Chapter 128: Saved Someone Before

After getting into the car, Nathaniel glanced back at the hospital. “What did you and Zachary talk about after I left?”

“He asked if I had saved someone when I was in university,” Cecilia admitted readily.

Saved someone? Nathaniel remembered Stella rescuing him and his mother from a car accident during her university years. “And then?”

“And then you arrived.” Cecilia preferred not to dwell on it, especially with the late hour and Nathaniel’s upcoming anniversary event.

Seeing no reason to return to the company, she gazed at the falling leaves outside. “I want to go home.”

“Join me at the anniversary event tonight,” he said.

Surprise flickered in Cecilia’s eyes. Nathaniel offered no explanation, simply instructing the driver to proceed to the venue.

Before the event began, he arranged for Cecilia to be in a private room. She changed into a turquoise gown, radiating an ethereal beauty, seemingly untouched by the world.

Nathaniel lingered at the doorway. As he watched her, a stunned expression crossed her face. His Adam’s apple bobbed. “Wait for me here. We’ll go back together tonight.”

Cecilia looked up, nodded, and said, “All right.”

Her obedience stirred complex emotions in Nathaniel. Without another word, he left.

Stella and Elena arrived early for the company anniversary.

“You’re saying Cecilia’s back at Daltonia Villa?” Elena asked.

“Yes. I’m not sure what’s happening, but she’s probably bothering Nathaniel again. They’re still married, and she’s difficult,” Stella said, omitting Nathaniel’s role in Cecilia’s return.

Elena sipped her red wine. Remembering a previous ambiguous encounter between Cecilia and Nathaniel, a worry flickered in her eyes. “When will she finally leave my son alone?” Turning to Stella, she added, “Since Nathaniel’s marrying you, you should try to get pregnant soon. I’ll help you today.”

Stella’s eyes shone with gratitude. “I won’t disappoint you.” Elena nodded.

After her secretary announced Nathaniel’s arrival, Elena bypassed other guests and went straight to him. Stella watched nervously from a distance. Nathaniel immediately became the center of attention. Elena had her secretary lead him aside and brought him wine. “Nathaniel, the company’s success is largely due to you. My father and grandfather send their regards.”

Nathaniel found it hard to refuse.

Meanwhile, Cecilia sat in a second-floor private room overlooking the event. It was one-way glass; she could see out, but not in. Sipping wine, she spotted Elena, Stella, and Nathaniel surrounded by bodyguards. Then she froze. She’d just seen a waiter slip something into Elena’s wine, which Elena then gave to Nathaniel. Stella was approaching them.

Even a fool could see Elena and Stella’s plan. Cecilia stood to leave, but a bodyguard stopped her. “Ms. Smith, Mr. Rainsworth asked you to wait.”

Cecilia winced. “Can’t I even go to the restroom?” Her concern wasn’t for Nathaniel, but for seizing an opportunity, if her suspicions were correct. The bodyguard, unable to truly restrain her, allowed her to leave.