Chapter 473 Like a Puzzle

Natalie sipped on her tea, choosing not to answer Irwin’s question directly.

Instead, she remarked, “The fruit tea here in Wexford isn’t up to par.”

“If you want, I can have some sent over from Simeria for you tomorrow.”

“I prefer the one from Verde City. The taste there suits me better.”

After all, she grew up in Verde City. Even though she returned to Simeria, the flavor of Verde City remained her preference.

Irwin nodded. “Alright.”

After a momentary glance at Natalie, he asked, “Frederick?”

“If I want to know his whereabouts, will you tell me?” she asked.

Irwin had picked up the teacup, and his grip tightened momentarily at her question. A deeper intensity flickered in his eyes as he looked at Natalie.

Natalie met his gaze with a similar depth in her eyes.

The two of them stared deeply into each other’s eyes silently. The look in their eyes was so profound that

it was impossible to see what was truly in each other’s hearts.

Irwin had to admit that if anyone other than Natalie had used such a mental tactic, they would have long been unaware of the danger they were facing.

After a prolonged pause, Irwin chuckled. “Nat, you never hold back, do you? You’re not even trying to

conceal anything from me.”

Conceal?

Natalie echoed his laughter and finished her tea in one gulp.

of you. I’ve always been transparent about

what do you want now?” Irwin

Natalie replied, “I want information

“You’re remarkably straightforward!”

have been,” she

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her intentions. She was upfront about

wanted

silence enveloped

silent, it was evident

was waiting for Irwin’s

the silence.

“Yes?”

that alright?” His tone at this moment

undertone.

“I consider you selling

ten years of me using

one thing was supposed to compensate

how important Frederick was to

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coldly. “But I don’t want anything else.”

was nothing else she wanted.

of danger flashed in

but Natalie was keenly aware of his every move because she was near him.

stubborn,” Irwin said with

he couldn’t do anything about

he should leave things be.

said she would accompany him to Wexford, Irwin had sensed that

straightforward. However, he hadn’t anticipated

Or perhaps…

know what the half of the documents

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