Chapter 366

Ryland left the study with his head held high, a new sense of confidence in his stride.

Silence returned to the study, bringing back its usual sense of calm.

Just as Nolan reached for the flashy little romance guidebook he was yet to finish, a maid rushed in, panic written all over her face. "Sir, please come quickly! Ms.Guyton collapsed in the garden!"

Instant tension creased Nolan's forehead, his patience wearing thin.

"Get my private doctor right now," he instructed,already moving toward the door.

He hurried upstairs, taking the steps two at a time.The doctor was waiting on the second floor of the guest house.

After a brief examination, the doctor spoke plainly."Ms. Guyton has pushed herself too hard and hasn't been eating enough. What she needs most is rest."

Nolan nodded in acknowledgment, dismissing the doctor with a wave. Soon after, Elora's eyelids fluttered and she slowly opened her eyes.

Confusion flashed across her face when she spotted Nolan beside the bed. Instinctively, she shrank back,pulling the covers up to shield herself.

A thin silk nightdress clung to her, leaving her looking vulnerable and uncertain.

As she shifted, the nightdress slid higher, revealing legs marked with faded scars.

"Nolan." Her voice was thick with sleep and surprisingly tempting. "Did I mess things up for you again?"

Elora believed men often let lust lead over sense,and that Nolan was no exception.

He was fresh out of a breakup with Eleanor,his guard likely down, his heart easier to reach.

Maybe, if she showed a little vulnerability mixed with allure,she could draw him in while he was still hurting.

But whatever she imagined never matched what happened next.

Nolan's eyes lingered just long enough for her to hope,but the look he gave was anything but warm. His features hardened, and his voice turned chilly "You're awake, so just focus on getting some rest.I have things to take care of

Without another glance, he walked out, not even a hint of hesitation.

That reaction left Elora stunned, caught completely off guard by his indifference.

He really just walked out?

Claiming she needed rest, she dismissed the maid,grabbed her phone, and started typing in a rush.

"You said I should go after him, but I've done everything I can think of and Nolan didn't even react!What am I supposed to do now?"

Within seconds, her phone buzzed with an incoming call from Ady.

As soon as Eloa answered, Ady exploded. "Are you out of your mind? If throwing yourself at Nolan actually worked, he'd have an army of kids by now!"

Elora pressed her teeth into her lower lip, stunned into silence.

Once the rant faded, Ady calmed down a little."Forget it, shouting at you won't fix anything. Listen,I've got someone on the inside at Regal Heights. We're going to use that."

Her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper. "Here's what you need to do..."

As Ady detailed her plan, excitement flashed in Elora's eyes.

"I'm in. Let's make this happen," Elora observed.