CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Natalie was surprised.

As Catherine had mentioned, it was best to see Sam one last time, on account of their marital relationship.

After all, she did fall in love with him once upon a time.

Shane didn't try to get rid of Catherine. Instead, he trailed behind her.

She was no longer a part of the Thompson family. Hence, he didn't feel comfortable ordering an outsider around.

Soon, the trial began, and Sam was brought to the stand.

Natalie was taken aback at his pale and haggard appearance filled with trepidation, similar to Susan's from before.

Sam's gaze caught Shane and Natalie, and his lips parted as if to speak before compressing into a thin line while being led to the front of the courtroom.

The court session proceeded for three hours before a sentence was passed, and Sam was given the death penalty.

Though Shane had expected that, upon hearing the verdict, still his hands trembled.

Natalie felt the tremor coursing through his body and gently covered his hands with hers. “Congratulations on one less enemy, Darling.”

the death of his parents because

his parents would only be

faintly. “Thank you, but where's my

Natalie arched

hearing, I gave you a carload of roses as a congratulatory gift. You said you would get me something too

her

forget about it. You'll get it a few days later. It's still a work in progress.” Mirth bubbled in

nodded in satisfaction. “Good

forgotten about it?” Natalie rolled her eyes and

that. Just give me

words. “Cut it out. Sam has been led away.

drifted to the corridor that Sam disappeared

said, looping her arm around his elbow, and stood

they exited the courthouse, she spied a police car at a distance. Sam was getting

feel her gaze on him, he turned,

tugged on Shane's sleeves. “He's

He returned Sam's gaze

each other for ten seconds. Shane broke eye contact first and took Natalie's hand, walking

threw glances over her shoulder twice as she tried