Chapter 25 Twist - Nova Tore Off the Mask ! " Nova ? " Kael's patience was wearing thin . [ ] Sloane couldn't hide her smile and said meaningfully , " Mr. Voss , did something happen to Ms. Hale inside ? I've waited a while , and she still hasn't come out !" ] Sure enough . Kael's face darkened visibly . He clenched his fist . ] Something happen ? More like she was with Corin ! ] ] Lesing all patience , he furrowed his brows tightly , his gaze landing on the hairpin in Sloane's hair - he pulled it out , straightened it , and jammed it into the keyhole ... ] Bang ! The door flew open . [ ] Kael's eyes immediately landed on Nova , huddled on the sofa . Her eyes and cheeks were red , like a wronged little cat . [] Their gazes met . ] He frowned , heart aching uncontrollably . But then he clenched his fist - for the first time , he ignored her feelings and searched the room for someone else . [ ] Sloane's joy was almost written on her face . She wanted him to find Corin quickly . [ ] Behind them , the sound of rummaging filled the air . Kael's frantic searching was harsh to the ear - like slaps to Nova's face . It was as if she'd done something unforgivable . [ ] Nova's eyes trembled , heart tight with pain . ] How pathetic . ] This was the man she'd loved for years . In the end , he didn't even have basic trust in her - only suspicion ! ] Kael searched for a long time , but found no trace of a man - no male items at all ] They'd hidden well ] ] With a stormy face , he walked to Nova , standing over her like he was interrogating a criminal . " Nova , are you alone ? " " Else what ? " Nova sniffled , looking up at him . [ ] Tears glistened in her eyes . " Did you come just to think I cheated on you ? ] " Kael don't you trust me ? " ] ] Kael was stunned . Pain flashed across his face - he couldn't bear to see Nova wronged . [ ] When she softened , when she lowered her head , he always gave in . He closed his eyes , reaching out to wipe her tears . " Nova ... " Sloane stepped forward in a hurry . " Ms. Hale , I came to talk about work . You were in the room - why didn't you open the door for so long ? What were you doing ? " ] } Exactly . Why not open the door ? ] So much time - anything could have happened ! ] Karl lifted his eyes , his gaze falling on the glaringly obvious bed [ ] Maybe they tangled up there just minutes ago ! He touched Nova's soft cheek , but his tone was cold as ice . " Why didn't you open the door ? What were you doing in here ?" ] Nova's heart skipped a beat , feeling Kaels anger [ ] The hand that once hugged her , protected her - now it felt like a shackle Sloane smiled secretly , a glint in her eyes [ ] Back when you were gone ten or fifteen days at a time , " Nuva suddenly said softly , " I waited for you alone at home , I called , texted - but you always replied late .. " [ ] Koel froze . [ ] Chapter 25 Twist - Nova Tore Off the Mark ! Nova pushed his hand away , bowing her head and sobbing quietly . " People told me you cheated . That business trips were vacations with another woman ... I knew you wouldn't , but it still hurt . ] ] " I just wanted you to feel the same . I didn't want you to ... ignore me ." [] She curled up , hugging herself - small and fragile . [ ] " Nova Guilt and remorse flooded Kael , his heart feeling like it was breaking . [] He didn't care about anything else - he knelt down and pulled her into his arms , wanting to cradle her . [ ] What have I done ? Wasted time with a mistress , left Nova alone and sad ... ] No wonder she's so quiet now , no longer clinging to me . [ ] Nova's eyes filled with tears as she said , " I don't know who sent that message to stir us up . But how could I ever hurt you ? Kael , trust me . " His Adam's apple bobbing , he held her tightly , overwhelmed with regret for believing Sloane's lies as he said , " It's my fault . " [] The tense atmosphere shifted instantly . [ ] Sloane frowned hard . How could this be ? She cried out anxiously , " Mr. Voss , this room- " - " 0 " Enough ! " Kael shot her a cold glare . " Nova is your superior . You've disrespected her repeatedly , and now you're lying ! Get out ! " ] ] Sloane froze . It was the first time Kael had yelled at her like this - no regard for her pride . [ ] She bit her bleeding lip , glaring hatefully at Nova . [ ] But Nova gave her a cunning smile . ] Sloane was furious . All her scheming had backfired - she'd lost everything ! [ ] She'd underestimated Nova ! [ ] Kael didn't even look at her . He knelt down , gently putting shoes on Nova , then took her hand to leave . [] Sloane's eyes were about to pop out She clenched her hands tight , then spoke up suddenly , " Mr. Voss , look under the cabinet ! Isn't that a man's belt ? " She pointed to the TV cabinet's bottom - a dark shadow , something metallic . ] Kael and the others looked over ... Sam , ever observant , walked over and picked it up . It was indeed a man's belt ! ]] Hidden so well - obviously left after something . Nova s temples throbbed it felt like the air had frozen . [ ] Shed Judden all of Corin's things ! How did this get here ? ]] She realized something , her eyes narrowing at Sloane Sloane sneered , feigning surprise , Ms. Hale , why do you have a man's belt here ? " ] ] " Nova , arent you going to explain this ? " Kael turned to her , his grip on her hand tightened noticeably . [ ] Nova's face turned pale , and her mind was a mess - this was too sudden " Oh . Ms. Hale , " Sloane said , covering her mouth in shock . " Did you ... hide these things when you wouldn't open the door ? [ ] " Could someone still be in the room ? " How could you lie to Mr. Voss like this ... " Karl's face was dark as he signaled to Sam to keep searching " Don't miss a single corner . " 2 des Chapter 25 Twist - Nova Tore Off the Mask ! " That's not what happened ... " Nova was frantic . ] ] " Where's your explanation ? " Kael's eyes were red . [ ] Nova opened her mouth , pale and speechless . [ ] No cameras , no proof . The more she explained , the guiltier she'd look . [ ] Sloane watched with amusement . [ ] Good thing she'd come prepared - this time , she'd take Nova down for good . Sam walked toward the window . Any second now , he'd pull back the curtains - and see Corin hiding on the balcony . [ ] What should I do ? Panic surged through Nova . She couldn't imagine the consequences ! [ ] " Why did you lie to me ? " Kael pressed closer , his arm around her waist - tight enough to hurt . [ ] That question pushed Nova over the edge . [ ] He'd fooled around with Sloane , and now he had the nerve to question her ? ] ] She'd had enough . She wanted to tear off the mask and face him head - on ! [ ]