“I will.” Natalie took a seat by the table.
Upon finishing the meal, she stood after dabbing the corners of her mouth with a napkin. “I need your help to look after the kids for a while, Mrs. Wilson. I have to go check in on the company.”
It's been a while since I've been to the company. I wonder how everyone is faring. I want to meet Joyce too.
“Go ahead. Please be at ease. I'll be right here keeping a watchful eye on these two.” Mrs. Wilson waved her hand.
Natalie picked up her purse and left the hospital after thanking Mrs. Wilson again.
She took a taxi to the company.
After a glance at the company's surroundings, she entered the building.
Ding!
The elevator chimed, declaring its arrival.
Passing through the entrance, the receptionist came up to greet her but gasped when she saw it was Natalie. “Ms. Smith, you're back!”
Hearing the greeting from the receptionist, the other employees lifted their heads from their work to look.
“It really is you, Ms. Smith!”
“Dropped by for a visit?”
They all put their work on hold and started greeting Natalie.
desserts and coffees she bought to the employees. “I was around the area, so I just dropped by for a
“Thank you, Ms. Smith.”
employees thanked Natalie cheerfully then went to have some
Joyce frowned
and went to
surprise,
rubbed her
at her. “Hey, Joyce. I'm
doing here?” Joyce ran over to her excitedly. She held Natalie's hand and gave her a once-over. “Aren't you in the middle of a competition? I think
in silence at Joyce's inquiry. All the employees paused their actions, whether
Smith, have you been
the ones who would take
Natalie participating in an international competition, many of their designs had been selling well. Some of the designers even gained
eliminated, it meant their popularity
and worried glances. She shook her head. “Nope. I just dropped by because
“That's right. With Ms. Smith's
right.” The crowd continued their
What is the reason you're here? It's just so
turned crestfallen, and a cold vibe began to exude
at Natalie's change. “Nat,
Connor was
“What? The kids? Were they
it was intentional. Jacqueline was behind it.” Natalie clenched her fists. “Jackson released Jacqueline. She has been targeting me
teeth in anger. “That woman! She has a black heart! Has Dr. Baker
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