Chapter 82: Possessive, Red Flag Man

She was standing in front of the mirror adjusting her outfit when Justin emerged from the bathroom, his expression still serious. Her eyes followed him, sensing something off.

"Did something happen?" she asked, watching as he came over to the mirror.

Without answering, he stood beside her and checked himself in the full-length mirror, fixing his tie with a practiced hand. Then, without looking at her, he said, "You should learn to keep a proper distance from people."

"Distance? Yeah, sure," she replied sarcastically. "I do keep my distance. Especially with you—"

"Not with me," he interrupted, his voice firm. "I’m the man you share your bed with, so you’ve already crossed that boundary of keeping a distance."

Natalie’s face flushed at the implication of his words. "Don’t make it sound ridiculous. It’s not like that. We’re just... it’s like roommates."

"I didn’t say anything wrong," he countered coolly.

She huffed, frustrated. "When have I not kept my distance with others?"

"Ask yourself," he replied, stepping closer, his eyes locked on hers. "Man or woman, don’t get too close to anyone."

Natalie gulped, instinctively stepping back. "A-Are you trying to control me?"

"I haven’t even started," Justin said, his voice low and calm.

She clenched her fists, glaring at him. "Don’t forget, this is all fake."

"Then tell that to your grandpa," he shot back. "And you won’t have to worry about being controlled by me."

This jerk! Natalie gritted her teeth. "Mia is like my sister. You don’t have to be so weird about it."

"As long as it’s not me who’s close to you, I mind everyone," he replied coolly. "Don’t forget what I said—when I’m around, it’s my space, my rules."

flaring. "When it comes to Mia,

trapping her between him and

much," she muttered, her voice tight

have to bear with

taking a deep breath. "It’s normal to

an eyebrow, his lips curling into a

she

to," he said, his gaze watching her closely, his tone teasing

asked, feeling her

eyes still locked on her. "Just remember—keep your

"You’re an overly possessive, red-flag kind of man. I pity whoever ends

laptop bag. "I am heading out of the city today for some

work?" she asked, not knowing why

kind of work I might have, unless you think I am some mafia and going to lead my gang somewhere in the dark of the night

teeth. "I was just asking. You don’t have

turned to look at her and this time his gaze calm and assuring, "There are some important matters related to my company that needs urgent attention

finally softened to get

turned to leave before he reminded

eyes at his retreating

work, and Albert had returned to the hospital, leaving Natalie and Mia alone

Mia grabbed Natalie’s hand, dragging her toward the sofa. "Is

not," Natalie sighed and began explaining everything that had happened from

as your husband?" She narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "And you two even share a bed? Come

up!" Natalie shot back, rolling her eyes.

bed all night, and you expect

her cheeks flushing slightly. "And anyway, I’m already a married woman—unfortunately. Now, stop talking about me and tell me what your ’bandit queen’ of a grandmother did to you this

remind me of her. I wish I could just delete that entire character from

not the

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