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    That was when it clicked. She’d been yed from the start.


    She’d always wondered how William’s staff could be so clueless about cooking.


    “Stel, I’m sorry,” William said, gently taking her hand. “It wasn’t about making you cook. I just… I wanted more time with you.”


    Back then, he had no clue how to get close to her—so he came up with that half-baked n.


    Rita jumped in to defend him. “Ms. Russell, please don’t be mad. This was all for the boss—he just wanted to see you more often. If anyone’s to me, it’s me. I suggested it!”


    Rita had only wanted to help William win her over in the long run.


    Ste wasn’t actually angry—just caught off guard.


    She looked at William’s apologetic face and remembered those “lessons” in the kitchen. With a sigh, she said, “Fine. But if you two pull something like this again, I won’t go easy on you.”<fn2980> Checktest chapters at F?ndNovel</fn2980>


    William’s eyes lit up with relief. “I swear, no more lies!”


    Just like that, Ste’s annoyance finally melted away.


    With Ste and the vi staff helping him out every day, William’s recovery picked up pace. He could now walk slowly, sometimes even without the wheelchair.


    On sunny afternoons, he liked to rx on the terrace, the forest view stretching out in front of him. He’d either read non-urgentpany emails or just sit there watching Ste sketch nearby.


    Her drawings? Mostly jewelry designs. And every single one was fresh—nothing like what you’d find in stores.


    “Stel, did you study jewelry design or something?”


    William was confused—he remembered her college major had nothing to do with art or design.


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    Still focused on her sketch, Ste answered casually, “Nah. I taught myself.” She’d always loved drawing. Whether it wasndscapes or jewelry pieces—it just came naturally to her. Maybe she was born with the knack.


    William watched her for a moment, then said thoughtfully, “Your designs remind me of someone…”


    Ste already knew where this was going. Now that they were together, she didn’t n on hiding her talent from him.


    But her identity as Sterion? That could stay her little secret—for now. When William eventually found out who she really was, the shock on his face was priceless.


    He’d always known Ste was smart—that was what drew him to her when they first met in theb.


    But he had no idea she was this aplished in other areas too.


    “Stel… what else are you hiding from me?”


    Ste didn’t answer right away. She just smiled to herself, finishing thest line of her sketch. “Don’t you have a few secrets of your own?”


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