From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 75

Natalie paused, momentarily stunned. After three years with Darren, she knew exactly what kind of person he was. She never expected he would actually be willing to dance like this. Raising an eyebrow, she slowly turned around. When she saw the grim expression on his face, an inexplicable satisfaction washed over her.

Crossing her arms, she casually took a couple of steps back. "Mr. Luther, what do you mean by 'I guess I danced okay? You sound like you're not really into it." Darren thought. It wasn't just my tone, I was practically radiating resistance! How dare she play the innocent victim after making me do this?"

Darren forced a thin smile and replied. "You don't know if I'm willing or not?"

To his surprise, she quickly jumped in to encourage him. "Mr. Luther, life is too short to do what you don't want to do. Don't force yourself into things you're not happy with."

He thought, 'She is really taking liberties here, isn't she? She tells me not to push myself, but then makes it clear that if I don't dance, she won't meet Grandpa. How clever of her! I can't believe I didn't see how good she was at pushing my buttons before

Darren forced out a laugh and replied, word by word, "I'm not forced. I'm doing this willingly."

Natalie feigned shock and exaggeratedly blinked at him. "But Mr. Luther, from your expression, I really can't see any willingness. How about you give me a smile instead?"

"Natalie."

Natalle Darren's blood pressure seemned to s**e as he quietly warned her, "I'm not

a clown."

"But if you're going to look all miserable, it's better if you don't dance at all: Natalie shrugged.

Darren glared at her for a while, but she simply let him stare. The intimidation tactic he had relied on for three years was no longer effective against her.

He was so frustrated that he couldn't even be angry; all he had was a complicated mix of disappointment and agitation.

Licking his teeth, he couldn't hide a hint of irritation in his voice "Natalie, is this because we got divorced? Are you really holding a grudge against me? Is this your way of making my life harder? You think this will get my attention?" realized that he could say that all he wanted, but she wouldn't be surprised anymore.

Natalie

listening, she tilted her head and laughed, "Mr. Luther, if you really think I'm trying to make things harder

for him to leave, looking at him with calmness. Her eyes were clear and enchanting. devoid of any strong emotion. That gaze felt strange and distant. Just months ago, when she looked

a moment, he let out a soft laugh, "You've changed. You never used to speak to me like this. Now

past, Natalie felt a flicker of emotion. But she quickly steadied herself, shaking her head slowly. She had always been herself; she

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Chapter 75

Darren replied,

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they could return to the Luther residence before dinner. Natalie immediately called for the lights and music, making everything feel like a Broadway show was

help but chuckle inwardly, thinking she was really making mountain out of a molehill. No woman needs. to go this far, no guy

bodyguards took about ten minutes to set up everything, and then the lights suddenly focused on

opposite him, lifted her chin as if giving a

her high-and-mighty demeanor, she was having the maid serve her coffee. He thought, She looks just like a queen. Im like a dancer performing for her! Ugh! A dancer? No way! I'm the CEO of the Luther Group. There's no way I'm going to

biding his time! Just as he was lost in these thoughts, the music began to play softly. Natalie lounged

a berce glare, Darren shot her a look, grudgingly moving his body to the

was nothing but some suggestive moves. He could learn them just by watching. The essence of the whole performance was in "taking off clothes," but he had no intention of actually

thought, What does she think I am? I'm not

a robot. Just as he hit the third position, Natalie shouted. "Stop" The music cut

a half-stirk, he looked at Natalie.

do just say so. You're flailing around like

say?" Darren's temples Natalie only smiled

abbed with irritation. "I can't

ful attitude.