From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

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The man in front of her was tall and well-built, dressed in a tailored suit that hugged his form just right. His hair was slicked back meticulously, exuding an aura of a disciplined elite. His features were perfect, but his icy eyes lacked warmth. When he looked over, his eyelids lifted ever so slightly, sending a shiver down the maid's spine. The maid felt her heart race. She had to admit, this was the most handsome man she had ever seen. But no matter how good-looking he was, there were protocols to follow. Suppressing her excitement, she kept it professional and said, "Please wait in line for a date. You can't see her without her permission."

Darren amaid blurted, her eyes wide. 'I thought you were dead!"

didn't have the patience for such trivial matters. I'm her ex-husband. Go tell her to come out."

"What?" What the

Natalie had told them her ex-husband had died after a tumor grew on his brain, and even Lynn had confirmed it, urging them to mourn. At that moment, the maid couldn't help but glance at his head.

Darren's lips twitched, his voice cold as ice. "Go announce my arrival"

The maid awkwardly nodded, telling him to wait before rushing upstairs. "Ms. Xavier!" she yelled while running. "Your ex-husband has come back from the dead!"

Five minutes later, Natalie stood before Darren. She was still in her pink pajamas, arms crossed over her chest, looking up at him with a messy bow in her hair. "Mr. Luther," she said lazily, yawning slightly.

He cut her off, his expression icy enough to freeze. I heard you've been telling people I'm dead?"

"Well, not exactly," she stammered.

"Really?"

Tjust mentioned it a little," she quickly changed the subject. "So, Mr. Luther, what brings you here? Didn't you have enough of yelling at me on the phone earlier?

He had bombarded her with relentless insults before hanging up, leaving her with no chance to talk back, so she took out her frustrations in a few texts. But now, here he was, presenting himself at her doorstep. Natalie narrowed her eyes, ready for a showdown. But Darren advanced, and she stumbled back, finding herself trapped against him, unable to escape his towering presence.

"What do you want, Darren?" she asked, warily.

do you want in return for letting Howard go?"

to do

impatient, his irritation surfacing. "He's 30A woman like you, divorced with a kid, doesn't deserve him I don't care if you genuinely want to date him or if you're just using him to get to me; I won't allow it." Here we Here go again. This self-obsessed

ignored Natalie. "Just name your price. How much for you to cancel your

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love-struck and clueless about her true nature, but I see right through her. I won't allow Howard to get tangled up and

head.

30 million dollars"

Why would I say no to

scoffed, "Come on, how much

her throat, cautiously meeting his gaze.

eyes tw**led

be dreaming!" Darren shot her a sharp glare. "Natalic, I can't believe you really have the guts

an agreement, then there's nothing more to discuss." She gave

Suddenly, a

as if Darren

bold move!" "A thousand billion?" she

can go on a date

What?

Darren asked Natalie.

through her facade. "I'll go out with you instead of him. Isn't that what you wanted?" Natalie

down. "If you're happy, just let it show. You don't need to hold it back."

After a moment, she said, "But... I don't date guys who are engaged." Darren raised an I an eyebrow as he thought, 'Here it is-the crux of the

agree, Natalie provocatively looked him in the eye. "Unless you break

it!" Darren's voice shot up a few notches, seething with anger. "You're still up to no good! This is your real aim, right? Whether it's joining a show or keeping backup options, it's all to make me break things off with Vivian!" Sure, whatever you say," Natalie

absolutely!" Natalie grinned widely. "So, how about breaking your engagement? Only being single

his gaze fierce. Tm going to expose you

Natalie felt a surge of delight and urged him on, "Go

hoped Darren could convince Howard to give up.