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
check on the wound on his neck. He still wears
secluded meeting place out of the city to meet his lookalike, couldn’t help but
be embarrassed. I can imagine her red face
reach our destination in about twenty minutes,"
gaze turned serious. Finally, he was about
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ready to leave in the black car that Ryan was driving. As she
When he noticed her arrival, he turned to
Natalie," both men greeted her in
nod, her gaze resting on John. "Didn’t I tell
Ms. Natalie," he replied
time in Xyros and have seen plenty of tough men
clear, and John understood. He couldn’t hide anything
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.
could see the firmness in his resolve. "Alright." She then turned to
your side per Mr. Harper’s instructions.
at John. Now that he no longer worked for Justin, he
"Fine. Let’s leave."
behind the wheel. Once Natalie was seated in the car, John settled into the front passenger seat, and they
arrived at the private resort where the Ford family, along with close relatives and friends, had already gathered. Albert
Ryan and John following closely behind. Natalie didn’t stop them, knowing they would stay near
lose his job and face punishment. She didn’t
she arrived, everyone turned to look at her. Their gazes were filled with disdain, yet despite their reluctance,
voice called out, melodic
to see a middle-aged woman dressed lavishly, clearly flaunting her wealth, with several relatives standing by her side. It
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