Shane's face sank.

He had actually dismissed the notion to seek revenge after listening to her recount how Stanley had helped her through her darkest time.

However, after listening to her defending the psychopath, the man was vexed.

“You're going to make amends for his mistake? How are you going to do that?” Shane crossed his legs, his tone frigid.

“I don't know.” Stumped by the question, Natalie lowered her head.

She had not given her words much thought before she blurted it all out.

The boarding announcement rang in the background, and Shane got up from the sofa. “Okay, fine. We'll talk about this later. I won't do anything to him, but I have my condition. He has to make sure that he doesn't step on my tail ever again!”

“No, he won't. Joyce has arranged for him to undergo therapy overseas. He will not be back anymore.” A hint of delight fleeted across her eyes.

“Okay, I'm boarding now,” Shane said as he headed toward the VIP line.

“Have a safe flight,” Natalie said her goodbyes and put down her phone.

from making her call. “Nat, my

Shane has agreed to let things slide with Stanley,” Natalie said as she took a

she beamed with joy. “Really,

Natalie shook her phone in front of

the latter circled her into an embrace. “That's great! Thank you, Nat. I knew you'd be successful, and look!

froze on

in a heartbeat because he likes

found the notion somewhat implausible,

Joyce.” Natalie pushed her friend away gently and asked, “When

the afternoon. The sooner, the

to go with you?” Natalie bit down on her lip. That was

smiled. “Don't worry about it. I've communicated this

you guys off in the afternoon. I have to get to the studio. My work is

Joyce nodded in

one last look at Stanley's ward before turning around to

went to the airport on time to send Joyce and Stanley

uncertain how long Joyce would be away. With that, Natalie would have to be responsible for the studio on her own

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