Chapter 24 Kael Came to Catch the Cheat ! Nova's head ached . The restroom commotion had been loud , and the things said had been explosive . [ ] Corin was Grace's boyfriend - if he told her , their future cooperation would definitely suffer . [ ] Nova took a deep breath , hesitated , then spoke softly , " Mr. Thorne , that ... that was just an accident ... " [ ] Her voice grew quieter . ] ] " Hmm ? " Corin raised an eyebrow , his cold gaze fixing on her face . For some reason , Nova felt exposed . She bit her inner lip , twisting her fingers , unsure what to say ne next ... Seeing her embarrassment , Corin glanced at the restroom door behind her , his deep eyes hiding unreadable emotions . [ ] He said calmly , " If there's nothing else , I'll leave first . " ] ] He was giving her an out . Nova froze , surprised . ] She looked up , only to see his retreating back . She chased after him instinctively . " Mr. Thorne , I never thanked you for the bar and the hospital . Can I ... add your contact ? WhatsApp is fine . " ] She meant it . His suit jacket was expensive, and she still owed him for the drinks - she wanted to pay him back . Corin stopped , turning to look at her . " No need . It was just a small favor . Don't worry about it . " ] ] Nova didn't press further and nodded lightly . " Thank you ... " [] Suddenly , she remembered something . She asked tentatively , " Mr. Thorne , I lost a rabbit keychain . Do you think I left it in your car last time ? " [ ] It was a gift from her mom - not expensive , but meaningful . She'd carried it for years . [ ] Corin paused , thinking of the soft rabbit keychain he'd forgotten to return at the hospital ... ] " Mr. Thorne ? " Nova called softly Corin pulled himself together , face calm . " I'll check the car later . " ] ] Nova smiled . " Thank you for the trouble . " [ ] Corus nodded politely and left . As he turned , his gaze darkened . [ ] He loosened his Windsor knot . It was just a keychain - he didn't understand why he hadn't told her the truth . [ ] Behand hum , Nova let out a sigh of relief . She went to the adjacent restroom to fix her appearance before leaving . ] ] On the other side of the wall , Sloane leaned against the door . She'd faintly heard Nova and Corin talking . She pulled her pale lips into a venomous smile . [ ] In the afternoon , when Nova and Grace finished the remaining work , it was pouring outside . Raindrops hit the floor to ceiling windows nonstop . [ ] " Stay here tonight , Grace said , closing her pen " Mountain roads are dangerous in the rain . Something could go wrong . " [] Nova packed documents into her bag , then checked the clock . ] She thought for a moment and said , " It's still early . Let's see if the rain stops later . " [ ] She already telt bad for disturbing Grace and Corin - staying the night would be 100 much [ ] But the rain didn't let up even in the evening . Nova had no choice but to stay [ ] " Ms. Hole , this is the clothes and toiletries Ms. Quinn prepared , " a maid said , handing her a tote bag . " Your room is on the second floor , right side - third from the left " ] Nova thanked her , took the bag , and went upstairs . ] Cse to Chick The Chest ! pulled out her phone to message Kael ( Stuck at Jasmine Manor for work . Pouring rain - can't drive back . I'll be home tomorrow morning . Don't wait up . ] ] ] wat so focused on typing that she didn't notice the venomous gaze watching her from the hallway end [ ] kanoche , Kael's grip on his phone tightened - he almost crushed it . Veins pulsed on his forehead [ ] baterly opened Sloane's earlier message : [ Kael Ms. Hale brought me to Jasmine Manor today to meet Ms. Quinn . ] ] of Sloane , but Kael ignored it . His eyes fixed on the man in the photo's corner - and the woman across from him . They were close , gazing tenderly . [ ] Cas Coran and Nova held said she was at a work dinner , but she was sneaking out to meet Corin ! And now she wasn't coming home .. [ ] staying with him ? ] ' s chest ached , his eyes turning red with anger [ ] He threw his phone aside and snapped at his driver , " Go to Jasmine Manor ! " ] Achoo Nova mezzed , nose and eyes reddening . ] She pulled her coat tighter , pushed open the door , planning to take a hot shower and sleep early . [ ] But when she walked into the bedroom , she froze - men's clothes were laid out on the bed ... ] Nova paused ] The next moment, the door opened again . A man in a bathrobe walked in - tall , proud , hair half - dry . A few water droplets slid down his open robe collar , disappearing into his firm chest . He exuded raw masculinity . [ ] was Corin Nova turned at the sound , eyes meeting his deep , dangerous gaze . Her breath caught , and she looked away . " Mr. Thorne ... " [ ] Her head spun . Even if she was stupid , she knew she'd been set up . ] Cara frowned , gaze locking onto her . [ ] without a word , he made her heart race .] Now thought he sunderstood she hurried to explain , " You have the wrong idea ! The maid told me to come here - I had no clue ! I was tricked . " [ ] She wanted the rom for a hiding spot ] There were so comes as the room , and the lying mald was probably gone . If someone came now , she couldn't explain . ] Mer øyes lavalled on a closet She grabbed Corn's deeve in panic " Mr. Thorne , can you hide for a minute ... " [ ] Corwys darkland , and for grabbed her wrist instead - warm , strong " Miding win ↑ Leip . § a fun late ( " ] Then she heard burrad Bootsteps colade . A load kick followed bangs voice rose , during trouble . " Ms. Hale , I have something urgent ! Are you asleep ? Open the door ! " Each ktoch hat Nova's coldruna fie glared at the door trest Blazing in her eyes ! ) fo Sloane hasn't irated - hand set her up again . The maid was defuitely bribed [ ] But there was no burning back . If one saw this , she was dime¦¦ Chapter 24 Kart Came to Catch the Cheat Grace and Kael - without proof , she couldn't explain to them . [ ] She took a deep breath , looking up at Corin , her voice hoarse . " Mr. Thorne , it's an emergency . Please hide ... " [ ] Corin glanced at the narrow closet , frowning [ ] When had he ever hidden like this ? He clearly didn't want to . [ ] Nova's heart sank ] Of course - this didn't affect him . They were strangers . Why would he humiliate himself to help her ? ] Just then , more commotion outside ! Kael's voice rang out , barely holding back anger . " Nova . Mabel was worried - she asked me to pick yo As his words fell , Nova's heart turned ice cold . Panic surged through her . ]