Chapter 26

Josephine forcefully shook off Zayn's hand, her expression cold and indifferent. "Please keep your distance. Your family member is still here, and I don't want to give anyone more to gossip about." Zayn's face darkened. "I already told you, I was just helping her out of a tough spot." As he spoke, the dripping-wet Nadine climbed out of the pool behind him, shivering slightly as she let out a loud sneeze. The sound immediately made Zayn tense with concern. He shrugged off his suit jacket without hesitation and draped it over her shoulders. "Was the water cold? Why would you just jump in like that if it was freezing?" Nadine sniffled pitifully, her voice was soft and weak. "I just didn't want to miss the chance to get closer to Arthur." "What's so great about getting close to him? He's nothing but a foreign playboy! Don't worry, I'll make sure we hire a cinematographer for your new movie who's just as good, if not better, than Arthur," Zayn said, his tone laced with disdain. Hear