Shane was aware of that as well. He chuckled and replied, “I know. I've already ordered Silas to work on it. I'm sure she'll call you in delight after receiving her gifts.”

“Okay,” said Natalie with a smile as she nodded.

She didn't ask what present he got for Joyce because, given Shane's wealth, the gift was bound to be extremely luxurious.

After that, the two of them changed topics and avoided discussing that particular matter.

After all, it was a terrible ordeal, and thinking about it would just upset both of them.

Their call lasted for over thirty minutes.

Shane had just put his phone away when someone opened the door to his room. The next moment, Jackson entered and greeted, “Shane.”

Shane gave a slight nod.

“Are you feeling better?” asked Jackson as he closed the door.

“Yeah,” murmured Shane.

“I'm so sorry. I didn't know that Jacqueline would do something like this,” said Jackson as he looked apologetically at Shane.

gaze to Jackson

to con me, she would not have told Jackson. After all, he would have to be a lunatic not to stop her if he knew that she was going to cheat on him. Hence, she had to keep everything a secret

of relief and

was worried that Shane would suspect him of playing

if he had

that, merely

if he stays with her after all that

for words when he saw how calm

remained quiet for a while before asking,

eyes. “Are you

lowered his head in embarrassment because Shane's words hit the bull's eye. The former said, “In a way, I guess. Even

that moment,

to sweat a little. Only then did Shane speak up in

going to let her

eyes gleamed without a hint of emotion indicated that the

“Shane...”

leave,” requested Shane

Shane's face dissuaded Jackson

and lay back down after watching Jackson

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