A few minutes later, his assistant walked inside the ward while wondering why his boss had canceled their arrangements then saw him looking dejected. His brows knitted then cleared his throat, drawing his boss's attention before greeting, " Good Morning..."
Jack looked up not knowing when his assistant came in, and after exchanging pleasantries, he dragged him out of the ward to begin their conversation.
After telling him everything, his assistant looked at him with wide eyes and almost jerk up from the seat." Sir, you mean...she loves someone already!.".
Jack nodded his head with a sigh, 'hehe', and that someone was Carl his mortal enemy...what a small world. He chuckled sadly and clenched his fists.
" But, if they're in a relationship, why haven't I seen him here. . . I mean, her boyfriend, " the assistant wondered with knitted brows.
" They're not in a relationship!," Jack replied with annoyance then paused and gravely added, " I think. . .he was the reason for her illness."
"What!, does that mean he doesn't love her,? What kind of person is he not to fall for a beauty like her.?" the assistant looked astonished, not quite comprehending the words his boss had just uttered." Is he perhaps. . . bent," he leaned in closer and whispered.
Jack chuckled inside, imagining Carl bent." I don't kno__," he said and paused mid-sentence 'wait, that's not what we were talking about. How did their conversation turn to Carl.? He glared at his assistant who quickly deactivated his gossip mode and sat up straight.
" Ehm Sir, you have to make her forget him and win her heart. . .what you need to do is pursue her, make her happy, and shower with love until she falls for you," the assistant said seriously.
" Yes good. . ., you're correct. . ." Jack nodded and a small smile appeared on his lips. If he would help her forget Carl and cure her broken heart, then she may fall for him. He knew Carl doesn't deserve a kindhearted woman like her, after what he did many years ago. He clenched his fists and his expression darkened. He would never allow Carl to take something precious away from him again.
"Uhm...Sir, did I say something wrong,?" the assistant stammered, seeing that his boss's expression had changed.
Jack retained his stance and slightly chuckled." I think I have to stay here for three more days." And checked his wristwatch then added, " You can go back now.".
"Three days?!, wasn't she supposed to be discharged yesterday.". His assistant frowned.
Jack nodded and stood up." Last night, she came down with a fever. . ., " he said, then went inside the ward and the assistant shook his head and wondered what kind of love could lead to such depression and cheered for his boss inside, hoping he could cure her depression in no time, then left the hospital.
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Inside the ward, Clara had just woken up and felt her body slightly weaker than normal, her brows knitted then saw Jack walking in." Good morning, " she greeted with a soft smile and was about to get down from the bed when she felt something on her hand.
Jack quickly strode to her side, afraid that she might hurt herself." Be careful, " he said softly and carefully held the hand that was attached to the IV fluid.
Clara stared at him with knitted brows and asked, " what happened to me,? why am I connected to an IV fluid again?". She was confused as she can only remember that she fell asleep then woke up this morning. Didn't the Doctor discharge her?.
Jack stared at her confused expression and smiled." Hmmm, you came down with fever... don't worry. . ., you'll be fine.".
Clara stared down and bit her lip. She was tired of staying in the hospital and even though the past few days were not nice for her in the company, as news had spread that she tried to seduce the boss and the employees kept gossiping about her, she missed going to work.
Jack watched her sad expression and sighed." It's okay, mmm?, you'll be discharged soon and besides, taking care of your health is the most important thing now. . . right,?" he said softly and patted her head.
Clara looked up and smiled at him with a nod." Where is Mira," she asked, wondering if she came back yesterday and was probably outside the ward.
Jack shook his head with a frown. He had called her yesterday but her phone was switched off again.
" She didn't come back,?" Clara said while staring at his confused face.
" Yes, something probably came up. . . and I can't reach her on the phone.".
" Mmmm.". She nodded, wondering what could have happened to her, then suddenly remembered something." Ehm Jack, what did you say you'll tell me today,? " she asked while staring at him intently with her clear round eyes.
Jack stared into her eyes which had now regained their brightness unlike a few days ago and smiled. " Uhm, I think I forgot. . ., sorry.".
" Huh, ?... it's alright. you can tell me anytime you remember.". She quickly said with a smile.
" Mmmm will surely do that.". Jack nodded with a smile. ' Don't worry Clara, I'll make you the happiest woman on earth.'. He said inside with enthusiasm.
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" Sir, here it is." Carl's assistant handed him a blue document.
" Mm." Carl flipped through the pages and nodded. The new blueprints provided by the construction company from overseas seems very satisfactory and he was ready to spend any amount as the hotel's project was very important to him.
David cleared his throat and softly added, " Ehm. . ., about the meeting with the CEO of Yu enterprise__"
" I'll go," Carl replied curtly and stood up from his chair, then strode toward the large floor-to-ceiling window in his hotel suite.
David stared at his back with a wide mouth. If it was in the past, his boss would certainly reject the meeting as he was invited to a bar and he didn't like loud places. What kind of a person would do a business meeting inside a bar. He shook his head, wondering if the CEO of Yu enterprise was in his right senses. But then shrugged as he found his boss weirder because his unusual behavior had been worsening day by day. He just hoped the week would flash by to return to City M.