From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

"Everyone, please take a seat!" Darren said, clapping his hands together and nodding calmly.

As the room quieted, an officer addressed Natalie. "Ms. Xavier, Mr. Luther here claims you intentionally injured him, resulting in a mild concussion."

They rolled a video showing Natalie smacking Darren on the head with her bag. The footage was clear, capturing both their faces..

Tony handed Natalie a concussion report.

It seemed they were well-prepared. On her way over, Natalie had pondered the trouble she might be in. But seeing Darren, it all clicked. No wonder he'd left the talent show early and hadn't returned-he was here, waiting for her.

She couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, then said, "Officers, I'm sorry for the trouble. I made a mistake, and I'm ready to own up to it, including the medical costs. I promise it won't happen again. Mr. Luther, I'm genuinely sorry. Can you find it in you to forgive me?"

The officers looked at her: a young woman, beautiful and articulate. She didn't seem like the type to cause trouble. But looks could be deceiving; many a brazen person had backed down in the face of authority.

"Alright, one officer said. "Since you admit fault and have a good attitude, would you both like to settle this privately?"

Natale smiled sweetly, "Settle? Absolutely! I'm all for it, Mr. Luther. What do you say?"

Darren smirked coldly at her eagerness. He'd thought her tough, but now she seemed to be pleading with him to let it go.

Darren signaled Tony to show the officers out, leaving just him and Natalie in the room. He looked at her with a chilling smile. "If you agree to leave Greton, I won't press charges."

Natalie's phone vibrated. "Hold on a second, Mr. Luther," she said, stepping outside. She looked stunning, her every step highlighting her curves, her skin catching the light perfectly in her black

She was going outside anyway. She grabbed her phone and

Why were you taken in? Where are you now? Do you need me

wall, she replied casually, "Oh, just a small incident.

Arthur asked, puzzled. "What kind

paused, then said, "Got it, I'll be there in ten." "Okay, I'll wait for you." After hanging up, Natalie touched up her makeup in the restroom. When she returned,

large group approaching, with Arthur at the forefront. Behind him were over twenty bodyguards, followed by a medical team of at least ten. Upon seeing her, they all greeted respectfully, "Good day, Ms. Xavier!" Natalie waved back, and then

his voice low as he noticed the crowd behind her. His face grew

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intense. "Natalie, you better explain

swaying

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a flick of her wrist, the bodyguards sprang into action, pulling up a chair for her. She sat casually, crossing her legs and twirling a

bed, keeping Darren at bay. His expression

a capable fighter; he could handle several opponents with case. But now, he faced

against the bed, limbs spread and

"What do you think you're

one paid him any

enjoying each small sip, never bothering

shouted again, grinding his teeth.

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