Chapter 237 What’s With Your Hands
The minor incident escaped the attention of others, and Kate found solace in Eric’s embrace, feeling a touch of embarrassment.
“It’s not that I need you with me all the time,” she murmured. “I just don’t want you going far away.”
Her voice was laced with unmistakable concern, and after a brief pause, she continued, “With things being so uncertain lately, I fear for your safety.”
Eric let out a gentle laugh. “My dear Kate, always so considerate.”
He gazed deeply into her eyes. “How about you come back to the office with me? I won’t go to Bastilla, but there are matters I need to tend to.”
Kate shook her head with determination, a bright smile spreading across her face. “Go ahead, don’t worry about me. HN Studio just faced a crisis, and I can’t abandon ship now. You take care
of your business.”
Eric lingered for a moment, then kissed her one last time before reluctantly turning away.
As he stepped out of HN Studio, his demeanour shifted, his face hardening with resolve. To the office,” he instructed Lucas.
Lucas, puzzled, asked, “And Mrs. Kate?”
Eric’s gaze turned icy. “Ensure she has adequate protection.”
Kate may have resisted his involvement in HN Studio’s affairs, but he could not ignore her safety. It was a time fraught with danger, as old foes resurfaced in Bastilla, stirring unrest once more. Eric had planned to address matters personally in Bastilla, but Kate’s evident anxiety had swayed him. He resolved to send his men while he stayed to oversee the situation from home.
It was a time fraught with danger, as old foes resurfaced in Bastilla, stirring unrest once more.
Eric had planned to address matters personally in Bastilla, but Kate’s evident anxiety had swayed him. He resolved to send his men while he stayed to oversee the situation from home.
As Kate watched Eric’s car disappear from view, the longing in her eyes slowly ebbed, replaced by a steely resolve. She methodically directed her employees to clean up the chaos within the studio.
burdens.
The morning slipped away amidst the bustle of activity. Kate flexed her aching hands. Though she hadn’t engaged in heavy labour, her wrists throbbed painfully, making it difficult to even hold a paintbrush. She had no choice but to delegate tasks to her staff, trusting them to restore order.
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