From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 10

That evening, a Rolls-Royce glided to a stop in front of the Luther residence. Darren emerged and was greeted by the family

butler.

"Welcome home, sir," Kate Jenkins, the maid, said with a courteous smile. "Mr. Luther is upstairs in his study, expecting you. He's quite upset-he spotted some unkind remarks about your wife online."

Darren sighed and corrected her, "She's not my wife anymore, We've parted ways."

Kate wavered, on the verge of speaking, but chose to remain silent. Truth be told, she harbored affection for Natalie-she was lovely and kind, a stark contrast to Vivian.

Without waiting for Kate to add more, Darren headed upstairs. The study door was ajar, so he pushed it open and entered. "Grandpa."

Henry Luther let out a heavy sigh, spinning his computer screen to display that article. The headline detailed how Natalie's image as a wealthy socialite had crumbled. "Natalie is all over the internet, and it's not positive. You need to remedy this." Darren took a deep breath, attempting to suppress his irritation. Grandpa, we've ended our marriage. I'm no longer accountable for her issues."

"Ended? Did I give my consent?" Henry retorted with a snort. "Did you even bother to consult me?"

Feeling cornered, Darren maintained his composure. "You didn't seek my input when I got married."

"Your input matters?" Henry said in a low tone, "The fact that Nat would even glance your way is a boon. She chose to wed you, so quit grumbling and be grateful. You shouldn't even think of voicing your opinion."

Darren couldn't help but ponder if he truly belonged with the Luther family. He suspected that Natalie was Henry's genuine granddaughter. Henry defended her without question for three straight years.

Darren loosened his tie and sat opposite the desk. "Grandpa, what do you see in Natalie? Why are you so protective of her?" "She's the granddaughter-in-law I've handpicked, so whom else should I back?" Henry declared sternly. "You better treat her right, or you'll rue the day."

Darren decided to be blunt. "I mean her background and her origins. There are some... complexities."

"Why are you querying me about your own wife?" Henry interrupted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "It's comical how, after years of marriage, you're eager to learn more about her."

Darren rubbed his forehead, feeling exasperated. "Grandpa..."

"Don't ask me! If you're so inquisitive, discover it yourself," Henry said, his tone severe. "As long as I'm alive, Vivian will not set foot in the Luther family. I only acknowledge Nat as my granddaughter-in-law!"

Every time Vivian was mentioned, Henry's resolve was unwavering. If not for Henry's refusal, Darren and Vivian would have been united a long time ago.

Darren bit his lip, his voice softening. "Understood. If there's nothing else, you should rest, Grandpa."

Henry dismissed him, but as Darren turned to leave, he called out, "Hey! Nat posted a video. Come here!"

Natalie's video had nothing to do with him and he had no desire to watch it. Darren's expression darkened. Out of respect for his grandpa, he reluctantly approached the desk.

video isn't free! You need to pay

it. He complained in his heart, What kind of absurd video

hardly anyone used it. It had almost been forgotten, yet here was Natalie, expecting people to pay to see her

up! I need to leave a comment for Na Henry

as he quickened his pace, witty empleng the payment.

in the car. Her radiant skin stond run against the derknece. The wind played with her long hair, making her seem like a fairy about to take flight. Suddenly,

the blinked, and in an instant, she smiled. Her naivety vanished, replaced by a playful allure. Thers, the video

instinctively wanted to watch it again,

comment on Nat's video! You

and quietly left

car, thoughts of Natalie from the video flooded his mind. He thought, What is she trying to achieve by posting something like that? It hadn't been long since our divorce,

Tve looked into Natalie, but there's very little info. All I could find is that she's from Southoak Mountain, and that's about it. It's like someone erased her

anything about

"Nope

he couldn't find anything, it meant Natalie's past

mystery.

on his phone screen. "Got it. What about the

her, but then she posted a video. Mr. Luther,

replied, coughing

TikTok Just check the comments section, and you'll see all

TikTok, and right on the homepage was Natalie's video. He quickly paid for access, hit play, downloaded it. and then scrolled through

so gorgeous,

at her face all day. I need to download

[What a goddess!)

are these absurd comments?"

pay to view it. He complained in his heart, "What kind

they'd introduced a paid feature, hardly anyone used it. It had almost been forgotten, yet here was Natalie, expecting people to pay to see her content despite

on, hurry up! I need to leave a comment for Nat!" Henry urged

expression darkened as he quickened his pace, swiftly completing the payment.

in profile, perfectly framed. Outside the window, the night was dark, and shadows danced in the car. Her radiant skin stood out against the darkness. The wind played with her long hair, making her seem

zoomed in on her face-naive and pure, like a fawn in the wild. Just then, she blinked, and in an

felt a tickle in his throat; he instinctively wanted to watch it again, but he was

comment on Nat's video!

Darren nodded and quietly

Natalie from the video flooded his mind. He thought, 'What is she trying to

into Natalie, but there's very little info. All I could find is that she's