Chapter 21 Nova and Corin Exposed - Kael Panicked ! After ending the call . Kael's mood stayed unsteady . Veins bulged in his hand as he gripped his phone . He looked up at the bedroom , gaze a mix of sorrow and fury ... A dark thought took root . [ ] He pulled out his phone and called Sam . [ ] The next morning , when Nova woke up , a bouquet of vibrant pink roses sat on her nightstand . [ ] Her heart skipped a beat , fingers tightening around the bedsheets . Since marrying Kael , he'd bring her roses every time he returned from his morning run . The flower shop was far , but he'd never complained . [ ] Neighbors envied her for having such a good husband - still romantic after marriage . They could've had such a happy life ... ] Nova stared at the roses , eyes stinging . After a long moment , she forced herself to look away , pushing down the dull ache in her chest . She got up to wash up and dress . She had to meet Corin later . [ ] When she went downstairs , Kael was busy in the kitchen . His tall , broad back exuded homely warmth , and breakfast was laid out on the table ... ] For a moment , Nova's mind wandered . When was the last time they'd shared such peace ? [] " Up already ? I hoped you'd sleep longer . " Kael noticed her , tone brimming with affection . [ ] He walked over , arm around her shoulders to guide her to a chair . " Chicken noodle soup is still on the stove - I'll get it . " [] Nova snapped back to reality . She gently held his arm , tone cold and distant . " No , thanks . I have urgent work - I'll eat at the office . " ] Kael froze . A sharp sense of loss washed over him , uncomfortable and bitter . [ ] Nova had never rejected him so coldly . He'd spent all morning on this breakfast , and she'd always responded warmly . [ ] But now ? She was indifferent , with no kind words at all . ] His gaze darkened . " Nova ... " Nova just checked her watch , patting his arm in a perfunctory , reassuring gesture . " It's late . I have to go . " [ ] Kael watched her back , eyes deep and unreadable . [ ] He grabbed a sandwich from the table , chased after her , and shoved it into her bag without waiting for refusal . " Your stomach's bad - don't eat random things . " ] Nova was in a hurry , so she didn't refuse . She gave him a quick smile and left - unaware that Kael's smile faded behind her , his face turning cold and menacing . He pulled out his phone , made a call , eyes fixed on her departing figure , voice cold and sharp . " Follow her . " ] The advertising partner they'd been trying to meet had finally freed up time . They agreed to meet at Jasmine Manor . [] Nova had been busy with the new product launch - this opportunity was hard - won . [] " What's Shane's problem ? How can she be late to something this important ? No sense of time ! " Lila fumed , handing Nova a water bottle . [ ] " Ms. Hale , I'm not complaining , but Mr. Voss has terrible taste . How did Sloane even get selected ? ] ] " Does she have a big shot backing her " She's letting attention go to her head - doesn't respect you as her manager ! Who does she think she is ? " ] A pained look flashed across Nova's face [ ] Karl doted on Sloane so much of course shed get arrogant [] She swallowed the bate , lump in her throat , lowering her eyes to check her watch , as if hiding her emotions . [ ] Just then , a car pulled up . The window rolled down , revealing Stone's perfecily made up face . [ ] " Sorry , Ms Hale . My appetite s been off - cant keep food down , threw up yesterday . My man felt bad and brought me breakfast this morning . Got held up . " ] 21.4M Chapter 21 Nova and Corin Exposed - Kael Panicked ! She smiled brightly , sitting in the car and looking down at Nova , deliberately twisting the knife . " A generous boss like you wouldn't mind , right ? " Nova froze . She thought of that morning's breakfast . So Karl had made breakfast for Sloane too ? He could cook for other women ? ] She dug her nails into her fingertips , gaze unfocused and dazed . [ ] Memories of Kael's romantic gestures flashed - roses by the bed , breakfast on the table ... Now they felt utterly disgusting . ] Nova suddenly felt her stomach churn . She frowned , face turning pale . [ ] Sloane's lips curved into a smile . She propped her chin on the car window , taunting , " He made a lot . You haven't had breakfast - want to try some ?" ]] Nova's face paled further . She forced a mocking smile . " No , thanks . Trash belongs in the trash can . You can enjoy it all , Ms. Reed . " ] She didn't look at Sloane's livid face , grabbing Lila's hand and walking away . [ ] " Rude ! " Lila spat over her shoulder before they left . [ ] Sloane stared at their backs , biting her inner lip until it hurt . ] " Sloane , calm down . Stay steady , " her manager urged . " We have leverage on Nova - revenge can wait . No rush . " [ ] Sloane relaxed a little . She narrowed her eyes , glaring flercely at Nova's back . She'd take Nova down for good this time . [ ] Back in the car , Nova's first move was to throw Kael's sandwich into a roadside trash can . ] ] Lila stared , stunned - she'd never seen Nova do that . That sandwich was clearly Kael's , and Nova had always eaten his cooking happily , face glowing . Why throw it now ? ] But Nova just stared out the window , expression empty . [ ] ... 0 Jasmine Manor sat on a hill , surrounded by pure white jasmine , filling the air with sweetness . The housekeeper led Nova and her team inside . The first floor was spacious and bright . As soon as Nova entered , her eyes fell on a man and a woman by the floor - to - ceiling windows . [ ] The man was tall and broad - shouldered , suit pants clinging to his toned legs . Every move exuded restraint and elegance . Nova paused , a vague sense of familiarity washing over her . [ ] The housekeeper approached the woman . " Ms. Quinn , Ms. Hale from Voss Group's Marketing Department is here " ] ! Grace Quinn nodded gracefully . " Thank you . You may leave . " ] As she spoke , the man turned his head , glancing over casually , one eyebrow lifting slightly . [ ] The moment their eyes met , Nova's breath seemed to stop ... It was Corin . ] She'd never expected to run into him here - she'd planned to find him after the meeting . And now he was with Grace , in this private villa ... [ ] She'd heard rumors that Grace had a boyfriend . So it was Corin ... [ ] Skane , nearby , dearly realized this too A look of shock flashed in her eyes , then a devious plan took shape . [ ]