Chapter 1939

"I was just asking, but I know what kind of a person you are. Once you set your mind to something, no one can change your mind," Dean said and continued after a pause, "Giving this a try isn't that bad. Even if you fail, everything will simply remain the same. Elliot wouldn't fire you "

"Who knows? He only set this target for me so that I would give up. I am too stubborn, and I enjoy proving my worth, so I won't regret it even if I fail in the end."

"I do admire your perseverance, Natalie."

"I admire you, too, Dean. I personally think that you are just as talented as Elliot."

"Don’t say that! I can't hold a candle to him! " Dean gaped and glanced around. "Natalie, you mustn't say things like that!" "This is my office, Dean, you don't have to worry. I only said so because I know word won't get out," Natalie said just in time for the assistant to return with the tea.

Natalie accepted the tea and asked the assistant to leave.

Dean looked over at Natalie after the door was closed.

upset with Elliot because he is

intently on the teapot in her hand and steeped the tea

Dead. I might be a bit sad that Elliot hasn't fallen for me, but I'm not blind," she said calmly. "There are plenty of things in the world that offer more meaning than romance and marriage. If I can't find the right person to marry, perhaps finding

sure if you have heard the rumors circling around lately." Natalie handed Dean his cup

"What rumors?"

cup and set it before him. "I heard

spilled. His mood ruined, he set the cup down and said, "Natalie, this

tissue to wipe his hands. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt

told me about it. My friend happens to be staying in the same hotel as Elliot, he said that the police showed up," she explained. "It's been a few days since I heard that and I'm getting

I need to do so I'll be going now!"

left, Natalie's assistant hurried

on his face was so scary. Did you two fight?" The

Elliot's dead! He doesn't know what I'm capable

Elliot."

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