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?"

thought, 'Is she being innocent or

generations work too hard. Get your rest if you need it," he grumbled, walking to breakfast with a weighted step. He knew he couldn't

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

study is so inviting, and the bed is heavenly. I

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

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

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 them grounded and find solutions when times were tough. After sitting down, Natalie

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

while Natalie went to the garden with a book. She was determined

Easton made her happier than ever. Now her life was her own, free from making breakfast

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 Maurice at the Hayes

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