A Cue for Love (Natalie and Samuel)

Chapter 973 Why Is It So Painful

“Sure. Go ahead,” Natalie said.

Amos explained seriously, “I want to say that I have no idea that Olivia would hurt you because of me. The moment what she did was exposed, she was no longer my fiancée. The marriage contract between the Stone family and the Jones family will be canceled sooner or later.”

The woman fiddled with the cap she was holding as she asked with a faint smile, “And you’re telling me this because?”

“I’ll be single once I cancel my marriage with Olivia. Then, I can pursue you once more and get engaged with you.”

Upon finishing his sentence, he took a step forward and grabbed Natalie’s slender wrist.

“If Yvette’s incident didn’t happen, my father would have approved of you and Dream. He would definitely be satisfied with you being his daughter-in-law. I admired you the moment I first met you. I came to like you more the more time I spent working with you. There was never a lacking of women around me, but you’re the only one I can’t seem to forget. I hope you can give me this chance and let me be your man.”

Natalie stared at his hand around her wrist for a moment before prying his fingers off slowly, freeing herself from his grasp.

“Mr. Stone, perhaps we can be great partners when it comes to our work, but it will never happen when it comes to relationships,” she rejected resolutely, a glint flashing across her eyes as she blinked.

at his now empty hand and asked, refusing to give up,

you like about me?”

then replied without any hesitation, “Natalie, I admit that I was drawn to your looks in the beginning, but I like everything about you

accept that

is that?” Amos raised a brow in shock as he asked, “You’re only twenty-four this year. How

a little. I’m not lying.” Having changed the direction of their conversation, Natalie asked again, “Since you say that you like everything about me, can you accept the fact that I

“I…”

was at a loss

not mine. How can I

to take in five children who have no

surprised that he was

thought it was totally normal that he was being hesitant, and

nothing to do with love.” She smiled slightly and continued, “Even without Olivia, your father would have paired you up with a woman who will benefit the Stone family. Your marriage will be decided based on the benefits it will provide, rather than your feelings for your partner. That’s why there’s no need for you to waste your time on me. If this continues, it will only affect our jobs and collaboration. It’ll only end up

looking