waking

Chapter 158

Her demeanor was a stark contrast to the calm facade she used to mess with Naomi.

Shawn kept his distance from Elaine, idly playing with Naomi’s slender fingers, his eyes catching on the thicker parts, like calluses.

Naomi noticed too and casually explained, “Pen holding and herb handling, that’s where they come from”

Shawn just nodded, not much for words “Chandler, hit the music”

“Yes, sir

“Elaine’s crying is grating” Shawn glanced at Elaine, still in tears. “You’re the end of the world. People might think I’m a terrible boss”

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Elaine’s eyes popped wide, and she wailed louder, “Shawn, you’re heartless How can you say

Naomi couldn’t help but smirk; she hadn’t gone off the deep end like Elaine, but Elaine had thrown Shawn’s words back at her before. It was a real

pole revenal

The music started up, quickly drowning our Elaine’s sobs.

Naomi felt a hit helpless; she hadn’t started this, but Elaine was probably seething at her now. The backlash from Shawn’s payback was intense, but Naomi had to admit it felt kind of sweet

“Chandler.

Before long, the kitchen was serving up dishes on the coffee table–Naomi’s favorites, a mix of meat and veggies, nutritious and health–boosting porridge. Shawn’s goal was clear Naomi had dropped weight, and he wanted her hack to her old self. Plas, Elaine had her stomach in knots it needed some TLC.

“Eat At Shawn’s command. Naomi dug in. These dishes were a taste of home, something she hadn’t cooked up in over a month, thanks to her Yeonland hustle. At the Happer residence, Bridget would whip something up, but Naomi didn’t want to be a bother. Plus, Elaine was a pain, and after the drama. Naomi’s appetite was shot. Now, with her favorite food, she couldn’t help but smile, her eyes twinkling with joy,

Shawn served her, watching her enjoy the meal a sense of satisfaction setting in.

Elaine watched Shawn serve Naomi, evm feeding her, and last it. She slammed her fork down. “Shawn, I quit”

“Then get lon!” Shawn didn’t even glance her way, “Chandler, show Ms. Mabry the door”

“Yes, sir” Chandler opened the door, giving Elaine a sidelong look.

Elaine gritted her teeth but sat back down, chowing down on ice cream, her taste buds long gone.

“Open up” Shawn offered Naomi a piece of Chinese yam, she obliged, and after she swallowed, he went for a pork rib, and Naomi opened wide again.

This was old news at Spring Villa. Chandler was a pro, but Elaine was seeing it for the first time. She was shocked and creeped out by the PDA The old Shawn wasn’t this guy. “Naomi, what have you done to Shawn? He’s disgusting now.”

Naomi’s mouth was full, but Elaine’s jab got her attention. She glanced at Shown.

Shawn put down his fork. “Elaine, you won’t go unnoticed if you keep quiet. Or do you want a demonstration of how disgusting I can bett

Elaine zipped it

Naomi focused on her meal, telling herself to ignore it. But Shawns was different with Elaine. No one had ever thrown a fit in front of him, let alone talk back. Shawn wouldn’t have let them get a word in. If there was anyone special, Elaine had the edge over Cheryl, Emily, and even Naomi.

Elaine went quiet, and Shawn kept freding.

Naomi had her fill and lounged back, done for the day.

The staff cleared the table, bringing out fruit, but Naomi was stuffed. “Mr. Fischer, I’m full. Can I take a walk to walk it out?”

“Sure thing!” Shawn was surprisingly agreeable.

Naomi leh the villa, but Elaine was carried out next, hurling and running for the bathroom. This time, it was a straight trip to the hospital.

Naomi thought about it and decided to tag along. Elaine accused her of sending a hit squad. She needed to get the facts straight. She wasn’t taking

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the fall for someone else’s mess.

Meanwhile, back in Atopan, at the Fischer residence, Barbara’s face fell when she heard Shawn was in Yeonland “Quick, we need to get to Yeonland. We can’t let Shawn go after his uncle’s family”

Mike was there, supporting her. “Mrs. Fischer, Shawn probably won’t”

“You just don’t get it” Barbara’s face tumed sour. “For years, he’s stayed put because I kept him in line, but now he sent Naomi there first, and now he has a reason to go. That girl, Naomi, doesn’t listen to me either. If only she wasn’t on the outs with the Edwards family, I could use them to keep her in check,” she sighed. “What is Shawn up to!”

The grace on Barbara’s face was gone, replaced by a clenched–teeth fury. “After all these years, why can’t he let go of the past? Why is he still out to get his own family!

Mike didn’t dare breathe heavily. He never dared speak up about family secrets. Fortunately, over the years, things had been relatively peaceful except for Barbara’s constant attempts to pair Shown with women trying every means to get him to sleep with women and have children. But with the appearance of Naomi, the balance between the two seemed to have been broken With Barbara getting more frantic, he offered some advice. “Mrs. Fischer, maybe Shawn going to Yeonland isn’t bad. Siner he cares for Naomi, why not let them be? In Mopan, Carla and Chandler are Shawn’s people, and even Naomi’s only loyal to Shawn. No matter how nice you a

her, she’s not really listening to you. Over in Yeonland, maybe Hendrix and Irena have a plan!”

Barbara calmed down, thought it over, and told Mike to get another phone. She called Hendrix Fischer.

In Yeonland, at a hospital, Elaine was laid up, looking weak and pale, with homi by her side, peeling an apple.

“Boss, you’re really frail Naomi said sympathetically. “You run a gym, so how come you’re in such had shape? But don’t worry; when I get back. T send you some tonic.

“Naomi‘ Elaine gritted her teeth. “Don’t gloat. You think just because Shawn’s here, I can’t touch you? Have you forgotten the past month?”

Naomi smiled faintly. “Are you talking about the fashion show?”

“That’s right.” Elaine said.

Naomi sighed. “Haven’t you heard the fashion show got canceled for some reason? Boss, you might want to find out why Joanna and Natalie are still here Joanna got imated by the famous director Carlos! She’s in a movie now. Natalie’s looking out for her, the fashion show was just a cover.“ Naomi said with a smirk. Do you know why it was canceled Jessie did it. Oh, you probably don’t know Jessie Jessie’s more beautiful than you, has a better figure, is smanter and more capable, and is way more gentle. She’s the secretary of Edwards Group’s CEO, Alfred, top of the class.”

Naomi put on a dreamy face. “Boss, you need to take notes from Jessie. If she was like you, she wouldn’t have ticked me off. Because if she was, she’d never have deliberately offended me. Because, after all, your uniqueness lies in the fact that you are the person chosen by Shawn’s mother, but you are not the one Shawn truly likes. You can’t even get close to Shawn. Why do you think you are more important in Shawn’s heart than me?”

Naomi smiled faintly. “So now you can tell me, why did you appear in such a mess at Shawn’s door before? And what do you mean by saying I got someone to retaliate against you? I’m just curious. How many enemies do you have?”

Elaine rolled her eyes. “No matter how much you say, you’re just making fun of me. I was beaten at the Blue Bar and forced to eat ice cream and barbecue, just like I forced you before, so I thought it must be your deliberate revenge. Don’t deny it, because this method is known to you and me. and other people don’t know”

Naomi chuckled sofily, and after laughing, she spoke indifferently. “It’s not me. I’m going back, and I won’t have any intersection with you in the future. Even if I wanted to retaliate against you before leaving, I wouldn’t use such an obvious method that would make people guess it was me. Boss, you should think about it. Has your special treatment of me attracted people’s attention?”“”“

Elaine’s usual behavior is very easy to offend people. Naomi has been in Yeonland for a short time, so she prefers to do less rather than more, but it does not mean that she is really afraid of Eline.

“Also, you say you are Mr. Fischer’s fiancée, but I don’t think Mr. Fischer’s attitude towards you is that of a fiance, so I don’t believe what you said to me before.” Naomi stood up. “The one who is truly special to Shawn has always been only me