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.
late. See you
calm herself, her thoughts drifting. I didn’t even ask or check on the wound on his neck. He still
meeting place out of the city to meet
must be embarrassed. I can imagine
reach our destination in about twenty
his gaze turned serious. Finally, he was about to uncover the mystery surrounding Natalie’s
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her way downstairs, ready to leave in the black car that Ryan was driving. As she approached the building’s entrance, she noticed Ryan wasn’t
a black suit stood nearby. When he noticed her arrival,
evening, Ms. Natalie," both men greeted
them with a nod, her gaze resting on John.
Ms. Natalie," he
her eyes at him, "I’ve spent time in Xyros and have seen
and John understood. He couldn’t hide anything
your bodyguard now, I can’t let you
"Alright." She then turned to Ryan. "Since
side per Mr. Harper’s instructions. He’ll need updates on your
at John. Now that he no longer worked for Justin, he couldn’t report to
"Fine. Let’s leave."
his place behind the wheel. Once Natalie was seated in the car, John settled into the front passenger seat, and they
family, along with close relatives and friends, had already gathered. Albert was present as well, having taken a day’s
large open lawn where the party was set up, with Ryan and John following closely behind. Natalie didn’t stop
danger and caused John to lose his job and
she arrived, everyone turned to look at her. Their gazes were filled with disdain, yet despite
woman’s voice called out, melodic yet
wealth, with several relatives standing by her side.
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