Chapter 177: I Am A Tigress
In the evening, Natalie was getting ready to attend her grandparents’ wedding anniversary celebration.
The doorbell rang, and when Natalie opened it, she found Ryan standing outside.
"Ms. Natalie, Mr. Harper will be late and will meet you directly at the venue," Ryan informed her, handing over a beautifully designed shopping bag. "This is the gift he chose for Mr. Ford, and he asked that you bring it with you."
Natalie accepted it and asked, "Any idea where he went or when exactly he’ll arrive?"
Ryan shook his head. "He just said he’d be there for sure."
Natalie nodded thoughtfully, and Ryan took his leave.
She peeked inside the bag at the wooden box nestled within. "No need to check—I’m sure it’s something Grandpa will appreciate."
Just then, her phone buzzed with a message.
Justin:Received the gift?
Natalie:Yes, Ryan handed it over.
Justin:
Good. I’ll be there on time. In the meantime, stay safe in the wolf’s den.
Natalie:I’m a tigress.
Justin:I know. The bite on my neck is still fresh to remind me of it.
A wave of embarrassment flooded her at the memory, and she quickly typed a reply before setting her phone aside.
running late. See you
even ask or check on the wound on his neck. He still wears high-neck shirts in this
Justin, who was en route to a secluded meeting place out of the city to meet his lookalike, couldn’t help but
embarrassed. I can imagine
we’ll reach our destination in about
Finally, he was about
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downstairs, ready to leave in the black car that Ryan was driving. As she approached the building’s entrance, she noticed
black suit stood nearby. When he noticed her arrival, he
evening, Ms. Natalie," both men
resting on John.
Ms. Natalie," he
"I’ve spent time in Xyros
understood. He
anywhere else, I wouldn’t be as concerned," John explained. "But as your bodyguard now, I can’t let you go to the Fords alone. I’m coming with you, Ms.
firmness in his resolve. "Alright." She then turned to Ryan. "Since John is here, you can resume your
but I have to stay by your side per Mr. Harper’s instructions. He’ll need updates on
John. Now that he no longer worked for
"Fine. Let’s leave."
the back passenger door for her, while Ryan took his place behind the wheel. Once Natalie was seated
Ford family, along with close relatives and friends, had already
entered the large open lawn where the party was set up, with Ryan and John following
job and face punishment. She didn’t want Ryan to suffer the same fate
her. Their gazes were filled with disdain, yet
woman’s voice called
dressed lavishly, clearly flaunting her wealth, with several relatives standing by her side. It
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