Rebirth Of Vengeance

Chapter 9

James was all relaxed in his chair, a cocky smile on his face. "There you go, finally tuning in to what I'm saying."

Natalie wasn't happy about it. She sulked with a big pout. In her past life, things had happened differently-Emma had fainted before her. Now, she found herself in Jennifer's hands, making Jennifer look like the hero. 'Am I doomed to keep repeating the same story?' she wondered.

She remembered seeing Emma's grandson once-a guy so good-looking that it was almost unfair.

Jennifer had become Murray's friend by taking Natalie's credit, and through their hangouts, she'd learned secrets to assist a mysterious man. Natalie had been in the dark about his identity and had never found out in her past life.

James teased, "The news is all about how Jennifer rescued Mrs. Spencer. But when I found you, you were just as soaked. So, come on, you're a great swimmer. Are you telling me you had an accident?" His sarcasm didn't sit well with Natalie. "Did you leave your filter at home today?" Natalie asked, her voice flat.

James furrowed his brow, not immediately grasping her meaning. "What do you mean? My filter?"

James that she was being sarcastic. He rose to his feet, his voice laced with irritation. "Alright! Thanks for nothing, you little rascal. Your ex is here, and he seems to have the wrong idea about us. "Whatever," Natalie scoffed. "I couldn't care less if that jerk disappeared. Blind and

defiant words and frowned. He noticed she was

a jerk? After he slapped you around? Natalie, you're something else. Hit me up when you're done with him. I'm cooking up your favorite lobster for tonight." Natalie

at his watch, a fond look in his eyes. "Deal. You've got five minutes." With that, he left,

brewing inside him. He stepped in, his

as he thought of James leaving. "Have you been with him

he wanted to know something, he'd find out. His words told her he hadn't been looking for her. A pang of pain shot through her, but she kept her

her with loathing. She'd been excited about the baby on the way, but his shove had sent her and their child to

He was hoping she could

Easton was eager to move on. Jennifer had set up a business meeting

face. He'd never had any patience