Kneel Down to Win Back the Heiress Queen novel Chapter 145

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“Okay. You too. Have a good night,” Nancy said with a smile, then stepped back into the

elevator.

The moment Gideon walked into his house, he went straight to the medicine cabinet, shook two antacid tablets into his palm, and swallowed them dry.

Then, he dropped onto the couch and leaned back while he rode out the churn in his stomach. Nausea clawed at him, and he felt as if he needed to throw up but couldn’t.

His phone rang a minute later. It was a video call from Corey.

Corey’s face filled the screen from where he stood inside a luxury boutique. “Mr. Fuller, I pulled a few bags that I think might be winners. Do you want to take a look?”

Corey paused, noticing something amiss with his employer. Even with Gideon trying to act calm, Corey knew him well enough to notice the slight pinch between his brows and the faint

flush on his lips.

“Mr. Fuller, what happened?” he asked.

“I’m fine. Show me the bags.” Gideon kept his tone even, although his face told a different

story.

“You had chilies again, didn’t you?” Corey pressed, concern edging his voice. “The doctor has told you a dozen times to stay away from spicy food. I can bring you some meds right now.”

“There’s no need. I already took some.” Gideon let his gaze flick over the row of handbags.” None of those. Have them pull another set.’

Back at her apartment, Nancy started cleaning up and was sorting documents when she received a call from Hillary.

Hillary sounded furious as she began, “You won’t believe this! We scouted our filming location today and learned that it’s right next to Natalie’s! It’s only day one of filming, but Natalie and Wendy are already stirring up trouble! What a nightmare!”

Nancy thought for a moment, then said, “I’m free tomorrow, so I’ll swing by.”

“Please do. I miss you like crazy!” Hillary’s mood lifted at once,

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At first light the next day, Nancy grabbed her keys to head for the set. She had just started the engine of her car when she spotted two familiar figures a short distance away-Corey and

Gideon.

She lowered her window to call out to them, but Corey’s voice carried first. “Mr. Fuller, the doctor has told you this over and over again. You can’t eat spicy food. You haven’t touched it in years. How did you even manage to put away that many peppers last night?”

“I’m fine,” Gideon said.

“Fine? You look anything but. I bet you didn’t sleep a wink last night. I’ll have the doctor give you some medicine later,” Corey said with a frown.

Nancy’s hand tightened on the wheel. Gideon couldn’t eat spicy food?

He hadn’t shown a hint of discomfort last night. She had actually thought he liked heat the way she did.

Nancy sat there for a moment, unsure of what to feel. She only pulled out of her driveway once Gideon’s car cleared the garage.

Half an hour later, Nancy reached the set, and sure enough, Natalie’s crew had set up right

next door.

Nancy ordered trays of iced drinks and fresh fruit, then carried them to Hillary’s set.

Hillary was in the middle of a scene, so Nancy asked Hillary’s assistant, Brittany Robinson, to hand the snacks out on Hillary’s behalf.

“Ms. Moore, you’re too good to Hillary,” Brittany said enviously.

Cold drinks and fresh fruit slices always worked like magic on a tired crew, so thank-yous rippled down the line. Nancy could practically see Hillary’s favorability score skyrocketing.

A few minutes later, the scene wrapped. Hillary made a beeline for Nancy, her eyes bright as she called, “Nancy!”

“You’re in great form today,” Nancy said with a smile.

“It’s the script.” Hillary laughed. “It practically plays itself. I felt focused the second I read it!”

“Is your cast almost fixed?”

“Mostly. We’re still locking in the male lead.” Hillary tapped her chin thoughtfully. “I have a person in mind. I’ll have him come in for a read. He’s a great fit for the role.”

Nancy nodded. “Go for it.”

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They were still chatting when a shout carried over from next door. “Heads up, everyone. Natalie bought drinks for the whole crew.”

Bodies instantly swarmed the coolers. “Mocha? These run, what, ten bucks a cup?”

“Natalie spoils us!”

“She does. Still, some people wouldn’t appreciate her even if she handed them the moon. It’s laughable.”

The neighboring crew was close enough-and loud on purpose-so every word carried over clearly.

Natalie smiled and said, “Don’t be shy, everyone. Eat up! I also booked us lunch at The Silver

Garden.”

The words left Hillary’s crew members stunned.

The Silver Garden was a high-end restaurant. Feeding a crew of this size would run well over

ten thousand dollars for a single meal. Natalie was really going all out on lunch.

Not missing a beat, Wendy laid it on thick. “The Silver Garden is second only to The Grand Regent. Natalie, you’re far too good to us. Being part of this crew is the greatest honor of my

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