CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“That's great!” Shane could imagine Connor's joy, and he smiled at the thought of his happy mannerism.

“Darling, I have to hang up. I've arrived at the airport and will be heading in to meet Jared. I'll chat with you again later.” Natalie had to end the call with Shane as she was about to enter the airport.

“Okay,” Shane acknowledged.

After ending the call, Natalie searched for an empty spot and parked her car. Then she grabbed her bag and hurried into the airport.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, Natalie saw Jared coming out with a canvas board on his back. His companions, people from all over the world, all had a canvas board on their back as well.

“Jared!” Natalie waved and called out to him in Chanaean.

Jared looked around upon hearing her voice, and his face lit up with a smile when he saw her. “Nat!” He waved back in excitement.

His companion saw Natalie and was quick to ask, “Is that your sister, Smith?”

“Yes.” Jared nodded.

“She's so pretty! Smith, you know I never knew how to appreciate the beauty of your country's ladies, but for your sister, I could instantly tell she's a rare beauty! I want to be your brother-in-law, Smith!” his companion commented with a straight face.

Jared did not welcome that kind of attention for his sister, but he maintained a smile and quipped, “You can forget it, James. My sister is married.”

James clutched his chest and gave an exaggerated hurt look, whining, “Oh God! How could you do this to me? My love did not even get a chance to blossom.”

Jared could not be bothered with James' acting and instantly ran toward Natalie after bidding his teacher goodbye.

tightly as he

patted him on his back and commented, “You've grown

through my growth spurt!” he

old and one of those rare late bloomers

luggage, and urged,

“Okay,” he obliged.

walked out of the

Jared shared many interesting happenings he encountered while he was living abroad. Natalie quietly but attentively listened

he finished updating her on his life, she started sharing her

him only happy and interesting

that she had to share with him though. She told him about Harrison and Jasmine, as

flesh and blood, his eyes brimmed with tears of

it was for Jared.

much longer. When it's about time for him to go, you should make a trip home to see him

he was the one who gave them life and raised them. She felt that since he brought them into this world, they should be there to

so.” Jared nodded obligingly and

she wanted to give Jared some quiet time to sort out his mixed emotions. She knew he would be happy to hear Harrison got his retribution, but at the same time, sad that his father was sick and dying. That was how complicated family

the rest of the journey in

only broken when they arrived home at the villa. A figure rushed out in front of their car just as it stopped. It was

hurried over to Natalie's side of the car and asked, “Where's your

was speechless yet amused at how her friend was so curious and intrigued by her

him, “My friend is

“Okay.” Jared nodded puzzledly.