CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Beside her were another two figures, one older and one younger.

When Natalie's gaze shifted to their faces, her eyes widened in shock. “It's them!” she cried out instinctively.

The other two accompanying Mercede, Andre and his daughter Annie, were familiar faces to Natalie. She had previously met them at a wedding Stanley had brought her to, where they were introduced to Natalie as the groom's family members.

Why are they here now? Natalie was puzzled.

Shane had also recognized the Hills and was likewise slightly taken aback by their presence there. However, he was more practiced at concealing his emotions and wiped off the look of surprise on his face as quickly as it appeared.

Alerted by Natalie's cry, Mercede and the Hills turned unanimously in Shane and Natalie's direction.

When Mercede caught sight of Natalie, her dark eyes lit up. Disregarding the two behind her, Mercede extended her arms toward Natalie, exclaiming in delight, “My dear, you've finally come to visit! I've missed you so much!”

Natalie stood up and ran toward Mercede with equal enthusiasm. The two women embraced and air-kissed each other on both cheeks. “Ms. Mackenzie, I'm back! I've missed you too. Happy birthday!”

“Thank you, my dear,” Mercede said earnestly, holding Natalie's hands tightly.

back, the Hills had yet to catch a glimpse of Natalie. They were, however,

herself and said, “Ms.

the Hills. Affably, he stood up and walked over

up instantly, and

to detect any change in Mercede. Gesturing to

before Natalie could finish her sentence, Mercede had already taken

Natalie to the Hill's curious stares, which immediately transformed

“Dad, she...” Annie gasped.

head violently, indicating for Annie to

hung open as if her question still

behavior. She was watching nervously

conclusion and was bent on pronouncing it. Undeterred by Shane's piercing gaze, Mercede gave his shoulder a good pat, saying, “He gets full marks for his physical appearance,

Shane looked momentarily flustered. Whatever judgment he was

toward her, whispering, “Ms. Mackenzie, what are you

was just asking...” Mercede