Chapter 255

Natalia hung up the phone, turning her gaze towards Ryan.

"Sorry

about that, Ryan. Hope you don't mind."

Ryan just laughed.

He didn't mind.

Because he got the whole Hamilton situation.

That sense of urgency, he'd felt it before.

Just never thought the tables would turn like this.

Ryan looked at Natalia.

After a moment, he asked, "Natalia, what if I had refused to let go back then? What would've happened to us?"

Natalia, who was in the middle of texting, paused.

She didn't quite know how to respond.

Because she wasn't sure either.

But with Hamilton in the mix, no matter how persistent, it probably wouldn't have worked out.

"Ryan, let's leave the past in the past," she said.

Ryan only laughed.

Easier said than done, right?

But now, he wouldn't force his way between them.

If Hamilton made her happy, he'd be happy for her.

hurt her, he'd be there to

at the Foreign Affairs Department focused on a mission surrounding a

these artifacts and intended to repatriate them through proper

was falsely accused of

and defense personnel to ensure their safety. Leading the mission was the nonagenarian Old

family, Alfonso Spiegel, was over ninety but still sharp and full

the legal advisor, stood by

settled on Natalia. He

"Child, come here."

Natalia approached hesitantly.

Spiegel, it's

From now on, if you face any issues, just call Caspian. No one can

was surprised by

chuckled. "Grandpa, you're

spot for young people I take a liking to, and you, my dear, have caught my eye." Natalia smiled. "Thank you for your kindness, Mr.

formalities. In Boria City, kids

at Caspian and his encouraging nod, Natalia smiled

called Hamilton, who was in the middle of

on the table, drawing frowns

a board meeting. Show some respect for your elders,"

answered the call, his

even listening

gaze turned icy,

voice came through. "Are you busy? I'll

smiled. "I'm not

leave. Just wanted to let

call me when you get there. And remember, miss

was about to hang up, she overheard a

you better explain the North

paused, her finger frozen over the

several executives in a

real estate you gave away as

it was to a woman. Hamilton, you traded a third of our African market for that land, for a woman? Have you lost your mind?" "You could have any woman you want. Is she worth that much? You of all people should know

a hefty price for that land, but never imagined it was a third of

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255