From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 78 Natalie looked at him, lost for words. Her pretty face was striking, but her expression was cold, almost indifferent, making her all the more irresistible. Yet, the leftover cream on her lips gave her an adorable softness that was strangely endearing. Darren felt a bit of a tickle in his throat. Instinct overtook his reason. He grabbed her chin with one hand and brushed his fingers along her lips with the other. Sensing her attempt to pull away, he tightened his grip. Natalie shot him a warning glance, but he ignored it, his deep-set eyes locked on her lips.

Her demeanor turned icy as she demanded, "Let go

"Don't give me that innocent look," he replied, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I might think you're inviting me to kiss you."

At that, he smirked, his smile lazy and a bit suggestive, the slight arch of his eyebrows hinting at a uniquely masculine

charm.

Darren t tilted his head slightly, his rough finger gently brushing against her lips. His fingertip felt cool, but the touched instantly became warm.

spot he

He watched as her lips grew increasingly pinker from the contact, moving closer and closer. Just as he was about to close the gap, a small hand landed on his shoulder.

Darreny paused, a wicked, playful smile creeping onto his face as he raised an eyebrow at her. "Playing hard to get, are we?" Natalie pushed him lightly, but he didn't budge. With a smug lift of his eyebrow, he enjoyed the moment.-

She mimicked his expression, a glint of mischief in her eyes, then lifted her foot and stomped down hard. The eight- centimeter stiletto heel made a deep indent on his polished black shoe.

A sharp pain shot through Darren's foot, and his ace twisted in annoyance. Just as he was about to call out the culprit, she easily pushed him away.

Taking two steps back, she tilted her chin defiantly, her tone dripping with disdain. "Mr. Luther, from now on, keep at least 3 feet between us. I can't stand your greasy vibe."

"It's only been a few months, and already Mr. Luther has become quite the sight. Even the oil fields can't compete," she added. "Stop with the cheesy lines. They're really off-putting. What are you staring at It's time for us to ride the roller coaster. Are you in or out?" Darren was beginning to suspect she might have broken his foot with that stomp. How could this heartless woman do such a thing and still act like nothing happened? "If you don't want to ride, just wait off to the side. Don't block my view," Natalie said before striding away without a second glance. Darren hesitated for a moment, then charged after her, his expression dark with irritation.

Natalie thought, He clearly is annoyed, but who cares?

Natalie was having the time of her life. After getting off the roller coaster, she dragged him toward the haunted house, Excitement sparkling in her eyes, Darren couldn't help but snicker. He hadn't been into childish stuff like this since he was three. Natalie is such a country bumpkin!

They stood in line for the haunted house, anyway. Inside, it was pitch dark. Just a few steps in, a woman screamed in pure

terror.

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to see Natalie embarrassed. It was probably her first time in a place like this, and maybe she'd get so scared

Natalie was gone. Frowning, he

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rushed out of a small dark room beside him, grabbing his arms tightly. "There's a ghost! Help us! We're so scared!" Their voices weren't Natalie's. Feeling annoyed, Darren hissed,

were clearly terrified, crying and

expression, he ended up dragging them along until they finally exited

haunted house. haunted house.

was as if they were reborn. They turned to look at the random man they had grabbed, eyes sparkling with newfound

was the perfect guy. His tall frame, broad

If it weren't for you, we'd still be stuck inside! To show our gratitude, we'd like to take you out

c**lly, surveying

far away, he spotted Natalie casually watching them. Just as he stepped toward her, he was stopped

Darren frowned, his his

a date, one of the women persisted my wife, so can you

was genuinely fed up. "I came here

against a tree,

irritation in his voice. "Are

up at up at

a teasing smile. "First of

tight line. He thought, As her ex-husband, why don't

continued, "flies don't buzz around a seamless egg. If you're out here attracting attention, don't blame me. If you know you look good, you should stay home. If you're out,

"You may look annoyed, but I bet you enjoyed

certainly knew how to push his

her up! Darren leaned closer, his voice dangerously low. Shut

his threat. "Don't you