two made up?” Lacey asked.
“Mark is in the office; you should find him.” Ellie gently nudged Lacey towards Mark’s direction before climbing into her
own car.
“Right, I’ve come for something important. I’ll talk to you later. Lacey waved as she rushed off to find Mark.
Lacey entered Mark’s office where Mark was locking up several confidential medical files in a cabinet. “Can you leave for the day?” she asked with an eager expression.
Mark returned to his desk, shutting his laptop without a rush. He leaned against the desk, looking refined as he held a pen between his fingers.
When he saw Lacey’s excited face, he smiled. “Honey, do you miss me so much that one day apart feels like forever?”
“Of course. It’s so boring at home without you, Mark,” Lacey said, placing her bag down and moving behind him, offering him coffee and a gentle shoulder rub.
“Mark, I need to talk to you about something,” she finally said.
Mark sighed, taking Lacey’s hand and pulling her closer. He sat in his office chair while she leaned against the desk, facing him. He held her tiny hand and tilted his head slightly, asking, “Have you gotten into trouble?”
Lacey shook her head. Mark pressed on, “Have you set your sights on another treasure?*
Lacey shook her head again. She wouldn’t dare gamble in her current situation. “Mark, I want to leave the town for a few days,” Lacey confessed after some hesitation.
Mark raised an eyebrow. Lacey looked a bit guilty. Suddenly, Mark wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her onto the desk.
Lacey exclaimed, covering her face with her hands, nearly squealing. Mark leaned closer, his hands on either side of her on the desk, keeping their gazes level.
He stared deeply into Lacey’s eyes and spoke deliberately, “Now, be a good girl and tell me why you suddenly want to leave the town.” A moment of eye contact lasted just a few seconds until Lacey finally relented.
Lacey buried her head shyly against his chest, unable to meet his eyes. She said, her voice trembling, “I want to see my idol.”
Mark straightened up, his expression curious. “Who are you after?”
“Sebastian Emerson, that international superstar,” Lacey’s voice trailed off as she spoke. After she finished, she looked up to see Mark’s reaction, meeting his chiseled jawline.
“We just registered our marriage, and our families are keeping a close eye on us. We should discuss this later,” Mark said gently, pushing Lacey away a bit.
“Mark, if you can help me just for a few days, I promise I’ll be quick about it,” Lacey pleaded, sliding down from the desk and clinging to his arm. Mark’s eyes flickered at her cute demeanor tugging at his arm.
He suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace. Lacey asked, “Mark?”
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“My cousin and a few colleagues are outside watching on us, so don’t give them any clues,” Mark warned, his expression serious as he held her close.
Lacey cuddled up to Mark, whispering softly, “Mark, remember to keep your expressions in check.”
“Got it, now close your eyes,” he said, casting a calm glance down the deserted corridor while tightening his grip around Lacey’s arms.
Love Her English Novel Chapter 561-565
Love Her English Novel Chapter 561-565
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Love Her English Novel
Status: Completed Native Language: English
