From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 38

Darren frowned in annoyance, his eyes flashing with irritation. "What is it now?"

"This is absurd!" Howard shouted. "Sweet Love actually dared to ban me and kicked me out of the live stream!"

Who do they think they are? Howard-cursed inwardly. He was the distinguished heir of the Hinton family, the notorious pla**oy. In Greton, everyone had to show him some respect. That pathetic Director Pierce from Sweet Love? He'd be groveling at Howard's feet, and Howard wouldn't even be bothered to spare a glance. t now, just because it was an online chat, Oscar had the audacity to treat him like this. It infuriated him beyond measure.

Howard stood with his hands on his hips, glaring at the screen where he'd been booted out, brooding for a moment before rolling up his sleeves. T'll just switch to a different account!" Howard didn't w

Are you

done?" Darren snapped. "Get out and make your noise somewhere else. I'm trying to work here." Howard didn I want to go. "Can't I just stay quiet?" he asked.

"No." Darren's tone was unyielding.

Just seeing Howard irritated him. Even though Natalie was his ex-wife, just the sight of Howard sneaking glances at her was enough to grind his gears. What is this? I see Howard as a brother, but here he was, eyeing my ex-wife like she's a prize?' he thought. Seeing Darren's growing annoyance, Howard realized he was genuinely getting fed up. Things had been fine just a minute ago, but now Darren looked like he was about to explode.

Reluctantly, Howard complied. "Fine, fine! I'll wait in the reception area for you. Is that okay?

Howard quickly left, and as Darren sighed in relief, his phone buzzed again.

texted him: (Give me Mr. Harrison's bank account number.]

Howard texted

Darren: [What?)

Howard: [I

[I want to thank him for saving Nat today, so I'm sending him 300 thousand dollars.]

This was a timely reminder for Darren. Although Andrew hadn't guaranteed he'd be there, if not for him playing along, Natalie would surely have messed up big time. Darren felt grateful. After all, if his ex-wife embarrassed herself, it would make him look bad too. As for Howard, he had nothing to do with this. Darren believed it was his job to pay Andrew back, not anyone else's.

to Andrew. A mere 300 thousand dollars wouldn't cut it.

and prepared to dive back into work, but Howard's messages kept

Send me

Howard: [Hello?]

Howard: Emercy! Please respond!]

Howard: s going on?]

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Howard: [Please!]

need your

Howard: [Come on. Darren!]

fed up. He could see Howard was stubbornly persistent, so he

[The money has

in gratitude! If Nat and get together. I'll

man wants to witness his ex-wife's

message with displeasure, eagerly waiting for Howard's response. He waited for a full minute before a message finally

the song

phone aside, laughing in disbelief. He almost felt like it was a joke. He had been telling a plain truth, but. for some reason, Howard simply

Natalie might not quite match up to me, but we don't look that mismatched together, right? Why is Howard being so stubbornly unconvinced?' Darren

of Sweet Love, the live stream was still rolling, but Room

time to catch up and even shared a meal. Knowing that Natalie had her lunch break routine, Andrew decided he'd better head

with things going sideways, it was time to report back to Christian. Natalie didn't try to keep him and casually waved her

buzzed. He glanced at the caller ID-it was Darren. The earlier incident from this morning flashed in his mind. He shot a look at Natalie and then

Luther, Andrew said, keeping his tone

for your help; I've

paused, saying, "I haven't checked

There's also another matter. During the live stream, you

a smirk on her lips. He understood her nonverbal cue and replied

calm demeanor, said, "Switching endorsers at the last minute can be a h**le, so I'm adding 3 million dollars to cover the costs for the follow-up promotions.

Andrew's eyes. "Isn't this a golden opportunity? The endorser will certainly be Natalie, and now I'm being offered 3 extra million just for her to

he replied, catching Natalie's nod, Thanks for