Feeling drained, Lucinda had no interest in engaging with Nala and kept her eyes closed, continuing to feign sleep.
With a frosty tone, Nathan responded, âSheâs dealing with a minor ailment and will be heading home in a few days.
â
Nathan casually played with his fancy wristwatch, looking nonchalant as he remarked, âYou know, Danilo, itâs quite a coincidence.
Itâs been a short while since you arrived in Aldoria, but weâve crossed paths several times already.
â
From the museum visit to a casual shopping trip, and now during Lucindaâs discreet stay in the hospital.
Was it all just random chance, or could there be a hidden reason behind it?
Danilo chuckled, âFate does seem to have a hand in this.
Miss Simmons and Nala share a love for shopping, which explains our frequent encounters.
As for the hospital visit, itâs nothing more than a regular check-up.
â
Danilo shifted his eyes to Lucinda and said, âIâve noticed that Miss Simmons doesnât seem well.
She appears quite sick, possibly from excessive stress.
In that case, why not entrust the cooperation rights of the DoWeier Group to me? I could lend a hand to ease some of Miss Simmonsâs burdens.
â
Nathan fixed him with a sharp look.
âSince when do outsiders presume to take on my wifeâs responsibilities?â
Daniloâs complexion altered subtly.
âMy apologies for my inappropriate words.
However, since Iâm here, I would still like to broach the subject of the DoWeier Groupâs partnership rights with Miss Simmons.
Might you reconsider, Miss Simmons?â
Lucinda quickly blinked her eyes open and tried to sit up in bed.
Nathan, showing his caring side, assisted her in adjusting the pillows and leaning against the headboard.
âMr.
Brewer is interested in partnership rights? That can be arranged,â
Lucinda said calmly.
When she finished speaking, a spark Lit up in Daniloâs eyes.
Lucinda exhaled sharply and shifted the conversationâs direction.
âHowever, Mr.
Brewer, if youâre after those rights, you ought to earn them fairly, using your abilities.
Should you choose to engage in deceitful tactics, then I must warn you.
I will not hesitate to play the game as well.
I will return the favor tenfold.
â
Daniloâs face suddenly stiffened, his mouth twitched, and his golden goatee quivered, revealing his discontent.
The mood in the room turned charged.
Sensing an opportunity to defuse the situation, Nala interjected, âMiss Simmonsâ¦â
As Nala began to speak, Nathan cut her off, âAlright, itâs time for Lucinda to get some rest.
The presence of so many strangers is polluting the atmosphere.
How is she supposed to recover? Please leave.
â
With Nathanâs words hanging in the air, Nala and Danilo had no choice but to make their exit.
Danilo, with no plans to stay, softly called, âNala, my darling.
â
Nala caught his cue and headed towards the door.
While walking away, Nala turned around and flashed a warm smile, telling Lucinda, âPlease, take good care of yourself, Miss Simmons.