THE BILLIONAIRE'S CLUMSY NURSE

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER TWELVE

MAXWELL STERLING'S POV

I walked back to my office with Ethan and Pet behind me.

I couldn't stop thinking about her.

Amelia Rose.

That girl was something else.

She was the first person who had ever spoken to me without caring about my position.

Most people changed completely the moment they heard my name.

But she didn't.

She had cursed me.

She had grabbed my clothes.

She had demanded money from me.

And now she was working in my hospital.

I sat behind my desk and opened the file Ethan had placed in front of me.

"Sir."

I looked up.

"What?"

Ethan stood in front of my desk.

"These are the documents you asked for."

I nodded.

"Leave them."

He placed the files on my desk.

But before he could leave, I asked,

"Ethan."

"Yes, sir?"

"Do you know Nurse Amelia Rose?"

He looked surprised.

"Amelia Rose?"

"Yes."

He thought for a moment.

"I think she's one of the nurses in the emergency department."

"I know that."

He looked at me suspiciously.

"Why are you asking?"

I gave him a cold look.

"Do I need a reason?"

"No, sir."

He quickly turned around.

"Wait."

He stopped.

"Find out everything about her."

Ethan turned around slowly.

"Everything?"

"Her work record. Her department. How long she's worked here."

I paused.

"And make sure it's done quietly."

"Yes, sir."

He walked out.

Pet remained in the room.

He looked at me.

I knew exactly what he was thinking.

"What?"

He shook his head.

"Nothing."

"Then leave."

He smiled slightly.

"Yes, boss."

He walked out.

I leaned back in my chair.

Why was I suddenly interested in knowing more about her?

I didn't have an answer.

And I didn't like not having answers.

AMELIA ROSE'S POV

My morning couldn't get any worse.

Or at least that's what I thought.

I was checking a patient's chart when the head nurse called me.

"Amelia."

I turned around.

"Yes, ma'am?"

"Mr. Sterling wants you in his office."

I froze.

"Me?"

"Yes, you."

"Why?"

She shrugged.

"I don't know. Just go."

Cassandra walked over to me.

"What did you do?"

"I don't know!"

She laughed.

"Maybe he wants to fire you."

I stared at her.

"Don't joke about that."

She laughed again.

I took a deep breath.

Then I walked toward Maxwell's office.

When I reached the door, I knocked.

"Come in."

I opened the door.

Maxwell was sitting behind his desk.

He looked up at me.

For some reason, my heart started beating faster.

"Sir?"

"Close the door."

I slowly closed it.

Then I stood in front of his desk.

"You asked for me?"

"Yes."

He pointed toward the chair.

"Sit."

I sat down.

He looked at me for a few seconds.

I became uncomfortable.

"Why are you staring at me?"

His eyebrow lifted.

"Do you always speak to your boss like that?"

I immediately realized what I had said.

"Sorry, sir."

He leaned back in his chair.

"I wanted to discuss your work."

"My work?"

"Yes."

I nodded.

"Is there a problem?"

"There is."

My heart sank.

"What problem?"

"You're always late."

I stared at him.

"Sir, I'm trying."

"Trying isn't enough."

I sighed.

"I understand."

He studied me.

"Do you?"

"Yes."

"Good."

He picked up a file.

"From tomorrow, I expect you to be here before your shift starts."

I nodded.

"I will."

He looked at me.

"And Amelia?"

"Yes, sir?"

"Try not to run into me again."

I blinked.

Then I realized he was teasing me.

I frowned.

"I wasn't trying to run into you."

"I know."

"Then why did you say that?"

His lips curved into a small smile.

"Because you seem to have a talent for it."

I stared at him.

Then, without thinking, I smiled.

For a moment, neither of us said anything.

Something felt different.

The room suddenly seemed too quiet.

I quickly stood up.

"Can I go now?"

He nodded.

"Yes."

I turned toward the door.

"Amelia."

I stopped.

I looked back.

"Yes?"

He stared at me.

"Be careful."

I frowned.

"About what?"

He shook his head.

"Nothing. Just be careful."

I nodded slowly.

"Okay, sir."

I walked out of his office.

The moment the door closed behind me, I placed my hand on my chest.

Why was my heart beating so fast?

I shook my head.

"No, Amelia."

I whispered to myself.

"Don't even think about it."

Inside the office, Maxwell was still staring at the closed door.

For the first time in a very long time...

He was smiling.