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

his hand, he asked, “Haven't you been eager to know about the organization behind

changed, and she straightened her

said you would be interested. I went back to the organization yesterday, and I've looked into

stared at him in bewilderment. “D-Did you

down,” he urged, signaling

stunned for a moment but soon recollected

if he does,

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

sorry, but there's no free lunch in this world.

once? Fine. Since you don't trust me, let me prove 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?

did not intend to find out who killed Stanley's parents.

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