NovelBookNadine's mind raced as she desperately searched her memories, attempting to transport herself back to that night.
Six years ago, during a night marked by a torrential downpour, her colleague, who was supposed to take over her shift, couldn't make it on tat 10:30 pm, so she asked Nadine to cover the shift instead.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLooking at the storm raging outside, Nadine agreed. There was no way she could get hin such conditions, so she might as well stay at the hotel for the night. Not only would she save on cab fare, but she'd also get two complimentary meals.
Palace Hotel, being the most prestigious five-star hotel in Janctera City, had an impeccable reputation, and even the staff meals were better than most restaurant dishes.
After agreeing to cover for her colleague, Nadine went to check the rooms around 10:30 pm. When she reached the 17th floor, she ran into Tyler's mother, Julia.
Julia noticed Nadine and stopped in her tracks, taking a few deliberate steps forward to block her path. "You're Nadine, aren't you?" Out of courtesy and a sense of professionalism, Nadine cto a halt. Under Julia's scrutinizing gaze, she nodded. "I am. How can I help you, Mrs. Sullivan?" For sreason, she always felt that Julia's gaze was unfriendly, sharp, and critical. Julia had once visited her at the medical school, but she hadn't said a word. She just had a brief meeting with her and left haughtily after.
Nadine had been left wondering what it was all about at that time. So, she felt uneasy when she ran into Julia again.
"Nadine, it's important to know your place. I'm sure I don't need to spell everything out for you, do I? You and my son, Tyler, live in different worlds No matter how hard voel. ned try, you won't belong in ours. I suggest you put away your feelings and focus on your studies." Despite her condescending tone, Nadine plastered a polite smile on her face. "Don't worry, Mrs. Sullivan. I won't touch what isn't mine. Perhaps it's best if you keep a closer eye on your son, just to make sure he doesn't run off." At that time, Tyler hadn't confessed his feelings to her, yet Julia had already treated her with hostility, leaving her baffled. Nadine had considered reaching out to Tyler, hoping he would talk to his mother and explain that she had a boyfriend and there was no chance for anything between them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, he had never confessed his feelings to her. If she approached him all of a sudden, it would only make him think she was being presumptuous.
Julia scoffed and stared at Nadine with a scrutinizing gaze for a long while before haughtily saying, "Girls like you, who cfrom nowhere, always have their eyes on a man's wallet. I can see right through you. You're just after our family's money, aren't you? "Here's a check for one million dollars. Take it and leave Janctera City for good." With that, she let a check slip from her fingers, landing perfectly at Nadine's feet.
The sharp sting of humiliation made Nadine's face redden, igniting the rebellious spirit within her. Instead of picking up the check at her feet, she met Julia's eyes and said, "Do you really think money can buy everything, Mrs. Sullivan?
"There are sthings in this world that can't be bought with money-like air, sincerity, and respect! Kindly pick up the check and take it with you. I have other matters to attend to, so please excuse me."
Nadine, at 19 years of age, had never faced anything like this before. The O fact that she didn't back down was the last sign of her resilience. With legs that felt like Jello, she turned and walked away. However, at that very moment, she caught a whiff of a strange, unfamiliar scent. Not thinking much of it, she carried on with her
inspection. Nadine hadn't gone far when a large hand clamped over Her mouth and pulled her into a dark room. What happened next haunted her for life.
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