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Lia thought they had settled things, but it seemed like he didn’t take it seriously.
Although her mind was racing, she had fallen asleep without realizing it.
When Lia woke up, her head was spinning, aid her throat was getting more sore. The cold hadn’t gotten better; it seemed to have worsened
She tried to get up, but Coby beside her held her shoulder.
“Mr. Ford” Lia looked at hint drowsily.
“Lie down, you have a fever.” Coby touched her forehead, it was burning hot, and her body temperature was just as high.
So, she had a fever. No wonder she felt so weak. She said, “Sorry for the trouble. I’ll just take some medicine when I go back.”
“Go back and take medicine? Is there something wrong with this place? Am I giving you rat poison? Why are you so scared that you don’t want to take medicine here?” asked Coby.
He pushed her hair aside and gently revealed her face.
Lia clicked her tongue, thinking for a moment before saying. Thank you, Mr. Ford, for letting me stay.”
Tll go get the medicine. Coby quickly put on his coat and went out.
Lia looked at his retreating figure, marveling at how much he had changed from before.
As soon as Coby left the room, he made a phone call.
za room when
Just consume some cold medicine, Coby, Whom are you worrying about?” Remy had just finished checking a he got
the call from his friend.
Remy thought, “When did he get so concerned about other people’s colds: Something is off
Coby said, “Uh, it’s not just a normal cold.”
He rubbed his temple, thinking about what happened last night. She caught a cold right after sex. Could it be…
“What kind of cold is that?” Remy was confused
After a long pause, Coby casually said. “She caught a cold after we made love. Should I apply some medicine?”
Remy was stunned and quickly rubbed his ears. “Coby, who are you talking about?”
“None of your business. I’m asking if she needs medicine applied or not?” Coby sounded impatient.
This was crazy.
Remy scratched his head. “Uh, I’m just a cardiologist; how should I know? You should probably ask a gynecologist.”
“I’m hanging up sild Coby.
“Hey, wait! If it was too rough, you should use something better. After all, she’s sick, right? You should at least consider it’s her first time…” suggested Remy.
Remy’s curiosity was almost killing Coby. He almost wanted to ask who the woman was, if he knew her, and when he could meet her, but he didn’t dare.
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Tve got to go” Before he could finish speaking, Coby hung up the phone.
Remy looked at his phone in disbelief. Big news—his perpetually single friend had actually woman
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And she even caught a cold because of him. Clearly, mert could stay single for too long.
‘Maybe I should find a girlfriend, too? thought Remy.
Coby made another call.
In the room. Lia stared blankly at the ceiling.
Suddenly, her phone rang. She picked it up and saw it was from Luna. Her heart skipped a beat.
It had to happen sometime. Lia answered the call. “Madam”
“Lia, how dare you resign? Do you think you’re in a position to make your own decisions now?” came Luna’s roar from the other end of the phone.
Lia was grateful to the Allen family. Without their help back then, she wouldn’t be who she was today.
But she really didn’t want to keep being a nuisance to Issac anymore.
She said, Tm sorry, Madam”
“After all the years I’ve invested in you, you think you can just walk away? Luna’s tone was cold.
Lia promised. “I’ll pay you back, Madam.”
“Pay me back? Hmph, do you even have the money?” Luna was sure she couldn’t afford it.
With Layla’s frequent hospitalizations, even if Lia worked at Allen Group for two years, there was no way she could come up with the money.
Lia said, “About the 150 thousand you mentioned last time, I’ll bring it to you tomorrow.”
Luna’s anger flared. “Where did you get that much money? Did you get it from Issac?”
“No, Madam, it’s all from…” She paused, then added. “Mr. Allen has already agreed to my resignation. Thank you for your care all these years.
Luna’s tone softened. “Lia, did Issac treat you badly? Is that why you quit in anger?”
Lia smiled bitterly. She didn’t care whether Issac treated her well or not; she just couldn’t go on like this anymore.
“Mr. Allen has been fine to me.” Hearing footsteps, she turned her head and saw Coby standing nearby.
Take your medicine. Coby raised the pill bottle in his hand.
“Who are you with?” Luna’s suspicion grew when she heard Coby’s voice.
She thought, ‘How could Lia suddenly have money? Is she planning to leave the Allen family’s control? Has she figured something out? No, that’s impossible.
“Madam, I have other matters to attend to. Sorry, but fers talk tomorrow.” Lia quickly hung up the phone. This was the first time she hadn’t let Luna finish speaking.
“Since Issac treats you well, why not go to him?” Coby asked coldly
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To Issac, a mere over one million was nothing.
He had heard what Lia said earlier. She looked at him. “Mr. Ford if you suspect…
“Suspect that it was not your first time?” asked Coby.
No matter what happened between her and the Allen family in the past, now Lia was only supposed to be with Coby.
Lia lowered her eyes, bit her lip, and stayed silent.
“Take your medicine first. Coby sat on the edge of the bed, handing her the fever medicine and water.
Lia obediently took the medicine and said, “Thank you.”
He placed the cup aside. “Lia, this money isn’t important to me, but I have a principle. I don’t like sharing with others, including you.”
Lia understood what he meant. She also understood that men were like that.
“I’ve only had sex with you! Mr. Ford,” Lia said honestly.
A slight smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as Coby softly muttered, “Good.”
“Thanks for the medicine. By the way, has the clothing arrived?” asked Lia.
“No” He answered casually.
“Oh? Okay” Lia didn’t press further.
He said. “Lie down and rest.”
“Okay.” Lia obediently lay down again. Without her clothes, she couldn’t go anywhere, so she might as well stay in bed.
Coby took out something like an ointment from his pocket and quickly pulled back the light blanket.
“Mr. Ford.” She gripped the blanket tightly and quickly looked at him.
“It’ll heal faster if you apply it. Coby silently scolded himself for getting too excited and causing her genital injury.
“Where should I apply it?” Following his gaze, Lia’s face turned bright red.
“Thank you, but I can manage.” She couldn’t bring herself to ask for his help with this.
“It’s easy to breed bacteria if you don’t apply it,” Coby said seriously,
His large hand gripped her slender leg, and Lia couldn’t stop trembling. “L… I’ll do it myself.”
“If you’re uncomfortable, lie down properly,” demanded Coby.
“I don’t know if I can..” Lia was hesitant
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“Whoever needs it shouldn’t feel shy about it.” Even though he said it casually, his faceturned red too. Even though he said it casually, his face turned red too.
Lia covered her face with the pillow, What a bold thing to say, and Coby’s actions were so unexpected. He seemed so experienced, knowing so much.
“He’s not short of women, so I guess it makes sense that he knows so much about it, Lia thought.
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She felt like a long time had passed before it was finally over.
“Rest first. Don’t move around. He tucked her in with the blanket.
Coby went to wash his hands and then returned to the bedroom
Lia kept her eyes closed, and knowing she was shy, Coby didn’t disturb her again.
Maybe because she took some cold medicine, Lia fell asleep again.
“Ms. Phillips? Lia?” After calling her several times without getting a response, Coby went over and quietly observed her.
Her small face was still flushed, her butterfly–like lashes curled and hiding those large, blinking eyes, and her rosy lips were slightly swollen.
After standing for a few minutes, Coby moved to the sofa and started doing his own work, occasionally glancing at Lia on the bed.
When she woke up, he was sitting on the sofa, looking at a notebook with headphones on, as if he were on a video call.
Coby was very different from Issac. He was capable and, in just two years, had fully taken over Ford Group. Although he was still just the hominal general manager, everyone knew his position was unshakable, and the employees followed him without question.
Issac wasn’t incapable, but he was rebellious, unwilling to be controlled by his parents, and didn’t focus on work.
Ida had once naively thought she could change Issac, but in the end, she only changed herself.
She didn’t even remember when she started liking Issac, just that he was her young master, and she had to revolve around
hirr.
By the time she realized she liked him, their relationship had already deteriorated.
Lia was glad Issac was indifferent to her, or she wouldn’t have realized so quickly that their relationship was impossible.
Not wanting to disturb his work, she saw the clothes at the bedside and silently put them on.
Coby heard rustling sounds and turned his head to look.
Whether it was nerves or because Lia was too heavy, the zipper just wouldn’t go up.
“Aren’t you going to sleep? Coby walked over and asked.
Lia stiffened, then nodded.
“Don’t force it. Let me help. Coby’s fingertip accidentally brushed her hand, and Lia quickly pulled it back.
“Thank you,” said Lia.
Coby looked at her smooth back, his gaze flickering, then unzipped the stuck zipper and quickly zipped it up The dress was a soft yellow color, with a playful design that showcased her cute side.
for her.
He brushed her hair from the left side and wrapped his arms around her, his chin lightly resting on her left cheek.
“Is it a good fit?” asked he
“It fits perfectly, thank you.” Lia instinctively shrugged her shoulders.
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He looked at her heaving chest and unconsciously swallowed, then pointed with his finger. “Is it a bit small?”
Lia’s face flushed, and she quickly covered her chest. “It’s fine, it doesn’t affect anything.”
Although it was a bit tight, she didn’t feel right asking for more.
“I’m not too familiar with these things,” Coby said softly.
‘He didn’t need to explain, Lia thought.
“Last night, the measurements might not have been accurate.” said he
Her ears burned with heat, and her breathing became a little more rapid. Coby gently stroked her back. “If you’re uncomfortable, just take it off, and I’ll have them send a new one
Lia shook her head. I’m fine.”
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She had always thought of Coby as quiet, but after that one night, not only did he talk more, but the things he said were so embarrassing.
She actually didn’t mind it, but those words just didn’t seem to suit their relationship.
“Next time. Ill make sure we have these things at home,” he said thoughtfully,
“Oh, uh?” she said, thinking, ‘So there’s a next time?‘
Coby saw her expression and raised a well–formed eyebrow. “Ms. Phillips, you don’t think this was just a one–time thing, do you?”
Lia was caught off guard. She really thought it was a one–time thing.
“I’m a picky person,” Coby added.
“I know.” She knew he was picky; she had noticed that back in school
Back then, many girls confessed to him, but he rejected them all.
Some of the girls he turned down were Lia’s classmates, and after being rejected, they’d cry in the classroom. Lia had seen this happen a few times, not to mention there were girls from other classes.
Everyone thought he was hard to pursue, since no one had ever won his affection in three years of high school,
Maybe he only cared about his studies
“I’m n not really interested in these matters, but there’s always a need.” He slightly tightened his embrace, pulling Lia closer. Lia listened quietly, understanding. After all, he was a healthy man, not a monk or patient.
But it seemed like he had a certain cleanliness about these matters. She wasn’t sure if she should celebrate that he didn’t find her repulsive.
“So, Mr. Ford, how long do you want to keep me?” She also knew that, after taking so much money for just one night, he had
lost out.
Coby’s eyes burned with intensity. “During the time youre working as my secretary. Ms. Phillips, do you have any objections?”
“Secretary? How long exactly? Lia was confused.
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Coby gently squeezed her eqol hand. At Ford Group, no one gets special treatment; it’s all about ability. It could be a year, maybe three years, or even just three months.
Lia understood. Maybe she would be fired in less than three months, or maybe she would stay longer.
The choice was in her hands, but it was also up to him. It seemed fair enough to her.
“Do you have any other questions?” He asked softly, but Lia was still looking down, not seeing the tenderness in his eyes.
She replied, “No.”
No matter how long she worked at Ford Group, she would learn things there that she couldn’t at Allen Group. It would benefit her, so she had no reason to refuse.
He gave a slight smile and said calmly, “Let’s eat.”
“Alright.” Lia was indeed hungry, and the two of them sat down at the dining table.
Coby said, “Sit down.”
“Mr. Ford, please, go ahead.” She said respectfully, not sitting down herself.
“Lia, shouldn’t we change how we address each other in private?” He looked at her.
“Yes, Mr…Ford. Lia stammered.
“Call me by my name,” ordered Coby.
“Coby,” Lia finally caved in.
Coby said, “Good. I don’t mistreat my subordinates, and I certainly don’t make my woman stand while I eat.”
He pulled her towards him, and Lia accidentally ended up sitting on his lap. Their eyes met
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