Chapter 39

Natalie's laughter was a little awkward as she nudged her grandpa's arm, a playful grin on her face. "Grandpa, you do love me the most, don't you?" she teased.

With money in her pocket, she didn't need a man. She was wealthy, but she kept that fact on the down-low. From now on, she planned to live her life as a carefree rich woman.

"You little smooth talker." Lambert just grunted, looking over his shoulder for Valerie.

"Why's Valerie still in bed? She doesn't even have a boyfriend," he grumbled, shaking his head. Natalie and Valerie weren't rushing to settle down, but Lambert was getting anxious about their future choices.

"Grandpa, why is that?" Natalie asked, genuinely puzzled. "Do women with boyfriends sleep in?"

he thought, 'Is she being innocent

younger generations work too hard. Get your rest if you need it," he grumbled, walking to breakfast with a weighted step. He knew he

Valerie's voice was groggy and irritable when she picked up. "Hello? Who is this? You know, disturbing someone's beauty rest will make your hair turn gray prematurely." Natalie winced at Valerie's jest. "Valerie, rise and shine. Breakfast is getting cold," she teased, her voice tinged with amusement. She was well aware that Valerie had been up late, engrossed

bed is heavenly. I can't seem to get out of it. Please convey my apologies to

a bit longer. If I leave this bed, I'll miss out on its amazing comfort. I feel bad about missing breakfast with

up, her expression telling the whole story. Lambert, noticing her expression, deduced that Valerie had been engrossed in a book and

believed their love for reading was beneficial; it helped keep them grounded and find solutions when times were tough. After sitting down, Natalie got a text from Valerie. [Natalie, you're gonna have

face brightened as she read the message. She quickly tapped out a response. [Thanks,

square for fun, while Natalie went to the garden with a book. She was

of Easton made her happier than ever. Now her life was her own, free from making breakfast at dawn, staying up waiting for him, and dealing with his

herself. To avoid past errors, she immersed herself in the company's operations, studying intently during her lunchtime in the garden. By the afternoon, she had a good understanding of her domain. Afterward, Luna arrived to take her to a beauty salon in preparation for the banquet with

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