From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 106

Natalie felt flattered by the teasing words, knowing they were meant to please her. As a mature woman, it was natural for her to appreciate and be attracted to men. Despite the man's greasy, he had a good physique that could still captivate her.

Being single, she thought it wasn't unreasonable to take a look, especially since he had to show her. She reasoned that she wasn't responsible for his actions.

But

t she couldn't reply directly to what he wanted to show.

It would mean he was leading her by the nose.

However, she hesitate

d to express her interest for fear of appearing too eager.

Natalie narrowed her eyes and smiled coyly.

A minute later, Darren received a WhatsApp notification.

He picked up his phone.

He had expected her to specify what she wanted to see, but she surprised him by being evasive. Natalie: [Whatever, send it or not.]

Darren laughed. Watalie had played her cards well. He asked if she wanted to see other parts, pretending to give her control, but he was testing her interest in him.

This

No matter how she responded, it suggested she was interested in him. But she was sharp, throwing the question back at him with a simple "whatever." It meant if he sent it, she would look. If not, she wouldn't care. That's a classic player move, noncommittal and detached! girl's got a a game. How could she not? He used to to worry

she'd be easily tricked by bad guys, but now it seemed she wasn't such a pushover. Darren set a trap but didn't catch her, which was quite surprising. After a brief pause, he sent another message. Lift Weights for an Hour Every Day: [If you can advance in the next public performance, I'll show you something good then.]

Playing mind games, who wouldn't? She told him to do whatever he wanted, so he gave her one in return. Not only did he show that he was watching her program and paying close attention to her, but he also set up the next chat and even hinted at the content of their future conversation, making her feel intrigued.

Darren knew how to be charming but couldn't be bothered to make the effort.

But this time, he was putting effort into winning over Natalie, unlike his usual laid-back approach. But after waiting five minutes, there was still no reply.

face darkened. He made time to connect with her after work, only to be ignored. Who wouldn't be annoyed? Frustrated, he sent three messages in quick succession to regain her

on the program with Lift Weights for an Hour Every Day:

with you.]

II want to replace

not as handsome as me. Don't let him seduce you.] Lift Weights for an Hour Every Day: [You're

talking to to someone else? Are their abs

greasy man's messages filled with jealousy

ignore him, she found herself replying.

her r response, Darren

back soon, but after returning home

few more messages, hoping to spark a conversation, but chatting with Natalie

feeling a mix of invitation and regret, but since two minutes had passed, and he ultimately gave up. Forgot

her bath, too sleepy to go straight to bed, completely forgetting about her

remembered, she was already in Sweet Love's live broadcasting room. She had

tune, she pulled out her phone to play. She quickly saw the unread messages from the

for an Hour Every Day:

for an Hour Every Day: II'm

Day: [Picture]

for an Hour Every showing a dimly lit room where the man was partially covered by a quilt on

The images were provocative,

was exposed, sler slender, and strong,

tawdry yet elegant,

legs, noting their

her memory, only Darren's I

Thinking

of Darren

filled with confusion and desire,

into a flood. Natalie put away her phone and immersed herself in her work. She was so focused

working, Leon

focused until the

sweet interactions between her and Leon, found the

up, engrossed

they argue? No way! My favorite couple can't break

writing? I want