Chapter 27: Her Scent Affecting Justin
Justin received the call. Seeing the name Mr. Ford flashing on the screen, he raised his hand to signal Noah to keep quiet and answered.
"Mr. Ford," Justin spoke calmly.
"Aiden, I hope I’m not catching you at a bad time," Albert’s voice came through, sounding slightly concerned.
"I’m not busy," Justin replied, his tone polite but lacking any warmth that might suggest familiarity.
"Is Natalie with you?"
"She’s not."
"Oh! Have you seen the news about Natalie?"
"I have," Justin confirmed.
"Don’t take that news too seriously, alright? It was just a simple argument between sisters. Natalie isn’t the kind of person they’re making her out to be. Don’t misunderstand her, okay?"
"I won’t. Rest assured," Justin replied, his voice steady.
Albert let out a sigh of relief. "Good. Don’t let her go out for a day. Call her back and stay by her side. Trouble seems to find its way to her, but I believe you can protect her. Am I right?"
"Yes. I’ll get her back," Justin assured him.
"Good. Once I’m feeling a bit better, I’ll personally visit the two of you at your home."
The thought of having to act as his step-sister’s husband again was unsettling. If Julia found out about this, she would
man called, not getting
"Yes. Mr Ford."
to take care of your wife." Satisfied, Albert hung up the
to Noah. "Where exactly
replied, already knowing who Justin
life- first, there had been
and send her back here,"
well, but instead of pointing it out, he commented, "You seem
one who took care of Natalie all these years. As her family, I should be thankful and respectful
to work, leaned back in his chair. His thoughts drifted to Natalie. Until
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was just a short distance from reaching the police station, a car suddenly stopped in front of hers, forcing her to slam on the brakes, making a loud screeching noise on the
breath, anger flaring as she stepped
stepped out
think you’re doing?"
said, lowering his head politely, his tone respectful. "You were driving at high speed and
faster than usual, fueled by her anger over the news, but... "You don’t look like
the man explained calmly. "He said there’s no need for you to go
"How did you catch up with me so
for your safety,
where Justin was staying. "Even that man from Xyros isn’t allowed to keep tabs on me, but you, Justin Harper—you met me just a day ago
car and followed closely behind her. On the way, he informed Noah that Natalie appeared
the elevator that led to the Presidential suite. There, she found the familiar
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