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.

all of you. I’ve always been transparent about

want

“I want information

“You’re remarkably straightforward!”

been,” she

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already said she never played games or hid her intentions.

wanted

renewed silence enveloped the

Natalie remained silent, it was evident she was waiting.

waiting for Irwin’s

the

“Yes?”

everything else, just not him. Is that alright?” His tone at this moment carried a tender

undertone.

you selling Frederick out to Malcolm as a way

the ten years

thing was supposed to compensate

indicated how important Frederick was

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“But I don’t want anything

was nothing else she

with her determined attitude, a hint of danger flashed in Irwin’s

aware of his every move because she

Irwin said with a sigh.

couldn’t do

should leave things be.

she would accompany him

he hadn’t anticipated she would be so

Or perhaps…

know what the half

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