From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 74

Darren thought, "What? Is she really hoping Howard will show up? No. This must be her way of getting my attention. To test her place in my heart, Natalie is certainly pulling out all the stops' Darren lifted his eyelids slightly, a thin smile on his face. He thought he saw right through her little tricks, leaning against the door and looking down at her. "Wasn't this your plan all along? You wanted me to come out with you, and now that I'm here, aren't you thrilled?" Natalie was speechless. With her brows drooping, she felt a mix of laughter and exasperation. "Do I look thrilled to you?"

Darren actually took a moment to scrutinize her, coming to a conclusion, saying. Td say you're about to burst into tears out of sheer joy. Ms. Xavier, the whole women say one thing but mean another routine doesn't work on me."

Natalie wanted to explode. This man had a knack for leaving her utterly speechless. Not in the mood to argue further, she commanded the se**nt, "Close the door and show him out." After saying this, she turned to walk inside, but the next moment, her wrist was suddenly caught. Darren tightened his grip slightly, pulling her towards him.

She instinctively tried to resist. But just then, another arm shot over and knocked Darren's hand away, pulling her behind

him

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Darren felt a tingle in his wrist and coldly glared at the man now standing in front of him. "What are you doing?" he asked in a deep voice.

Arthur calmly countered, "What are you doing here?"

Tm here to take her out on a date. Can't you understand that?" Darren replied, his lips pressed together tightly.

Arthur wasn't backing down either. "She just said to close the door and show you out, which means she doesn't want to date you. Didn't you get that, Mr. Luther?" "Ha." Darren licked his teeth, his nonchalant attitude tinged with annoyance. "Who do you think you are to meddle in her affairs?" alairs

From the moment he saw Natalie with Arthur, Darren had felt an inexplicable irritation. They were laughing and had an easy camaraderie, an annoyingly obvious connection.

I will definitely interfere in her matters." Arthur adjusted his glasses with one hand and wore a calm smile. That slight smile only fueled Darren's fury even more.

He thought, I don't know who this guy is, but is he trying to provoke me? He sneered, "Then let's see if you can manage that!" With that, Darren reached out again to grab Natalie.

He made contact with her slender wrist, but to his surprise, Natalie suddenly moved. He didn't catch how she did it; he just felt her twist. Before he realized what was happening, she gave him a light push, causing him to stumble backward a couple of steps.

strength well. He thought, "But how had Natalie just pushed me back? That thought quickly got dismissed. 'It must have been just Juck. There's no way Natalie knows how to fight. I must have let my guard down. That's the only reason she got the

you gotta butt into everything. You go back first." The word "brother" made most of Darren's lingering displeasure dissipate significantly. He lazily

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him a brief glance before turning back to

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No atter the past or now, it's hard to like him at all. Arthur just hoped Natalie would finally wise

to know?" Natalic crossed her arms, giving him a scrutinizing look. The fever left her feeling disoriented, and her tone couldn't help being impatient. So, what are you here for today?" "I came to take you

tongue. "What about

"He's busy. Darren shrugged..

Just

home then, Natalie stated decisively. Today's date

refusing? Hurry up

"No." Natalie replied firmly.

going to see

a hint of mischief. "I was supposed to go on a date with Howard today, and everything was already planned out. Since you're taking his place, I won't go see Grandpa Henry until our date is over."

for shyness from being caught off guard.

and nearby, Jack began pulling out some files for Darren to look

think. Planning a date and needing a whole document with

all I out.

exclaimed, Dancing?" "Yep!" Natalie's interest was piqued as she plopped down on a chair that Jack had brought over. "Are you in?" Darren thought, 'Are you kidding me? I'm a man. There's no way I will perform a dance for a woman." "No way. I can't dance, Darren firmly rejected. "Let's just move on to the next item. "Then the date ends here, Natalie said, clearly anticipating this response. "You can go home now. "Natalie..." Darren Jo**ked eyes with her and suddenly burst

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