She Became Rich After Divorce
Chapter 429: Cheyenne, His Antidote

Chapter 429: Cheyenne, His Antidote

Seeing Cheyenne's astonished expression, Erica gave a bitter smile. 'Miss Lawrence truly didn't appreciate what she has. If only my years of waiting could exchange for a single glance from Iker, I wouldn't have ended up scheming with Master Davon.'

Cheyenne and Gordon discussed luring Aidan out using Erica's name, intending to capture him in one fell swoop.

In the office of the hospital director, a petite and delicate figure lay slumped behind the office desk, dressed in a thin white coat, peacefully asleep. A magazine rested on top of her head. Kelvin arrived and noticed the slightly ajar door. He didn't hesitate and gently pushed it open.

She was sound asleep.

Fatigue marked her fair complexion, and the dark circles beneath her eyes revealed several nights of sleep deprivation. Her finely shaped lips were slightly parted, revealing pearly white teeth hidden beneath rosy petal-like lips - a truly alluring sight.

A beam of sunlight from the window cast a soft golden hue on her black curls, creating a sense of tranquility and well-being. The contrast between her sleeping and waking state was stark. She appeared gentle and serene, like a quiet watercolor painting that grew more endearing the longer one looked.

Kelvin raised an eyebrow, lightening his footsteps as he approached the desk. His dark and luminous eyes rested on the book precariously hanging off the edge. He quickly reached out, catching it, and glanced at its content before closing it and setting it aside.

His long and slender fingers would have retreated then, but as luck would have it... they ended up on her slightly disheveled temple.

With tenderness in his touch, he playfully brushed away the stray strands of chestnut hair behind her ear. The warm sunlight illuminated her ear, tinting it a rosy shade, and even the fine white fuzz on her earlobe was visible.

Kelvin's hands, acting on their own accord, lightly pinched her delicate ear, relishing its soft and cool texture. Moving gently, his coarse and large hands caressed her finely arched brows, glided over her delicate and petite nose, and finally halted on her lips.

His thumb lightly pressed against her rosy, unadorned lips. Cheyenne hadn't even applied any lipstick, her lips naturally adorned in a vibrant crimson that captivated his attention.

His tall and sturdy figure leaned closer, gradually closing the distance to her lips.

A sudden rush of heat surged through Kelvin's face. Her lips were so close, like a ripe and tempting cherry, mere inches away. But he also feared that if Cheyenne were to suddenly wake up, she might slap him.

Without hesitation, he closed his eyes and, in the tranquility of this midsummer afternoon, stole a kiss from her lips.

In that fleeting moment when their lips gently met, the sweet and alluring fragrance emanating from Cheyenne left Kelvin's mind blank.

So sweet.

Cheyenne, still drowsy from her sleep, dreamt of her high school days when Kate had invited her for ice cream. She took a bite of the sweet ice cream, her tongue gently licking it... Huh, why did it suddenly disappear?

Kelvin never expected her to respond, even if it was unconsciously. But that was enough to stir a reaction within him.

His gaze darkened and, hastily, he forced himself to withdraw.

To him, Cheyenne was like a scarlet poppy that bloomed deep within his soul.

Beautiful, yet fatally toxic. Once contaminated, there was no escaping its allure!

He thought to himself, feeling intoxicated...

Click.

A faint sound came from outside the door as Eddie's figure suddenly appeared at the office entrance.

"Cheyenne, you asked me... Huh? Mr. Foley, what are you doing here?" Eddie's voice trailed off as he fixed his gaze on the cold and aloof man in front of him, his initial surprise quickly turning into annoyance. With a worried glance at the peacefully sleeping Cheyenne, Eddie let out a sigh of relief and walked towards Kelvin. Kelvin's face was still flushed, but luckily his naturally pale skin and poker face prevented Eddie from noticing anything out of the ordinary.

"I came to replace Cheyenne," he replied emotionlessly.

Eddie nonchalantly picked up a white coat from a nearby hanger and draped it over Cheyenne's shoulders, gently and tenderly. Kelvin's eyes darkened as he watched this scene, wishing he could cut off his hands. He berated himself for not thinking about it when he came in earlier.

Just as Eddie finished draping the coat on Cheyenne's shoulders, the sleeping woman slowly opened her drowsy and bewildered eyes, looking at Eddie with a cute and innocent expression, like a lost fawn in the woods. She paused for a second before gracefully yawning and tilting her head slightly to examine the coat on her shoulder, a smile stretching across her face.

"Thank you, Eddie," she said.

Eddie couldn't help but be charmed by her natural and adorable demeanor. He wished he could reach out and gently touch her slightly disheveled hair, but unfortunately, there was another person present, so he held back.

"What time did you go to sleep last night? Why were you sleeping in the office with the window open, dressed so lightly? Be careful not to catch a cold," he said with concern.

Eddie's gentle demeanor only irritated Kelvin more. His deep-set eyes squinted slightly, and a strong light flashed across his eyes.

Cheyenne rubbed her small face, which had red marks on it from sleeping against her sleeve. The marks contrasted with her fair and beautiful face, giving it a rosy and exquisite appearance. She sighed dejectedly.

"I went to bed after two in the morning and woke up at half past seven. Since no one was looking for me for consultations, I took the opportunity to sneak in a nap. Hehe..." She had spent last night organizing everything and investigating the earring's information.

The pair of earrings were called the "Tears of Poseidon" and were a fashionable earring released by the Dream brand last spring.

Dream was by no means unfamiliar to her; it was created by Emily, the daughter of the president, who had her own business ventures.

Dream was one of the most promising luxury brands in the country in recent years, with a high-end positioning and each piece with considerable value, although the sales volume was relatively small. Eddie's eyes filled with pity. "Cheyenne, you don't have to push yourself so hard. The truth will come to light one day."

And he believed that they were getting closer and closer to the truth, right?

Cheyenne nodded, but before she could respond, Kelvin deliberately coughed, drawing her attention to the man who had also arrived earlier.

Her smile faded slightly, and she calmly looked at him. "Mr. Foley, why are you here? Is there something you need?"

Kelvin felt slightly frustrated at the distant way she addressed him. "I came to change the bandages."

It had been two or three days since the surgery, and the wound on his shoulder should have started scabbing by now. Besides, changing the bandages was something any nurse could do. A faint twitch appeared at the corner of Cheyenne's lips as she was about to refuse, but he cut her off.

"After all, I got injured for your sake."