Novel Square
Chapter 46
I followed the kidnappers’ car, but my body was suddenly drawn to a luxuriously decorated house.I recognized it immediately as Quinn Ortega’s room. Having been his secretary for five years, I knew his home decor well.The paintings in his room were ones I had painted myself.Why am I here?This is from NôvelDrama.Org.
A noise came from the bathroom, and I turned to see Quinn Ortega, wrapped in a towel, walking out while drying his hair.I instinctively moved aside, then realized I was dead and he couldn’t see me.I stood still, watching as Quinn Ortega walked toward me, my fists clenched with anxiety.He passed right through me without noticing.I felt a mix of disappointment and relief.
Turning back, I noticed fresh red scratch marks on his back. My heart ached as if pr**ed by a needle.Those were nail marks. Once, I had accidentally left a mark on him, and although he never mentioned it, I stopped leaving any traces, trimming my nails whenever they grew even a little.
Thinking about the woman on the phone, I laughed bitterly.I had been so naive.I was just Quinn Ortega’s secretary, a mere outlet for his frustrations, foolishly thinking he might have feelings for me.Nicole Hayward, you’re nothing but a fool, a joke.
Quinn Ortega’s phone rang, and as he answered, a tender expression appeared on his face, one I had never seen before.Despite my suspicions, I couldn’t help but move closer. Sure enough, the message was from Audrey Macy, the woman Quinn Ortega loved most.The scratches on his back were likely left by her. Quinn Ortega must be thrilled to have his wish fulfilled.
I watched as they chatted for half an hour, arranging for Quinn Ortega to pick her up for work the next day before ending the call.But Quinn Ortega didn’t immediately put down his phone. Instead, he scrolled to the call log.The first name was mine.
I watched him nervously as he glanced at it for two seconds, then threw his phone aside and lay down on the bed.With the room lights off, my heart sank to the depths.