NovelEnglishThe atmosphere turned incredibly awkward for a moment.
The family doctor appeared a bit embarrassed. "Mr. Strakovski, Ms. Roberts informedthat you were
scratched by a cat and askedto cgive you a rabies vaccine and tetanus shot."
Lukas's face twisted with displeasure. "It won't kill anyone." He muttered.
Reese pursed her lips helplessly. She struggled to find words to describe Lukas's complex personality.
He wasn't as icy as he appeared, yet he chose to make himself unapproachable.
The family doctor smiled gently, "Mr. Strakovski, it's true that no one will likely die from a cat or dog scratch. The
risk of getting rabies is quite low. But you can never be too careful, right? A simple shot just to be safe."
Lukas's expression remained sour. "Get on with it then." He said.
Lukas settled on the sofa in the study while the doctor cleaned his wound with iodine.
Reese stood quietly beside them as the doctor administered the shots and applied a bandage.
After the doctor left, Reese had the housekeeper send him off, then returned to the study.
Leaving the study door ajar, Reese entered directly.
Upon seeing her, Lukas appeared unsettled, "Why are you here again?"
Reese pressed her lips together, "I've cto apologize on behalf of Little Reese. She's more comfortable with
Lukas snorted, "Do you think I'm going to be mad at it?" He said incredulously.
Reese pursed her lips, "I understand that compared to Little Reese, you'd be angrier with me, Gerald, and the
others. It was their own actions that led to their troubles, and it had nothing to do with other people. | know your
intentions were for the best, and | was unclear about things today. | apologize."
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Lukas's cold demeanor and indifferent tone remained, "No need to apologize. I'm not angry with you. You don't
need to speculate. | helped you because you're different from other women."
As soon as Lukas spoke, he quickly turned his head and furrowed his brow in frustration.
He couldn't believe that he had let his words slip out without thinking. And he didn't mean it either.
But just as he thought this, Reese calmly responded, "I'm aware, Mr. Strakovski, you don't need to remind me. |
understand that | hold a place in your consideration. I'm self-aware and won't harbor thoughts that | shouldn't
have. Today, I'm apologizing to clear my own conscience."
Lukas's mood darkened even further, and he gazed at Reese with a mocking smile, "No thoughts you shouldn't
have, huh? Then why did you call a doctor for a rabies shot last night?"
Reese was undaunted, meeting his gaze, "Mr. Strakovski, it's a rational concern. I'd have done the sfor
anyone. And yes, | understand your intentions. However, in the future, please don't use this approach like
today's incident. | couldn't shake off the horrifying image of the accident scene. Just the thought of it makes me
feel nauseous." She said.
Lukas was nearly beside himself with anger. He stared at Reese, his smile turning cold, "Of course, you would
have done the sfor anyone else."
Reese sensed that Lukas believed she was considering his well-being, so she promptly clarified, "It's true. My
response wouldn't have changed regardless of who it was."
Lukas's fury grew, and he gritted his teeth, "Get out! Right now!" He roared.
Reese's eyes flickered, confused by the sudden change in his tone. What was happening?
She stared at Lukas dejectedly for a few seconds before realizing he must still be upset about her lack of
awareness. So she mumbled, "Then Mr. Strakovski, please rest early."
After speaking, she exited politely, closing the study door behind her as she left.
Inside the study, Lukas seethed with anger, knocking over objects on his desk in frustration.
When Reese heard the commotion from the study, her eyebrows twitched, and she eventually turned around and
headed back to her room.
Lukas's cold and irritable temperament - who could put up with it in the long run?
Early the next morning, Reese noticed Lukas was nowhere to be found.
It seemed he was genuinely upset about last night's incident.
Thinking about Lukas helping her retrieve the letter, and then her
misunderstanding, guilt weighed in her heart.
She concluded she needed to find a moment to apologize earnestly to Lukas and clarify her stance.
This time, it was she who owed him a favor.
Upon arriving at the company, just as she stepped out of the elevator, she spotted Cole standing at the front
desk of the design department, carrying breakfast in his hand, and engaged in a conversation with Chloe
Preston.
Chloe wore a faint smile, her expression soft as she conversed with Cole.
Aside from Reese, Chloe Preston was one of the most talented designers in the department, next to Victoria.
As Reese took a step forward, she overheard Cole, who had his back turned to her, saying to Chloe, "Chloe, don't
bringbreakfast in the future. Mornings are hectic as is, yet you're still taking tout to make breakfast for
me. It's too much."
Reese had previously speculated about who was sending breakfast every day. Today, upon seeing Chloe bringing
breakfast and carefully placing it on the counter, it was confirmed that Chloe was indeed the one.
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Chloe smiled without denying it, responding gently, "Oh, it's no trouble, Director Hopkins."
Reese's mood soured considerably as she eavesdropped on their conversation.
She had simply been curious, picking it up for a brief glance. She hadn't anticipated Cole's misinterpretation.
A slight smile played on her lips. Given the delay in breakfast delivery and Cole's assumption, there was no need
for her to correct the mistake.
She allowed this charming misunderstanding to persist.
However, as she overheard the exchange between the two, Reese's delicate expression quickly turned solemn.
If her understanding was accurate, the breakfast Cole was holding was
undoubtedly the affectionate meal Ava had prepared for him.
However, Ava lacked the courage to give it to Cole directly, fearing he'd figure it out. So every morning, she
secretly left it on the counter while no one was around, labeling it as breakfast for Cole.
But how had it cto be attributed to Chloe?
Worse still, judging by Cole's attitude, he genuinely believed Chloe had prepared the breakfast and even felt
sorry for her due to tconstraints.
What infuriated Reese, even more, was that Chloe didn't bother to correct his misconception.
Reese seethed with anger but couldn't confront Chloe's deceit at that moment.
If Cole learned that the breakfast was Ava's doing, Ava's secret crush would be revealed for sure.
Reese couldn't decide on Ava's behalf when it cto her emotions.
With a gloomy expression, Reese shot Chloe a resentful look before walking toward them.
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