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 greeted

and commented, “You've

my growth spurt!”

years old and one of those rare late bloomers who hit puberty only

eased herself out of his embrace, took his luggage, and

“Okay,” he obliged.

two happily walked out of the airport and got into Natalie's

he encountered while he was living abroad. Natalie quietly but attentively listened to

he finished updating her on his life, she started sharing

interesting things so as not to cause him

She told him about Harrison and Jasmine, as she felt he had the right

Harrison's flesh and blood, his eyes brimmed

good news for Harrison, but it was for Jared. He felt it was

has deteriorated badly. We don't think he'll be able to last much longer. When it's about time for him to go, you should make a trip home to

he had not given them much love, he was the one who gave them life and raised them. She felt that since

I'll do so.” Jared nodded

as 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

of the journey in silence, both

at the villa. A figure rushed out in front of their car just as it stopped.

Natalie's side of the car and

was speechless yet amused at how her friend was so curious

“My friend is a little over-the-top, so

“Okay.” Jared nodded puzzledly.