“Really?” Sean glanced at her doubtfully.

Natalie took a deep breath discreetly before answering, “Yes. I don't think Shane knows about the will. You only realized there is one later on, right?”

Sean fell silent.

Indeed, no one in the Thompson family knew a will existed. He only found out about it by chance.

Grandpa's assistant claimed there was indeed a will that only Shane could find. I need Shane's help to get it.

At that thought, he narrowed his eyes. “Natalie, I need to get my hands on the will before the deadline. I don't care how you do it as long as the result is in my favor. Even a clue will do. Otherwise, don't blame me for taking action.”

He patted her cheek before turning back into his lazy self.

“Alright, Nat. I need to go. I'll be waiting for your good news!”

Once he had spoken his piece, he left.

and leaned on the wall.

Shane, I wouldn't ask Sean to donate his blood to Connor in an attempt to hide Conner's real identity. I should've

may increase the risk of hemolytic disease in the transfusion recipient, but he could've donated a little to

let out a bitter chuckle as she trudged into

affected by Sean's warning, for she remained dispirited the whole

she made a few mistakes at work, Joyce came to her worriedly. “Nat,

shook her head to reassure her. “I'm

discarded drafts on the ground and the mistakes you made. You're acting strangely,” said Joyce as she pointed at the ground and Natalie's

flung her pencil aside and covered her face. “Joyce, can

seemed exhausted, Joyce nodded. “Alright. I'll be right outside, so holler if

Natalie's reply as

on her heels

out when a tall figure appeared in her gaze. Immediately, she greeted

Joyce waved at him.

huge office, Shane strode toward

here to pick Nat up?”

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