Chapter 310
This remark had an impact on Nina and Miranda.
For Nina, having been by Nash’s side for seven years, she knew his temperament well. Being his secretary and standing right there, it was obvious that Nash would ask her to help Miranda up but he did not.
Clearly, Nash was favoring Miranda. However, Nina remained calm. Throughout the ordeal, she held onto her phone, not intervening. A clear conscience would speak for itself. Watching the surveillance footage would only reinforce her belief that Miranda was merely putting on a show.
As for Miranda, Nash’s actions felt like rejection. Especially his icy words, it was evident he no longer trusted her. She was also taking a gamble.
About two minutes later, security retrieved the surveillance footage. The footage showed Miranda passing by Nina, just at the moment when the camera was blocked. In almost an instant, Miranda fell backward, clearly pushed by someone.
Nash’s cold gaze swept over Nina. “Apologize.”
It was a command. Although there were surveillance cameras in the villa, they could not cover every angle. After all, this was a residential area, where quality of life mattered most. Thus, this particular angle was conveniently blocked from view.
Nash trusted only what he saw on the footage, especially since Miranda was someone he cared deeply about.
“What if I don’t apologize?” Nina met Nash’s intense gaze.
She had feelings too, but Nash still let Miranda, a third party, into their home and even tacitly asked her to teach Miranda cooking. Now, after watching the surveillance footage, he was even ordering her to apologize to Miranda directly.
“Nash, I know why Nina is acting this way. It’s my fault. I got too close to you,” Miranda’s voice was hoarse, adding fuel to the fire.
Nash’s black eyes grew even colder.
Nina smirked, “Miranda, it was always your fault. A third party who destroys marriages, a third party who doesn’t know boundaries!”
Yet, Nash stepped toward Nina, grabbing her wrist and pulling her towards Miranda. “Adults should own up to their mistakes. If you don’t apologize, then you should make amends for pushing her just now.” Nina’s heart sank. She could tolerate his rudeness, but now he was tacitly allowing Miranda to target her.
Nina felt uncomfortable, but at this moment, she also felt relieved.
Miranda pretended, “Nash, don’t be like this. I have things to do. I’ll leave first. As a couple, I hope you two can resolve your issues.” As long as Nash believed her, her goal was achieved.
Nobody cared if Miranda left. Nina avoided Nash’s gaze, but his eyes bore heavily into her. He was disappointed in Nina. Gone was the obedient girl. Now she was petty, jealous, and unwilling to admit her mistakes.
“Nina, why did you become like this?”
“Nash, if you don’t trust me, then there’s nothing more to say. Why did she give you clothes, why did she invite you to stay for dinner, and why did she want me to teach her cooking?” Nina questioned each word. Her clear, piercing eyes held stubbornness.
“You saw the footage. I was holding my phone. Why did she fall when she passed by me? And I had both hands holding my phone. Am I lightning?”
Nash watched the footage and immediately sided with Miranda, who left feeling smug and pleased with herself.