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?"

face reddened as he thought, 'Is she being innocent or

work too hard. Get your rest if you need it," he grumbled, walking to breakfast

was still caught in the clutches of sleep from staying up late reading. 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.

apology came through a yawn. "Natalie, your study is so inviting, and the bed is heavenly. I can't seem to get out of it. Please

a bit longer. If I leave this bed, I'll miss out on its amazing

her expression telling the whole story. Lambert, noticing her expression, deduced that Valerie had been engrossed

grow up, each remarkable in her own way, and felt a swell of pride. He believed their love for reading was beneficial; it helped keep

She quickly tapped out a

breakfast, Grandpa headed to the square for fun, while Natalie went to the garden with a book. She was determined to live a brilliant life, for herself. Once she made up her mind,

own, free from making breakfast

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

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