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?”

too,” she replied after taking a sip

I bet you will be interested.” Propping his head on the palm of his hand, he asked, “Haven't you been eager

changed, and she straightened

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

at him in bewilderment. “D-Did you

signaling her to

for a moment but

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

knew what was 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

replied, “I'm sorry, but there's no free lunch in this world. Thus, I don't believe you will help me without

said, “Why is it so hard for you to trust me even once? Fine. Since you don't trust me, let me prove myself. I will cut to the chase. The Dark Organization

The Dark Organization?

not intend to find out who killed Stanley's parents. Yet, Sean started divulging

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