No. Nicole is trying to seduce Levant. What does she have to do with Hector?
âDaphne, it looks like Ms. Lane is no ordinary woman. The bodyguard youâre looking for is her husband.â
âY-Youâre Nicoleâs husband?â
It was surprising news to her.
He was the man she fell in love with at first sight. How can he be Nicoleâs husband?
All of a sudden, she felt as if she were in the middle of thick fog; she could not see things clearly nor differentiate the real from the fake.
If Hector really is Nicoleâs husband, that means my plans are ruined.
The entire time, she thought she had found her true love. Was it just a joke the whole time?
âMy wife needs to rest. Please leave.â
Portia flew into a rage when she noticed how unpleasant Evan was of their presence.
âDaphne, letâs go.â
ââ¦â¦â
However, Daphne stood there transfixed while staring at Evan without blinking.
When Portia finally dragged her out of the room, Evan slammed the door shut.
Still persistent, Daphne questioned Portia when they were out of the hospital. âAunt Portia, am I dreaming?â
How can something so ridiculous happen?
âDaphne, whatâs wrong? Do you really want a vixenâs man?â
Daphne did not know how she should form her answer. âThatâs not it. When I fell in love with him, he was the bodyguard of the estate. He wasnât Nicoleâs husband.â
âDaphne, sober up. When you met him, he was already Nicoleâs husband. You just didnât know about his true identity.â
Then why didnât he tell me?
When I told him my secret, he was only listening silently.
Secret!
Right. He even knows that Levant isnât Stephenâs biological son.
I even told him Stephen was going to hand down the title to Levant.
What was he thinking about when I told him those things?
What has he done to my loving feelings?
Nicole, why are you the one who is lucky? Levant loves you, and Uncle Stephenâs world revolves around you. Even the man I fell in love with is your husband.
Why?
âDaphne, donât be like this. How good can a vixenâs man be?â
Daphne did not want to hear Portia speak of Hector in this way. She scoffed, âThen what about Levant and Uncle Stephen? Do you mean theyâre no one good too?â
Arenât they interested in Nicole too?
Portia choked, not expecting her to question her this way.
Doesnât this stupid girl realize Iâm trying to console her?
âThatâs enough. Letâs go back.â
Before they left, Daphne turned back to look at the ward. A grim look ran across her eyes. I wonât give up so easily on the things I love.
In the ward.
Nicole heard everything Daphne said. She looked at Evan and stated that he only had himself to blame for what just happened.
âYou were Daphneâs white knight, and now the damsel in distress has fallen in love with you. Youâve reaped what you sow. Why donât I see any trace of joy on your face?â
Evan walked toward her before he shot a glare at her. âIt looks like youâre quite happy.â
Sheâs grinning mischievously.
âOf course. Iâm feeling happy on your behalf. Daphne sounds like she really in love with you. Chances are high that sheâll return to court you. Maybe sheâll be dramatic in her attempts, hoping to win over your heart.â
Evan felt dismayed by Nicoleâs thrilled tone.
Your husband is now being eyed by another woman. Why are you acting so excited as his wife?
Evan ruminated on the thought. Both Stephen and Levant were interested in Nicole, and as her man, he wished that these two would never appear in front of Nicole.
However, Nicole was unperturbed by the fact she had a love rival now. In fact, she made it seem like she was waiting eagerly for a show to unfold.
The stark contrast made Evan feel that Nicole did not love him enough.
Not being concerned enough meant that she did not love him enough.
The look in his eyes darkened as he looked at her. She canât possibly have fallen in love with that old man Stephen, can she?