Chapter 242

From a distance, the lively chatter and laughter from the main hall were impossible to ignore for Nathalie. She couldn't help but overhear everything.

"Ashley, you're both beautiful and smart, just my cup of tea. If you are willing, I hope you'll give Nathan a shot. Maybe you'll fall for him. After all, you two are around the same age, so you should have plenty to talk about," Mason was saying. Ashley's voice, as clear and sweet as a nightingale's song, echoed back, "Mason, let me be straight with you. I've got high standards. If your grandson isn't good-looking and bright, I'm not interested."

Mason chuckled at her bluntness, "Ha-ha. You'll judge for yourself when you meet him. I believe you won't be disappointed, Ashley."

Passing by the hall's entrance, Nathalie couldn't resist a peek inside. One look at Ashley's vibrant presence had her hooked.

Ashley had such a sincere and untouched charm, with eyes as clear as a blue summer sky. It was like she'd never known the world's harshness. Nathalie could only think one thing: perfect.

A girl this genuine and pure was just right for Nathan. No wonder, in another life, she was the only woman who stood by Nathan's side.

Suddenly, Nathalie's phone rang, jolting her into a quick retreat. She shielded her phone as she left the hall before daring to answer it. Nathan was on the line, sounding a bit tired, "Nathalie, did you get lost or something? Why aren't you up here yet?"

Nathalie blurted out, "Nathan, I just saw your future wife..."

Nathan's tone turned sharp, "I'm not even married yet."

Nathalie gasped. She almost spilling the beans. Nathan and Ashley's story hadn't even started in this lifetime.

Quickly, she backtracked, "No, I meant I saw the girl your grandpa wants to introduce to you."

"We haven't even met. How can you be so sure she's the one?" Nathan asked.

"Uh-" Nathalie tapped her lips. She was always too quick to reveal what

shouldn't be said. "Nathan, youth.

totally like her. She's stunning and so straightforward..."

"Really?" Nathan was suddenly right in front of her.

Nathalie's surprise was almost cartoon-like. She'd never seen Nathan look so disheveled before.

His hair was greasy and clumped et

with a sprinkle of dandruff. His normally glowing skin was now an uneven tan, blotchy in places. His clothes hung loose and ill-fitting.

"Nathan, who did this to your face?"

Nathan grumbled, "I was hoping you'd be here early to help me with the makeup, but you were late, so I had to wing it."

Nathalie couldn't help but laugh,

set

"Looks like you really care about this date. You even tried doing yourown makeup. But, you've got some room for improvement."

She figured he'd messed up his own attempt.

"Nathan, go wash your face. Let me do your makeup, and I promise you'll be dashing."

Nathan's lips curved into a slight smile. Who needed to be dashing, anyway?

"We're out of time. We're already late. I think being punctual is more important than looking good," Nathan said.

With that, he tugged Nathalie along toward the hall.

Chapter 241

momentarily stunned, his usually captivating

that way, too?" he

be longer than I thought," Nathan murmured,

blows-having been homeless, weighed down by her family issues, divorced, and even having lost a kidney. Yet,

assistant could only sigh at

a text from Nathan: [Hey, up for some extra work

the work enthusiast she was, she didn't hesitate. [Sure

place to pick me up?] Nathan asked, pushing his luck just

help my boss,]

waiting

[Okay, be there soon.]

opened the gate. As her car rolled away, she caught snippets of their hushed conversation. "Looks

her fit to be Mr. Nathan's sidekick. No way he'd ever

Nathan is already hitting the jackpot for her. Heard he spent a

turned sour. She reversed the car,

right in front

them openly, "My relationship with Mr. Nathan is strictly business. He pays me, and I work hard. Do you

Swnov

apologies, "Sorry, Ms. Nathalie, we didn't mean

to my pride. I work hard and earn my keep through my skills, not my appearance," Nathalie shot back. "We're

Nathalie drove off. The guards wiped the nervous

she was telling the truth?" one

replied the

woman with that kind of cash. There's definitely more to their relationship." "Still,

and she didn't flip out like

herself. However, the guards' gossip served as a reminder. It was

she stayed in the car and

"I'm here, Nathan."

a subtle urgency. Nathalie wanted to say

sigh, she stepped out of the car, her heels clicking as she walked

Chapter 240

plan brewing. "Why should I get into a direct confrontation with him? My prime years are way too valuable to waste on someone like that, wouldn't you agree?" His assistant

two heirs, and they're equally powerful.

they probably don't

approval. "That's why you should start honing your skills in the art of persuasion. Whether we

Cameron and his mother. With Cameron and his father's relationship already shaky, just a little push from me could shatter it completely." "I'll be waiting for your good news," Nathan

guard. "Mr. Nathan, you're just going to sit here and wait for my

lifting his gaze, replied, "Is something wrong? Didn't you say it was going

needed time and effort. Then, an idea struck him. "Oh, Mr. Nathan, Mr. Mason mentioned setting you up on a date. He booked

comes from a notable family. Can't you see his

I have to get married for business gains?

assistant, well-aware of Nathan's schedule, responded, "Mr. Nathan, after you meet with

to spend the

assistant was in a bind. "You're making it tough for me. How do I

honest with

argued, "But

Venet

career focused. Mr. Mason won't believe there's nothing going on

asked, "You think

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255