From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 29

After Darren sent out the message, he kept his eyes glued to the chat. He was certain that once those guys understood what kind of person Natalie really was, they'd lose interest in her for good

Sure enough, the chatroom that had been buzzing with excitement went dead silent all of a sudden Darren couldn't help. but chuckle softly, feeling a little of hisicy demeanor thaw. He thought to himself that soon someone would ask for clarification, and then he could spill the beans about everything he had seen today. 88: [Are you out of your mind, 36.3 Spreading rumors just because you can't date Nat?]

Darren felt a surge of pride at being mentioned, but when he read the message, his eyes widened in disbelief.

222: [Guys like you deserve a punch! How dare you slander Nat? Want to take this outside?] 155 155. Live Give me

your

address. I'm heading over right now to deal with you!!

444: [You're a disgrace to all men! Get off this planet! Snakes like you are the worst! 102: [Are your brain cells on vacation, 365 Guys, let's give him areality check!]

199: [Go eat dirt, will you?]

301: Darren, Darren was

I know you think you're looking out for me, but keep this up, and I'm gonna lose it!]

left speechless. He was completely stunned by these guys. Are they so brain-dead that they can't see the truth Fine then. If they're all so hopelessly infatuated with Natalie, I'll just have to reveal her dirty little secrets, he thought. No. 1: [@No. 365 You've been removed from the group for violating rules. Let this be a lesson for everyone.]

Darren couldn't believe his eyes as he thought, 'Can it get any more ridiculous? These people are so obsessed with Natalie that their brains have turned to mush! Can't anyone see the facts? Frustration boiled inside him as he clutched his phone. veins popping on the back of of his hand.

Darren's phone rang. It was Howard calling. Darren knew exactly what he would say, so he hung up without answering. He didn't expect Howard to actually come to the office.

As soon as Howard entered, he couldn't help but complain, "Darren, seriously, what was the point of what you said in the chat? I know you don't want me to be with Nat, but she's the only woman I want to love with all my heart. Can't you just respect that and wish us Well?" Well?

pulse throbbing in his temple. "She has a sugar daddy,

because she

it

grandpa, or a relative? Stop looking at Nat through those tinted glasses!"

an older guy doesn't mean you can twist it like that. You're really biased against her, aren't

up, "Tm

can you prove he's her

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Damen went silent.

insisted, seeing Darren couldn't respond. "Does your bias against Nat come from the chat? Are you really trying to get her attention like that?" Darren was infuriated. "Why would I

about his own long-time crush on Vivian?' Howard thought, frowning and offering advice "Darren,

Nal.

Nat.

Ridiculous!' Darren thought. He was so mad he wanted to punch something. "Howard, for the last time, I don't

"How about you let Ethan check

he would lose his mind. He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. Neither of them spoke. After a while, a

tone was unmistakable-only that pesky woman, Natalie. Darren's eyes shot open, and he quickly locked

tension, Howard hurried to explain, "Darren, did I disturb you? I'll turn the

was tied up, and a butterfly hairband was on

even cuter! That outfit suits

Darren

and raised an eyebrow, "What's

going to draw names! It's the weekly draw! God,

"Boring," said Darren.

talking. Don't make a sound Howard said seriously, his hands pressed together as he stared at the screen. Behind Natalie, a large display gleamed, with a button waiting to be pressed. Natalie tilted her head playfully, giving a wink. "It's been a week, and I know

prayers under his breath,