That was the highest level of acceptance one could expect from a man like Xavier Ford.
Still, Daisy had her own concerns. âWhat about that fiancée of yours?â she suddenly asked. âBoth of you are bound by an engagement contract. How will you explain things to your family if you have a relationship with me?â
âYou are worthy of being Westonâs secretary, after all-alert and clear-minded.â
Xavier lifted her chin. âIn that case, Iâll be frank. As long as you are willing, I can bring to rest all your concerns. Of course, this will have to be based on firm determination on your part. I canât possibly up-
end my lifeâs peace and stability for an unsophisticated, fickle-minded woman. What do you say?â
âIt seems you donât like me as much as you claim,â Daisy smiled. âI thought you would treat me at least like how Mr. Ford treats Ella.â
The way Xavier treated her was more like how one would treat a favored pet.
Xavier shook his head and laughed carelessly. âYou canât get Weston out of your mind, can you? Do you care how he treats Ella?â
Daisy collected herself. âWhatever it is, I will never be the other womanâ¦â
She didnât want to discuss Weston Ford anymore.
The elevator doors slid open with a ding.
Xavier held her waist and walked out. âDonât worry. I wonât make things difficult for you. But you must tell me. Who were those people looking for Weston?â
âIâm not too sure myself. I heard that they are from a distributorâ¦â Daisy replied nonchalantly.
At the hospital.
Hayden was getting ready to clock out on time when he saw a man carrying a woman in the distance.
A bunch of bodyguards in black were making way for them, and the entire scene was enough for him to guess who the man was.
He sighed and called Lucas.
âWe might have to cancel our dinner plans today. Guinevere is here.â
âOkay.â
Lucas looked at Yvonne. He had answered the call in the study, and Yvonne was working by his side.
She wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses, making her face look extra petite.
His fingers tapped on the desk. âI got it.â
With that, he ended the call.
The beep of the dial tone told Hayden that Lucas would be off to keep his beloved wife company, whereas he had to work overtime in misery.
By the time he put his phone aside, Weston had arrived by his side. âDr. Quirk.â
His voice was cold and distant with nary a hint of anxiety.
He glanced down at Guinevere in Westonâs arms. âHer condition was triggered again?â
Weston nodded as he calmly placed Guinevere on the bed behind the curtain.
Hayden saw how Weston skillfully maneuvered Guinevere and his gaze deepened.
He quickly walked over to Guinevere by the bed.
At the sight of the woman shutting her eyes tight, as if strongly detesting her surroundings , Hayden furrowed his brows. âIs she conscious?â
He remembered the first time he treated Guinevere and realized how much her condition had stabilized. Why was her condition triggered again today?
He saw Guinevere opening her eyes, and he walked toward her. âHow do you feel?â
Guinevere looked past him toward Weston, who was behind him. âDonât go.â
Hayden turned around to look at Weston. âThe patient is emotionally unstable and wishes for you to stay. Please make a decision only after sheâs fully conscious.â