Sean's eyes darkened when he noticed the unconcealed disgust in her gaze. Just as he was about to say something, he heard footsteps approaching.

Marina brought out a set of breakfast from the kitchen and placed it in front of him. “Sir, please enjoy your meal.”

He harrumphed in response and added, “You may leave. Keep a close eye on Jacqueline.”

“Okay.” Marina nodded and went back to the kitchen.

At the mention of Jacqueline, Natalie lowered her gaze and asked, “Do you blame me for asking Marina to chase Jacqueline to the kitchen?”

Sean took a sip of coffee and smiled. “Why would I? When you told me that you didn't want to eat with her, I agreed to have her eat in the kitchen whenever you are around. My approval isn't a one-time event but for a lifetime. Do you understand?”

Natalie's eyes flickered around, and she did not utter another word.

Sean put down his cup of coffee and grabbed his fork. “By the way, Nat, do you know why I didn't come back yesterday?”

and I'm not interested too,” she replied after taking a

on the palm of his hand, he asked, “Haven't you

expression changed, and she straightened

reaction, Sean smiled. “See. I said you would be interested. I went

She stared at him in bewilderment. “D-Did you figure it out? Who's

signaling her to

a moment but

him tell me everything. Even if he does, there must be a catch. He must want something from me in return. I shouldn't have

on her mind, Sean sighed. “Nat, I'm heartbroken that you think of me like that. Are you so mistrustful of me? When I said I would help you look into it last time, you rejected me because you thought I wanted something from you. But still, I

free lunch in this world. Thus,

myself. I will cut to the chase. The Dark Organization hired a bunch of talented people about a decade ago. There were scientists, doctors, and so on. One of our faction leaders was in charge of

The Dark Organization?

who killed Stanley's parents. Yet, Sean started divulging

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