Meeting The One For Me

Chapter 10

Nathan’s brow furrowed as he listened to Charles’s words. His face was a portrait of impatience as he flicked ash from his cigarette.

“It’s only because you plastered her photos all over Sheysea University and threatened my sister to leave discreetly that we can even find my sister now.”

The sparse bamboo shadows swayed with the wind. Strands of hair obscured Audrey’s eyes, masking the emotions swirling in their dark depths.

Audrey gripped her phone, feeling a tightness around her eyes. So, that was why Nathan had posted her photos all over Sheysea University. He had used her to threaten Amelia.

How absurd.

“What exactly are you trying to say?” Nathan asked, his voice laced with irritation.

Charles extinguished his cigarette and leaned in closer to Nathan. “Even though you swore nothing happened that night with Audrey, it’s still a lingering issue for my sister, right? Deep down, you’re not sure either, are you?”

The darkness in Nathan’s eyes deepened Charles‘ words hit a nerve. He asked, “So, what now?”

Charles sneered, “I bet Audrey will call Anne soon, begging for mercy. When she does, you should lure Audrey out, and use whatever drug she used on you, on her. Isn’t Hugo fond of Audrey? This could be a perfect setup for him.

“As long as Hugo confirms Audrey’s innocence, my sister will have nothing to worry about. Even if something did happen between you and Audrey that night, won’t Hugo owe you one once gets what he wants from Audrey?

“By then, even if the divorce was a tactical retreat, Audrey would lose all dignity for being with another man if she approached you again, wouldn’t she? It’s the perfect chance to be rid of her once and for all.”

Charles smiled as he watched Nathan’s expression. He probed, “Nathan, you don’t still have feelings for Audrey, do you?”

“Are you done speaking nonsense?” Nathan spat, tugging at his collar.

“Just listen to me! Look. The last time you followed my plan and posted Audrey’s photos, my sister stayed with you. This time, do as I say, and I guarantee my sister will accept your proposal.”

Nathan’s phone rang.

out from his pocket and answered it with utmost tenderness as he walked towards the hospital building. He spoke into the phone,

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hurried departure, Audrey no longer had the strength to follow him and

number on her screen, and fucked the phone back into her jacket pocket. She sat on the bench quietly, wrapped

her

her pockets, unclenched slowly. Eventually, she took out her phone again and dialed Nathan’s number.

said coldly in a

Sheysea because Adam wanted contact details for my maternal grandfather’s family for his wedding gift and house. Anne didn’t

Anne to Sheysea. She wanted to speak with you at the airport and got pushed into the crowd,

for mercy for your former

purely accidental. I hope

an ‘accident‘, Pushing Amelia down the stairs was an ‘accident‘. Audrey, your ‘accidents‘ seem to occur often!” Nathan interrupted

in person, or I’ll ensure your foster mother rots in

tone faded, Audrey was left feeling lost and uncertain.

She beg

truly understood Nathan. She even questioned if Nathan’s invitation to meet at the Jacinda Hotel really was for her to explain or if it was

good to her. His kindness and her love for him made her view Nathan through a biased

pulling her back to the moment.

answered the call.

to my sister. Amelia’s doing fine, so don’t worry too much. As long as she’s okay, I doubt Nathan will be too harsh on

respond, Hugo asked,

said, “Thank you. That’s very kind

the police station today … I’m sorry, I didn’t mean

Will you be Anne’s lawyer?” she

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