Chapter 7 Who Will Kael Side With ? " Nothing ! Ms. Hale's just joking ! " ] Sloane's face was pale as she cut in , her eyes fixed on Nova's phone in panic . [ ] Nova raised an eyebrow . " Why are you in such a hurry . Ms. Reed ? Weren't you acting all wronged a minute ago ? Didn't you want Lila to apologize to you ? Fine then ... " }] Sloane's heart raced . She didn't care about pride anymore . [ ] " No - It was my fault . I provoked Lila first . I should be the one apologizing . I'm sorry , Lila . [ ] " Mr. Voss , this is all on me . Lila did nothing wrong . " [ ] Nova let out a soft laugh and turned to Kael . [ ] " Sa , Mr. Voss - are you still going to defend her ? Choosing to believe an outsider over your own team ... that's really disappointing . ] " If word gets out , it'll ruin the company's reputation for sure . " ] She threw back the excuse Kael had used on her earlier , word for word . [ ] Kael was left speechless , his face growing awkward . [ ] With so many employees watching , he couldn't argue further . [ ] He stepped closer , took Nova's hand , and forced a smile . " I'm sorry , baby . I acted too quickly without thinking . Thanks for reminding me . " [ ] Nova's expression stayed flat . She pressed her lips together and tried to pull her hand away . [ ] Kael felt her coldness and tightened his grip . He shot a sharp look at Sloane behind him . [ ] "Ms Reed , you've caused trouble at the company time and time again . Nova was lenient last time , but this time , you owe us an explanation . This incident will definitely go nine - you'll make a public apology later . " ]] For a celebrity , a public apology was a huge blow to their reputation . [ ] Sloane felt wronged and angry , but she knew better than to argue . " I ... I understand . " [ ] Kael stroked Nova's palm , his sharp tone softening . " Honey , calm down . I acted impulsively earlier . From now on , I'll listen to you , okay ? " ] ] He sounded as docile as a golden retriever . In the past , whenever they fought , a little apology like this would make Nova forgive him . ] But not this time Nova didn't smile or reconcile with him like she used to . ] Instead , she pulled her hand free and gave a faint smile . " I believe you . " [ ] Her tone was clearly perfunctory . [ ] Kael's chest tightened . He hurried after her . " Nova " [ ] Behind them , Sloane watched Kael grovel to Nova , her chest burning with anger [ ] She stamped her foot . Just wait ! One day , I'll make Kael leave Nova and beg me to stay And that photo She didn't know if it was real or not , but she had to get it . She couldn't let Nova hold it over her head . [ ] With that thought , she pulled out her phone and sent a text [ ] Keel followed Nova into the break room . He told Lila to leave , leaving just the two of them alone . ] Chapter 7 Who Will Kael Side With ? Nova ignored him . She poured herself a cup of coffee and focused on her work . Kael's heart sank . He cut up a fruit platter , then stayed by her side to help - feeding her fruit , massaging her shoulders , taking care of her every need . ] Nova watched him . ] ] Once , this would've made her forgive him completely . [ But now , her heart was too broken to mend . " Enough . " She pushed his hand away , her voice calm . " I'm not angry anymore . Go back to work . " Kael's heart sank further . He wrapped his arms around her from behind , resting his chin on her shoulder in an intimate gesture . ]] " Honey , don't give me the cold shoulder ... " he said in an upset tone . ]] Nova closed her eyes . She didn't have the nergy to play along . She turned her head and gave his cheek a quick , perfunctory kiss . " Im really fine . Go be busy . " ] Kael brightened up like a dog who'd gotten a treat . He stroked her cheek . promised to spend the day with you . You work - I'll help . " He was firm . Nova didn't argue further . ] 额 But as they worked side by side , memories of their early days together flooded back . [ ] Back when they had no money , Kael refused to ask his family for help . In their hardest times , they'd split a $ 1 bread . [ ] He'd seen her divide the bread into two and gotten teary - eyed , saying , " I'll never let you suffer like this again . " ] Nova blinked back the stinging in her eyes and bowed her head to keep working . After a while , Kael's phone rang suddenly . [ ] He glanced at the screen , frowned , and hung up . [ ] Nova looked over , confused . [ ] He explained , " It's Trent and the guys . Don't worry - I promised to stay with you today . " [ ] But the phone rang again , persistent , as if it would keep going until he answered . ] " Just take it . " Nova said . [ ] Kael obeyed , hitting the answer button . ] ] " Kael ! Trent's having a birthday party - why aren't you here ? We've got all kinds of fun stuff ! " " C'mon , man ! Everyone's waiting for you ! " ]] Kael frowned and cut them off . " I told you - I'm married now . Don't invite me to this kind of thing . It's late , and I'm with Nova . I'm hanging up . " ]] " Hey , wait ! It's Trent's birthday ! Ditching us is rude ! " [ ] " Fine - bring Nova with you ! It'll be boring for her at home ! " Kael still refused . "A birthday party isn't more important than my wife, I'm hanging up . " Nova set down her files and spoke softly . " Go . I'll take a taxi home later . " [ ] Kael put down his phone , took her hand , and rubbed it gently . " If you're not going , I'm not going either . I promised to stay with you . " ] " Nova ! Come with Kael ! Staying home is so boring ! " ] " Yeah , come join us ! " [ ] The voices on the phone were insistent . Nova was silent for a second , then agreed . ] 0 Chapter 7 Who Will Kael Side With ? That night , they went to The Nightclub - Trent had booked an entire floor for the party . When Kael and Nova walked in , the private room was loud with music and laughter . Several women were there , making the place feel like a scene of debauchery . ] Nova frowned . Kael pulled her close , turned on the main lights , and shot a cold look at everyone . " Get out . " [ ] Trent and the others knew Kael was angry - they knew Nova hated this kind of wild scene . ne . ] " Everyone out ! Now ! " ] ] The women in revealing clothes left awkwardly . [ ] Kael then led Nova to a seat [ ] Knowing she had a cleanliness quirk , he wiped the sofa with a wet wipe before letting her sit . ] " No smoking . My wife hates the smell . " [] He took the cigarette from one guy's hand and tossed it in the trash . ] Damn , Kael - you're the biggest wife guy in New York . You spoil her so much , it's making my eyes hurt . " Tell me about it . He just bought a $ 700K jewelry set from me a few days ago . " The guys teased him . [ ] My wife - of course I'll spoil her . " ] Kael picked up a plate of fruit and fed it to Nova , ignoring the others . He focused entirely on her . [ ] Nova felt nothing but bitterness . [ ] Who would've thought this man - who doted on her so much - was a cheater ? It was sickeningly ironic . [ ] Around 9 PM . Nova made an excuse to leave early , telling them to keep having fun . ] Karl gut up to go with her . [] Trent and the others tried to stop him . " Let the driver take her home ! Stay a little longer - it's not even midnight yet ! " Karl looked hesitant . Nova took his arm . Its okay . I can take a taxi . It's safe . You stay and enjoy . " [ The guys cheered , and Kael finally gave in . " Fine - I'll walk you out . " [ ] Nove nodded They reached the street , and Kael hailed a taxi . He paid the fare in advance and told the driver to take care of her - every move screamed " thoughtful husband . " [ ] The driver couldn't help but comment " Miss , your husband is so good to you . Good men like him are hard to find these days . " ] Nova pressed her lips together . A lump formed in her throat , and she couldn't say a word . [ ] She patted her pocket - realizing she'd left her sunglasses at the club She apologized to the driver , got out , and went back to get them [ ] Those sunglasses were a gift from Kael years ago ] He'd had them custom - made because he knew her eyes were sensitive , and she'd worn then for so long that she couldn't bear to throw them away . ] She'd just stepped out of the taxi when she saw Kael standing at the club entrance , looking around [ ] Nova started walking toward him , ready to call his name - but before she could , a girl ran over like an eager puppy and threw herself into his arms . [ ] " Mrun , Kael ! I missed you so much ! "