Chapter 180 Lovesick
Rewards
Nathaniel’s breath gently caressed Freya’s car, causing a faint blush to creep onto her cheeks.
Observing Freya’s bashful demeanor, Nathaniel felt a warm surge of affection in his abdomen. How long has it been since the incident in the helicopter? How long since I’ve touched her?
She clenched her stiff left hand. Despite the surgery restoring its appearance, it would still stiffen during use.
Now, she could only draw with her right hand, while her left was relegated to typing on the keyboard, a task that left it itchy and sore after prolonged use.
Nathaniel noticed Freya’s seemingly nonchalant action and furrowed his brows. Abruptly, he seized Freya’s left hand.
This sudden action startled Freya so much that she nearly dropped the laptop perched on
She attempted to retract her left hand, but Nathaniel held firm.
her lap.
Freya’s face contorted in discomfort as they both tugged, until Nathaniel murmured in a raspy voice, “Don’t move.
Freya froze.
Nathaniel gently cradled her left hand in his palm, massaging her joint with care.
Dr. Guillermo had explained that while plastic surgery could restore the hand’s appearance, regular massages were necessary for functional recovery, a process requiring infinite patience. Full recovery might not even be possible in her lifetime.
Freya felt a pang of resentment. On that rainy night, he had shattered her left hand with a golf club. Now, he held her hand in front of a crowd.
Freya was repulsed by this.
Suddenly, the auctioneer announced.
“The next two drafts are from Zeusforce Group and…
The auctioneer paused for effect before continuing with an excited tone, Technologent Group!”
“We will present the two drafts now!”
What a coincidence!
Everyone’s attention was riveted to the screen. This situation was unprecedented.
They knew that the urban planning draft for East Sacville would be selected from these two companies, but they hadn’t anticipated such a fierce competition
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the matter at hand.
Freya straightened her posture, her gaze instinctively seeking our Alexander who was seated in the same row. Alexander, however, remained composed. He even acknowledged Freya with a gentlemanly nod.
Having attended a prestigious school in England since childhood, and later majoring in law, Alexander had become an accomplished lawyer. If not for the fed between Nathaniel and his father, he might have been a renowned lawyer by now.
Alexander exuded an air of elegance and nobility in every aspect of his demeanor. In contrast, Jacob appeared slightly anxious.
Freya quickly turned her attention to the monitor. As the drafts were projected, a wave of surprise swept through the venue.
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