My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 480

Whom would a careful person like Shawn trust?

"It's you," Shawn replied.

"Only me?" I was delighted. Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

"You, then only Kevin."

"Just the both of us?"

"Yep. I even put my guard up against my mother. I have had complete trust in Kevin since forever, but you appeared in my life one day."

I was touched by his words. "What about Diego, Ian, and the others?"

"They work for me, and there are many more who do. It is just that they are the people you know. I can't possibly trust everyone unconditionally." He withdrew his hand to hold my hand. "Diego and Ian are indeed willing to fight with me, but Kevin is different from them. He will always follow me regardless of wealth. Even if facing threats from the opponents, he will never betray me."

I read between the lines. "Did Diego and the others sell you out?"

"Not to that extent, but they sold off my info in exchange for something useful to them. It's still within my bottom line."

"But still!"

Shawn smiled faintly. "You're too naive."

What's with the sudden judgment? I pouted as he explained, "I own way too many assets and wield too much power, so corruption is bound to exist somewhere within. As long as they don't cross the line, I can turn a blind eye to it. Besides, I can't handle everything. This is why Diego and Ian are important. Though they do cause me trouble, they save me a lot of trouble too. The benefit offsets the drawbacks. Plus, what's the use of eliminating them? I can't guarantee that the new ones will pledge their total faith to me, and they might not do things as well as the boys. It's been years since the boys have worked for me. They know what my bottom line is."

He was unexpectedly lenient with his subordinates.

"You're quite lenient with them, but why are they so afraid of you?"

Shawn smiled before elucidating patiently, "It's because of the way I do things. When the time comes, I always punish someone who has crossed the line as a reminder of the repercussions. Who knows when it will be their turn? It's normal for them to be afraid of me."

Then, he added, "It isn't my intention to tell you these, but since you're now the head of the Xenos Family, you gotta know some things. We have a long way ahead. Let's continue this some other day."

"I don't quite understand, honestly," I blurted.

"No rush. We haven't put them into practice yet, just see them as extra knowledge. You'll know what to do in the future."

I was impressed. "Do you fully understand and control your own company? I feel like there's nothing that you don't know of."

"The headquarters is in Finland, and the subsidiaries are scattered around the globe. I don't have the luxury of time to know them all, but I established an independent department five years ago. They're in charge of keeping an eye on the senior workers. It's equivalent to understanding those subsidiaries. Besides, it's not like I know everything. I just looked into it and took the dominance before you guys found out about it."

Shawn always makes early preparation. I seriously can't admire him enough. He's in a totally different league from me! Just what kind of being is he? I bet Ezekiel is the same kind as he is. Shawn's the current epitome of omnipotence, whereas Ezekiel is the pioneer. To think that these two men have fallen for me… I have no idea how to conclude my life in one word. I've basically experienced the biggest grief in the world, but I'm leading the happiest possible life right now too! I'm blessed! I just hope that I'll be happy for the rest of this lifetime! Wait a minute…

I suddenly thought of my grandfather's words about the kidney failure that ran in the family. There was a possibility that there was a limit to my life. All I could do was wish that it would not relapse.

…

Shawn and I spent a fervent time in bed that night again. He was so vigorous that he never got tired when it came to sex.

When I woke up the next morning, he was nowhere to be seen in the room. I dragged my sore body to the washroom for a bath and donned a blue dress before heading downstairs. He was not at home, so I texted him. 'Where are you?'

'Rudy's place.'

Why has he gone there again?!

Leaving his message on seen, I left the house and saw Joseph. I went in to work to settle some matters. Aria contacted me just when I started to feel bored. "They got to the bottom of Ciara's case."

The news blew me off. "That quick?"

"The Hayes Family confessed, and Ciara's parents did not accuse her anymore. They concluded that the victim's death had nothing to do with her. She just left the police station and someone's scouting her through a large sum of money."

Why would the Hayeses confess?

Diego seeped into my mind. Now that Jeremy was not the head of the Hayes Family, Ciara could have talked it over with Diego, who was a reasonable guy.

As for Ciara's parents, money was the best solution to buy them off. If the issue was left unresolved, it would only mean that the money given was insufficient.

Either way, the case was finally solved.

I was grateful. "Thank you."

"Don't sweat. I didn't help with anything anyways."

No, you have the heart to help me out and that's enough. I thought of something and asked, "How's Nicholas?"

"He's safe," Aria replied.

"As long as you guys are safe." I went silent for a moment before continuing, "He has a childish side and a strong pride too. You gotta pamper him at times. He has a soft heart, so he won't give you the cold shoulder that long. It's just a matter of time before he falls for you."

Aria chuckled. "Is this a tip on how to get closer to him?"

"You love him, and I hope your wish comes true."

Aria's trip to Goldshore left her feeling exposed. Not only was I in the know, but Nicholas was also aware of it too. However, it depended on his willingness to acknowledge it or not.

"I'm fine. I don't care about this at all. I'll be over the moon if he loves me back, but I won't be sad if he doesn't feel the same. I feel fortunate enough to be able to come this far. Besides, I'm sure he won't love me." She sounded unbothered.

I was dubious. "Why do you say so?"

"If his heart is filled to the brim with someone whom he has been madly in love with, it's impossible for him to fall for another person. Ms. Felix, I know Nicholas better than you do. He may marry me in the future; treat me with respect; and bestow me the rights as Mrs. Forger, but never love. He won't love me the way he loved you."

"Don't jump to conclusions that easily, Aria."

I was once infatuated with Nicholas and Christopher, yet I did not go out with either of them. I chose Shawn instead.

When it came to love, no one would know what happen in the future. However, happiness would always exist somewhere. The only thing was—who would be the one we created happiness with?

"Ms. Felix, what is love?" Aria inquired out of nowhere.