"If it has nothing to do with you, why did she call?" Chloe Preston asked. "Donovan Xavier, be honest with me. Besides me, do you have another secret, unattainable love?" That’s what all the books say. Behind every successful man is an unattainable secret crush he could never have. The rightful source is NovєlFіre.net Donovan Xavier gazed at her for a moment before leaning down and pressing his lips to hers. Chloe Preston started to lose her balance, but he held her steady. Pressing his forehead against hers, Donovan said in a deep voice, "You are my one and only. There is no one else." A tremor went through Chloe Preston’s heart. Her eyes stung with unshed tears as she pressed her lips together. "Are you just sweet-talking me?" "I’m not. It’s the truth," Donovan said with utter seriousness. "I’ve told you before, you’re the only one I’ve ever been with. Chloe Preston, trust me." Chloe Preston looked at him, her eyes misty. She bit her lip and asked, "Let me ask you, who’s prettier, me or Rosalind?" "You," Donovan answered without hesitation. "Between her and me, whose voice is more pleasant?" "If we were both in trouble at the same time, who would you save first?" Chloe Preston thought for a moment and asked again, "Then between her and me—" Before she could finish, the man forcefully sealed her lips with his. Donovan released her, his voice hoarse with emotion. "Chloe Preston, it will only ever be you. No one in my heart can ever compare to you. you will always be my number one priority." Chloe Preston heard every single word, and her heart was thrown into turmoil. Her eyes reddened. At this moment, she truly felt that he loved her. That she was in his heart. After finishing her rounds, Chloe Preston returned to her office. She sat in her chair, focusing on organizing patient files. The door opened. The director walked in, smiling. "Dr. Xavier, this is your office. Come and have a look." A man walked in, dressed in a white lab coat. He had handsome, chiseled features and a gentle gaze. Tall and statuesque, he stood out from the crowd. He was truly extraordinary. Julian Xavier glanced around, the corners of his lips lifting. "Hmm, very nice." The director smiled respectfully and turned to the others. "Everyone, let me introduce you. This is Dr. Xavier, our new doctor who has just returned from studying abroad. Dr. Xavier is highly skilled and experienced, so feel free to exchange ideas with him." A few female colleagues started whispering excitedly. "Wow, he’s so handsome, I think I’m going to faint!" "With looks like that, he must have a girlfriend. Sigh, we don’t stand a chance." "But the director seems quite afraid of him." "I heard a little about him. His family is incredibly influential. No one dares to cross him." Julian Xavier’s gaze was clear as he looked at the director. "Director, where is my desk?" "On the left, right next to Dr. Quinn’s desk," the director replied. "Quinn is our hospital’s most renowned doctor. You two can learn a lot from each other!" Julian Xavier nodded, walked over, and glanced at the woman. "Hello, Dr. Quinn." Chloe Preston looked up and replied politely, "Hello, Dr. Xavier." Her features were bright and stunning. She had a delicate nose and clear, sparkling eyes that held a natural coolness, yet her voice was inherently soft and pleasant to the ear. It was like an early spring breeze in Jiangnan, stirring a person’s heart. Julian Xavier paused, his heart skipping a beat. Chloe Preston, however, didn’t pay him much attention. She averted her gaze and continued sorting through the files in her hands. It was perfectly normal for colleagues to come and go at the hospital. She paid it no mind; it had nothing to do with her anyway. "Your bracelet is quite beautiful," Julian Xavier remarked suddenly. Chloe Preston paused. She lowered her eyes to the bracelet on her wrist, a faint smile gracing her lips as a warm feeling spread through her heart. He had given it to her, so of course it was beautiful. She adored it and wore it every day, only taking it off and carefully putting it away when she had to perform surgery. Chloe Preston drove back to The Xavier Residence. She had performed a very complex surgery that afternoon which had taken over five hours. She was exhausted and desperately wanted to sleep. The little ginger cat saw her return, immediately jumped off the sofa, and ran over to rub against her calf. Donovan Xavier was taking good care of it. The cat had gotten much rounder recently, its temperament had mellowed, and its fluffy fur made it even more adorable. "Sweetie, where’s your daddy?" Chloe Preston asked, picking it up and stroking its small head. Just then, her phone rang. Chloe Preston took it out, a smile on her face as she answered. "Hello? Why aren’t you back yet? Are you busy at the company?" Donovan Xavier’s low voice came through the phone. "So eager for me to come back. Are you missing me?" "A little," Chloe Preston admitted readily. A smile was evident in Donovan Xavier’s voice. "Just a little? I’m missing you terribly." "If you miss me, then you should hurry back." "I wish I could," Donovan sighed softly. "Grandpa asked me to go to the old residence for dinner. I probably won’t be coming home tonight." Chloe Preston paused for a few seconds before speaking softly, "Well, your grandpa is getting old. It’s good for you to spend more time with him." "I’d rather spend it with you," Donovan said in a deep, tender voice. Hearing this, Chloe Preston’s eyes flickered. He had changed so much now, often leaving her with the illusion that she was deeply loved. Donovan then added, "Sleep well on your own tonight, alright? I’ll be back tomorrow." "Okay," Chloe replied. 「The Xavier Family’s Old Residence.」 Donovan Xavier stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, a smile on his face as he hung up, his eyes still showing his reluctance to end the call. Caleb Xavier, leaning on his dragon-head cane, walked over and squinted at him. "Who were you on the phone with for so long? You look so happy." "My woman," Donovan said. "Is that the one living at The Xavier Residence?" "You’re still seeing her?" Caleb Xavier grew displeased. "In that case, why haven’t you brought her over for me to meet?" Caleb grew angry and lifted his cane, swatting at Donovan’s leg with it. "Of course, it’s necessary! I must personally vet your future Mrs. Xavier! Tell me, which prestigious family is she the daughter of?" A lady from a noble family? This old man was obsessed with matching family backgrounds. If he found out Chloe’s real background, he’d probably have a heart attack on the spot. Donovan Xavier glanced at him without a word, then turned and walked out the door. Caleb Xavier was not pleased. If his grandson wouldn’t tell him, he would find out for himself. He had to know what kind of woman he had brought into their lives! Just as Donovan Xavier walked in, a voice called out from ahead. "Brother!" He looked up to see Julian Xavier walking toward him with a wide, uninhibited smile. Donovan Xavier looked at him and smiled faintly. "So, you finally decided to come back from abroad." Julian shrugged. "Mom kept nagging me to come back. I didn’t have a choice." Just then, Shay Cloud walked over from a distance. She was poised and graceful, with faint wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, but she was still a charming woman. "Mom!" Julian smiled at her. Shay Cloud nodded and reached out to affectionately straighten his slightly disheveled collar, frowning a little. "So impetuous. Look at your brother, how mature and steady he is!" Julian laughed. "Yes, I must learn from my brother!" Donovan Xavier glanced at her, a hint of distance in his expression as he greeted her politely, "Aunt."