Chapter 347
She handed the keys back to him. “Tell him it’s not necessary.”
Quincy looked a bit uncomfortable as he tried to push the keys back into her hand. “Just take this one. Mr. York has transferred ownership to you. If you don’t accept it, I won’t be able to explain it to him.”
Mr. York had made it clear to him that, one way or another, Nina had to drive this car. If she refused, it would not reflect well on him for failing to carry out his duties.
Nina bit her lip, taking the car keys and casting a wary glance at the new vehicle. What was Nash’s intention here?
Was he suggesting she drive such a nice car to work just to invite suspicion?
Quincy sensed her hesitation and spoke up before she could. “We’re running late for work. I’ll drive. It’s convenient for me to drop you off.”
Taking the keys from her, Quincy hurriedly got into the car, waiting for Nina.
Nina could not fathom Nash’s motives for suddenly asking her to drive such a nice car. She knew he was generous, but she also had to be careful not to attract suspicion. The car would undoubtedly be parked in the exclusive garage, away from prying eyes.
She was really about to be late for work, so she decided to go with Quincy, fearing he might get into trouble. After all, she knew how demanding Nash could be.
“Hey, did you catch Miss Eve referring to Nina as ‘sister-in-law’ yesterday?”
The office gossip kicked off bright and early.
“Oh, we all heard it, loud and clear. Miss Eve calling ‘sister-in-law’ for Nina? They’ve got to be connected somehow. And didn’t Miss Eve call Mr. York ‘brother’ too? Could it mean…” “Are you implying something’s going on between Nina and Mr. York?”
“Let’s not jump to conclusions about an affair. But Miss Eve’s tone was awfully friendly. I’m starting to wonder if Nina might be Mr. York’s mysterious wife.”
“No way!”
Some refused to believe it.
“Nina has been by Mr. York’s side for seven years. If she were his wife, we would have noticed by now. Besides, if they were married, why keep it a secret…” *Cough, cough!* A colleague’s cough interrupted them.
Just as they were engrossed in their chat, Nina had already approached them from behind. Hearing their discussion, she sensed their suspicions about her relationship with Nash. They fell silent as soon as they spotted her.
In this office, gossip was rampant. Previously, whenever she and Nash were inseparable at work, during business trips, or events, they had even speculated that she was Nash’s kept woman. Every move of hers could become fodder for post-work discussions.
Nina heard it all but did not bother to explain anything. She calmly made her way to her workstation. However, Taylor was perplexed. She had also overheard the gossip.
Normally, she would not have accepted their gossip and might have even countered a few points. But this time, she had heard Eve calling Nina “sister-in-law,” and her thoughts were in disarray.
“Nina, here are the documents you requested. I’ve sorted them out,” Taylor approached cautiously.
“Leave them,” Nina replied, just as she was opening her computer.
Taylor lingered, her gaze fixed on Nina’s face. Nina noticed her unease and asked, “What’s wrong? Is yesterday’s incident still bothering you?”
“Nina, are you and Mr. York…” Taylor hesitated, glancing at the car keys on her desk.
Following Taylor’s gaze, Nina set the car keys aside and said, “Just say what’s on your mind, no need to beat around the bush.”
Unable to contain her worry and impatience, Taylor blurted out, “Nina, why don’t you go to Mr. York’s office first?”
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