Chapter 293 Natalie looked up and saw Samuel Thompson walking straight toward her, his face tight with worry. He must have heard about what happened at the winery. But wasn’t he supposed to be overseas? As Samuel got closer, he took in her pale face and the way her left
Chapter 292 Natalie felt her heart seize up, pain squeezing her chest so tightly it was hard to breathe. Alexander’s words hit her like a punch, sharp and unforgiving. “She acts like she doesn’t care when she’s with me. But behind my back, she’s capable of something this cruel p>
Chapter 291 At the far end of the hallway, Bruce pushed Natalie’s wheelchair toward them. After hearing that Camila might lose the baby, they’d come to see what was going on. Natalie was also hoping for a chance to explain things to Alexander. But Savannah spotted her first. The second
Chapter 290 When the news broke, the whole Ramirez family rushed to the hospital. Charlotte Roberts moved as quickly as she could, leaning on Gabriel and Savannah for support, her face tight with worry. “Please, let both of them be alright,” she whispered again and again, almost like a chant.
Chapter 289 Natalie sat on the cold floor, her thoughts spinning out of control. The memory of what had just happened kept replaying in her mind, each time making her realize something even more unbelievable. She never would have guessed Camila White could be so ruthless, so desperate to get
Chapter 288 “You’ve been meeting up with Alex behind my back. Did you really think I wouldn’t find out p> Camila’s words hit Natalie like a slap, bringing back the memory of that day in the hotel hallway, when she’d bumped into Alexander. She frowned, her patience wearing thin. “You’ve
Chapter 287 Alexander’s eyes lingered on her face for a moment. All he saw was Natalie’s calm, collected expression. He just nodded, voice low. “No need p> The silence between them stretched, awkward and heavy. Natalie cleared her throat and pointed outside. “I’ll just… step out for a bit p>
Chapter 286 Ava Thompson knocked on the door and stepped inside. “Nora, The White Group just sent over an invitation. They’re hosting a banquet tomorrow night and want you to attend p> As soon as Natalie heard the name, she remembered what Arianna Mitchell had mentioned. Camila White had recently
Chapter 285 Arianna knew that if she accepted Bruce’s gesture, she’d be expected to return the favor, and after what happened at the hotel, the last thing she wanted was any more ties to him. She hated owing people, especially men. She picked up her phone and typed, Thank you
Chapter 284 The lobster flown in was honestly amazing. Arianna Mitchell couldn’t stop nodding, grinning at Natalie. “You were right. If we’d skipped out, we would’ve missed out on the best lobster ever p> Natalie just smiled, wiping her hands with a napkin. “Glad you liked it. I’m going to
Chapter 283 Arianna pulled the door open and walked out without a word or a backward glance. Bruce just stood there, watching her leave until she disappeared. He felt a wave of emptiness, something he couldn’t quite name. Rubbing his forehead, he muttered under his breath, “Keep my distance… Yeah,
Chapter 282 “Mrs. Ward called and told me you were drunk. She wanted me to come pick you up.” Arianna let out a sigh, her expression showing just how little she enjoyed playing messenger, especially when he didn’t remember a thing. She made sure not to mention Samuel Thompson. No
Chapter 281 Arianna just stared, caught off guard. How did Samuel Thompson know she’d been to the Ward Estate with Bruce? Samuel seemed to pick up on her surprise. “At the auction, Bruce said he was taking a girl home. Later that day, I saw him picking you up after
Chapter 280 Arianna Mitchell walked in wearing jeans and a laid-back jacket, her hair a little messy like she had just rolled out of bed. She’d barely started winding down for the night when her phone rang. Mrs. Ward’s name flashed on the screen. The call was brief but to
Chapter 279 Alexander’s fingers stopped midair, his glass hovering just above the table. He stared into the amber liquid, his eyes deep and unreadable, almost pitch black. He sat in silence for a few seconds before finally speaking. His voice was low, with a hint of self-deprecation. “So what if
Chapter 278 “Text me when you land in London, okay?” Arianna Mitchell said, giving Natalie Watson’s shoulder a gentle squeeze and flashing her a warm smile. Natalie grinned. “I will. Promise p> She took the boarding pass from Arianna and headed toward security, her footsteps steady. The airport hadn’t changed
Chapter 277 The day Natalie Watson was set to leave for London came faster than she expected. She’d barely finished zipping up her suitcase when Arianna Mitchell called from downstairs. “Want me to come up and help with your bags?” Arianna’s voice echoed through the phone. “No, I’ve got it.
Chapter 276 Arianna stared at the tablecloth for a moment, her fingers brushing the rich fabric. It reminded her of the time she’d gone shopping with a coworker in a luxury boutique overseas. She remembered spotting a tablecloth just like this one, the price tag so high it had stunned
Chapter 275 “Isabella, watch your mouth,” Mrs. Ward scolded, but her eyes held nothing but affection for her daughter. Isabella sat down next to her mother, chin lifted, giving Arianna a look that was all attitude. “Since my brother’s interested in you, I guess you’re not really an outsider anymore.
Chapter 274 Samuel’s eyes flickered when he saw the name pop up. Instantly, he remembered what Bruce had said at the auction earlier, about bringing a girl home that night. Arianna glanced at her phone, quickly declined the call, then looked up at Samuel. “Mr. Thompson, do you need anything