From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 119

"What are you doing here?" Arthur looked at Darren at the door with displeasure. He thought, Yesterday, I was worried that Darren might pester Natalie again, and today, here he is. How unlucky. I utterly despise him. This guy is like a jinx-nothing good ever happens when Natalie is with him! It was like this when they were fifteen, again at eighteen, and now at twenty-one. She has finally gotten rid of him and is enjoying some peace, but now he is pestering her again, clinging on like a Arthur's usually smiling eyes were now filled with coldness, making him appear serious and stern. "Mr. Luther. You're not welcome here."

leech. What a

ta pest!'

Where is she?"

"I'm here to see Natalie." Darren raised an eyebrow nonchalantly, showing no fear. With one hand in his pocket, he exuded a certain grace and confidence. "She's not here," Arthur shot back defiantly.

I don't believe you," Darren replied, glancing down at his watch. "It's only eight in the morning. If she's not home, where could she be?"

Arthur had I no intention of explaining. His tone was dismissive and provocative as he said, "Believe what you want. Just leave. Don't loiter around my house." Darren lazily curled his lips into a smile that did nothing to soften the coldness about him. "Fine, then I'll wait at the door." Then he leaned against the wall. Arthur's eyes

darkened instantly, and his usually gentle voice now carried a heavy weight. "Are you leaving or not? If you're not gone in the next minute, I'll have you thrown out." "Is this how the Xavier family treats guests?" Darren asked in a low tone.

Arthur

Darren

let out a cold laugh. His eyes held a deceptive affection, but his anger was unmistakable. "Uninvited guests aren't considered guests-ey're unwelcome pests.

Jack chuckled softly. He didn't seem flustered or angry, maintaining his earlier poise. But his expression and posture clearly conveyed, "Go ahead, I dare you." Arthur grew more furious at his calm, arrogant stance.

Surely, no no one in Gret Eager to see Darren get what he deserved, Arthur snapped his fingers. Jack and several burly bodyguards immediately approached Darren and surrounded him. Just as they were about to make a move, the sound of lively footsteps echoed down the stairs, accompanied by a rather off-key singing voice.

in Greton dared to offend the heir of the Luther family, but the Xavier family was the exception.

happily singing, paused at the sight of what

you doing?" she

At! words,

puzzled.

and Darren turned to look at her. Instantly, two unhappy

his lips. "Your shorts are

on on the other hand, was far less refined. He glared at the tiny scrap of fabric that barely covered her hips, exposing her long, slender legs. The sight stirred a mix of arousal and irritation within him. He barked,

with her outfit, Darren got straight to

dumb," Darren said, unwilling to beat around the bush. "I broke up with Vivian yesterday. Given that you've given birth to my child, I'm willing to honor your wish and remarry you. I hope you seize this opportunity and don't be ungrateful." Natalie, having been

waited for him to tinish, then smiled, and shook her head. "What a coincidence-I happen to be quite ungrateful. So, no, I won't

she was just playing hard to get

you wanted to find

than the real father.

of our

After all, during the divorce, the real father said he'd throw the child

No matte matter how

you tell the difference between a threat and

her or the son she bore him, he would never actually harm

dumped? I'm not

mock me a as trash?' He straightened

the one who

long, slender finger against his shoulder and pushed him away. "Who dumped whom is none of my business. I'm only

are like dishes you're a dish I've already tasted. Why would I ignore

her

given you my

After

she ignored Darren and instead instructed Arthur to look after