Everything Taken I Left to Become CEO (Darcy and Zane) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144 You Still Haven’t Forgotten That Girl?

Hearing a friend’s invitation, she eagerly urged her to accept.

“Alright. I’ll get ready and head out.”

Since they were staying overnight, Darcy packed a small backpack and drove to the meeting point.

At the foot of the mountain, she saw Cindy waving from the roadside.

After parking, the two hiked up.

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Plum blossoms were in full bloom. They took numerous photos until they were tired, then headed for the hot springs.

The springs here weren’t the open-air kind but indoor pools, with swimwear provided.

Darcy reached for a set of swimwear, but Cindy stopped her. “Stop! That’s too basic! How can that showcase our beauty?”

She opened her own bag. “Ta-da! Feast your eyes on the swimsuits I picked! Gorgeous, right?”

Darcy looked down at the two-piece swimsuit Cindy had shoved into her hands-two small, scant pieces of fabric.

She felt awkward. “They’re beautiful, but… aren’t they a bit… too revealing?”

“Nonsense! Besides, the whole pool area is just for us. What are you afraid of?”

That was true. After a moment’s thought, Darcy was less resistant and went to change.

After changing, she didn’t look in the mirror, unaware of how striking she looked in the outfit.

Cindy said she needed to use the restroom and told Darcy to go ahead to the pool.

“Which one is ours?”

There were several pools. Darcy didn’t want to get the wrong one, so Cindy pointed her in the right direction.

As Cindy said, it was a private resort, quiet and nearly empty. Very few people were using the springs.

Darcy followed the remembered route but forgot whether to turn left or right at a fork. She chose one at

random.

Unfortunately, she chose the wrong one.

Darcy froze, staring at the shirtless man in front of her.

He was always in sharp suits at work. She never expected the boss actually had… broad shoulders, a narrow waist, clearly defined abs, that perfect V-line…

By the time she processed it, her eyes had already taken in everything they shouldn’t have.

Darcy’s face flushed with heat. She turned around silently. “Sorry… wrong room…”

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Chapter 144 You Still Haven’t Forgotten That Girl?

Jethro had already composed himself. His lips curved into a faint, knowing smile.

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When Darcy walked in moments ago, in that alluring swimsuit, with her long hair against delicate skin, his breath had hitched.

Out of politeness, he had looked away.

He guessed she was lost. He turned, grabbed a loose robe, and draped it over her shoulders.

Then, he leaned close and spoke softly into her ear, “Turn right and go straight to the end. That’s the pool for you and Cindy.”

His low, husky voice sent a shiver down Darcy’s spine. Her back stiffened, her face burning even hotter.

She clutched the robe. “Thank you.”

“Um…” Darcy closed her eyes, stammering, “I really did get lost. I wasn’t trying to… seduce you, you know…”

Jethro was momentarily taken aback, then let out a soft chuckle. “I know.”

As they were speaking, Zephyr opened the door from the inner changing room and stepped out. Seeing a woman standing at the entrance, he was startled.

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