Written Off as Trash, I Activated My Hidden Queen Mode novel Chapter 233

Chapter 233 From Rivals to Lovers

She was sure she had never met the woman, so why did she look so familiar?

“Frederick, can I take her photo with me?”

Frederick nodded gently, his voice soft. “Of course. I’ll have a copy printed for you.”

“Thank you.”

“No need to be so polite with me.”

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Tess stared at him and complained inwardly. This man must be wearing a mask. He’s far too gentle to be himself.

“If they’re from the Corbin family, they’ll definitely come back.”

Elias‘ eyes were filled with worry. He took her hand without thinking.

These clans were as mysterious as if they didn’t exist. Why had they appeared suddenly? What did they want?

“Elias, don’t overthink it. Maybe they just want to buy medicine from me.”

She kept her tone light and tried to stay calm.

Elias stroked her head gently with his slender fingers. “Leave this to me. Focus on your research. I’ll handle the investigation.”

He had to become stronger. Only then could he protect Stella.

“Okay.”

Stella was curious. Who exactly is Nadia Corbin? Why does she look familiar? Where didI see her? I just couldn’t remember.

“Stella, here you go.”

Stella put

the photo away. She looked up and saw their lips.

What? Things moved that fast? Has Frederick finally opened his heart to someone?

They noticed her meaningful look.

Tess touched her own lips awkwardly, then glanced at Frederick’s slightly broken lip.

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Chapter 233 From Rivals to Lovers

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“Boss, the air is so dry lately. My lips are chapped.”

Frederick pressed his lips together awkwardly. “Yeah, really dry.”

Stella smiled softly. She didn’t call them out.

“I’ll take a copy of these files too.”

“Sure.”

Frederick had already arranged it.

“Boss, I’ll go to the medical research institute with you these days. They can’t get into the lab no matter how skilled they are.”

Stella wasn’t scared at all. She just wondered what the Corbin family wanted. They would come back if they failed, so she just had to wait.

“Protecting you is my job.”

“Tess, have you ever thought about settling down?”

Tess‘ eyes widened. Didshe figure it out?

Frederick held his breath and stared at her.

Tess pulled Stella aside. “Boss, are the male models not good–looking or fit enough? Why would I bother with a relationship?”

Elias and Frederick looked shocked.

“Male models?” Frederick asked in disbelief.

Stella smiled awkwardly and took the files from Frederick. “Frederick, I’m heading back.”

Tess suddenly felt the air around them turn dangerous.

“I’m leaving too.”

Frederick grabbed her, and they started to argue.

“What? I’m not yours. I’m an adult. Is it illegal to look at hot guys and touch abs?”

“So you turned me down because I’m not good–looking or fit enough?”

Tess took a deep breath and touched his abdomen.

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Chapter 233 From Rivals to Lovers

Is this man being too insecure? He’s way better than those models.

“No.”

“Then why?”

“I don’t deserve you.”

“In my heart, only you do.”

Tess‘ heart raced.

What did this man see in me?

They said if a rich, powerful guy fell for you, you should say yes. He must really like me.

And I will become family with Stella.

“So… dating?”

Frederick’s

eyes

widened. She said yes?

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“I think so.”

“Can I touch you if you’re my boyfriend?”

“If you look at other models again, I’ll deal with you.”

Tess didn’t answer. She just enjoyed the moment.

“Frederick Shaw.”

Her lips were kissed before she finished speaking.

“You-”

“Call me Frederick. If you use my full name again, I’ll kiss you every time.”

Tess nodded slowly. She got it. Next time she wanted a kiss without asking, she would just use his full name.

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