A Cue for Happiness

Samuel glanced at Natalie briefly with a meaningful look in his eyes. With his lips slightly raised, he said, “Ms. Nichols, your vigilance is truly over-the-top. However, what are you afraid of? Are you worried that I’d want something from you?”

Natalie was feeling extremely uncomfortable under his gaze.

The man’s eyes were focused on her face as if he was trying to stare right through her soul.

Finally, she understood why he was rumored to be an immensely dominant and difficult-to-deal-with man. None of the people who were once targeted by Samuel was able to escape from his clutches.

It wasn’t that she didn’t take him seriously before this, but she simply didn’t want to be associated with such a dangerous person in any way.

At that moment, Gavin came in and reported, “Sir, the meal is ready.”

Samuel’s lips were slightly curved upward when he said, “Ms. Nichols, let’s dine together. Have a taste of my chef’s work.”

Natalie didn’t try to reject, merely following Samuel into the dining hall to have their meal.

The dining table was laden with all sorts of delicacies. Right after she took her seat, she began digging in. Although she was pleasantly surprised by the chef’s cooking, she still managed to control herself while she ate. Thus, she survived the session without any incident.

Right as she was almost done with her food, Samuel’s phone began vibrating.

“Please excuse me,” he said.

“Go ahead.”

When Samuel left, Natalie was finally able to relax for a bit.

unnecessarily difficult for me. Could it be possible that I was the one who was being too paranoid?

she felt something cool and soft on her calf

What the hell?

a snow-white snake twirling itself around her calf, slowly inching its way up her leg. Its eyes were clear and amber-colored, and it kept

in the countryside. There would always be snakes in the fields and rivers, so she wasn’t afraid of the snake. She had even caught snakes for fun with her

the city, she rarely had the

lifting it right in front of her face. Then, she caressed

if it didn’t have an owner. Xavian would love to keep it as

not afraid of Moony?” A childish voice

“M-Moony?”

boy, who was standing at the door of

dark eyes were fixed intently on her. His good looks were even comparable with that of Xavian and Clayton’s. Upon closer observation, she noticed

toward Franklin

when she looked

pursed his lips and snorted. “You’re unattractive, but you’re rather brave. At least you’re better than those women who

you.”

once averting his eyes from her face. “I called you unattractive just now. Why are you not mad at

her face to make her appear ugly, she wasn’t the slightest bit bothered by the little

which was bristly because of his short hair, while she spoke. “Moreover, I’m already ugly. Won’t it just make me uglier

Still, his head had never been touched by anyone other than

others wouldn’t even dare to think about it. Even the woman who gave birth to him would